Two Saint Lucia Tourism Professionals among CHTA Hospitality Scholars!

(Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation)- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) proudly announces the latest cohort of recipients for its prestigious hospitality scholarship for the 2024/25 academic year. This scholarship program supports outstanding students from across the Caribbean, fostering their academic pursuits in critical areas of the hospitality industry such as culinary arts, business management, and hotel operations.

This year’s scholarships highlight the commitment to developing future leaders, with two of the 12 scholars set to pursue master’s degrees, including one in a notable partnership with Les Roches, Marabella.

Meet the 2024/25 Scholars:

Antigua:
Careena Eastwood: Pursuing an Associate Degree in Tourism Management at the University of The West Indies Open Campus.
Kerissa Henry: Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management at the University of The West Indies Open Campus.
Olvanah Richardson-Burnette: Studying for a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management at Southern New Hampshire University.
Roan Akeem Jacobs: Engaged in the Food & Beverage Management Cornell Certificate Program through eCornell Online.

Bahamas:
Rhema Blackman: Continuing her Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Management at Johnson & Wales University.
Marrisa Campbell: Earning an Associate Degree in Operations Management at Holland College.

Barbados:
Zaria Collymore: Completing a Bachelor of Hotel Management at Florida International University (FIU).
Jamal Griffith: Advancing to a Master’s in Marketing and Management of Luxury Tourism at Les Roches, Marbella. Jamal cites lifelong inspirations from accompanying his father on island tours, fostering a passion for promoting Barbados as a leading tourist destination.

St. Lucia:
Luthanie Luel Contantin: Pursuing a Bachelor of Tourism Management at Monroe College, with a focus on sustainable tourism and community empowerment.
Roxanne Nichelle Tench: Working towards a Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Monroe College.

Trinidad:
Sophia Rios Herrera: Continues to excel in her Bachelor’s in Hotel Management at Les Roches, Marbella.

USVI:
Ira Claxton: Advancing his Master’s in Hospitality Management with a specialization in Hotel Real Estate Development at FIU.

Karolin Troubetzkoy, Chairwoman of the Education Foundation, expressed her congratulations: “We are thrilled to support such an inspiring group of young professionals who are poised to lead and innovate in the Caribbean hospitality industry. We look forward to their future successes.”

To learn more about the CHTAEF and the scholarship opportunities it provides, please visit chtaef.com.