$100,000 in Food Vouchers Distributed by SLHTA’s Tourism Enhancement Fund
(Castries, Saint Lucia – Monday, December 23rd 2024)- The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association’s (SLHTA) Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is making a difference for hundreds of citizens this holiday season. Through its Annual Christmas Drive, the TEF has disbursed EC $100,000 in food vouchers to provide much-needed support to families across the island. The vouchers were given to key community groups, who will manage distribution to those most in need.
This year’s recipients include:
- Community Outreach Grooming Project
- Dunnottar School
- Lions Club of Gros Islet
- Ministry of Tourism
- Millet Development Committee
- Miss L’s Charity Inc
- NewLeaf Wellness Center
- Rise St. Lucia/Safe Spaces
- Rotary Club of Saint Lucia
- Royal Saint Lucia Police Force
- Lucia Dove Club
- Special Educational School
- Women Empowerment Group Crown On
- Willing Hands Charitable Foundation
The significant donation was made possible through the generous support of visitors and TEF participating companies Bay Gardens Resorts, Calabash Cove, Cap Maison, Hotel Chocolat, Ladera Resort, Nick Troubetzkoy’s Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, Sandals Resorts, Sea Spray Cruises, SunSwept Resorts, Sugar Beach A Viceroy Resort, The Landings Resort and Spa, Villa Beach Cottages and Windjammer Landing.
Chairman of the SLHTA’s TEF, Winston Anderson, said: “The TEF takes great pride in continuing our Annual Christmas Drive and spreading holiday cheer. This year’s record-setting $100,000 investment marks the highest contribution in the initiative’s 11-year history. 2024 was another successful year for the Fund as we continued to support impactful programs aimed at the youth, environmental sustainability, and human resource development. The Christmas Drive always serves as a fitting culmination to these efforts to positively impact lives. On behalf of the TEF Trustees, I thank our participating companies and valued visitors for partnering with us to help create a better Saint Lucia!”
SLHTA CEO Noorani Azeez, said, “The SLHTA is celebrating the holiday season with a series of activities focused on sharing joy and goodwill. These efforts have included partnering with the Ministry of Tourism and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association to provide gifts to 200 children, donating toys to students enrolled in the Association’s after-school programs at Roseau Combined and Millet Primary, and of course, the food voucher drive. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our stakeholders for their continued support and collaboration throughout the year, and wish everyone a joyful and prosperous holiday season.”