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INDUSTRY STARS SHINE BRIGHT AT THE 14TH ANNUAL TCHTA STAR AWARDS
A night under the stars, for the stars!
#TurksandCaicos, March 6, 2023 – The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) proudly presented its 14th installment of the Star Awards.
This heavily anticipated event heralds the roles played by the top performers in the hospitality industry in Turks and Caicos. Reputed as a night of glitz and glamour, more than 300 individuals were treated to a felicitous time of pomp and circumstance poolside at Beaches Resort’s French Village.
Housekeepers of the Year, Ambassadors, TCHTA Shining Stars, Employees of the Year, Supervisors and Managers of the Year, Taxi Driver and Entertainer of the Year, Hotel, Restaurant, and Hotelier of the Year, and those considered the Heart of Hospitality, were all celebrated in fine fashion on this occasion, aptly held outdoors under the stars.
The awardees, flanked by their Executive teams, were applauded for their hard work and commitment, thanked for being the reason Turks and Caicos is #1.
And this is what makes Star Awards unique; the housekeeper or maintenance worker typically donning a uniform daily while toiling away sight unseen can dress in their red-carpet-worthy attire and enjoy a night of merriment in the company of their Supervisors and Managers, there to honour them.
Remarks were delivered by the Premier Honourable Washington Misick (keynote speaker), the Minister of Tourism, Honourable Josephine Connolly, TCHTA President, Trevor Musgrove, and TCHTA’s CEO, Stacy Cox, brought the night’s vote of thanks.
“As an organization, this event is one of the highlights of the year for us. It allows us to come face-to-face with you and thank you openly for the hard work and sacrifices you deliver to this industry,” said Musgrove. “Make no mistake; tonight is all about you. We are here to celebrate your achievements and acknowledge you as the faces of excellence in our country’s number one industry.”
The Premier and Minister of Tourism’s remarks echoed those of Musgrove, each lauding thanks and accolades to the deserving awardees who work diligently to maintain the standard of excellence for the destination.
The celebrants enjoyed a luxurious evening of fine dining and entertainment, dazzled by saxophonist Dexter “DaxX” Landy, whose opening number was a beautiful instrumental serenade, and the Beaches Resort Entertainment Team, delivering two show-stopping numbers that evoked roaring applause.
The excitement in the air was palpable, and the evening’s Emcee, Bianca “Queen Bee” Harvey, and disc jockey Drexler Smith of Prime DJs ensured that every moment of the night was upbeat and engaging.
The TCHTA used a jaw-dropping video rendition of the Turks and Caicos National Song, produced by Andre Kerr of Spotlight Communications. The piece is a captivating representation of Turks and Caicos’ landscapes and its people. This was a stand-out moment of national pride during the event.
Reflecting on the spectacular night, CEO Cox said, “It was a fitting celebration to honour our 2022 top performers, and we are grateful to everyone who supported so vigorously.” The CEO held high praise for the delivery by the Beaches Team, hosts of the night’s event. “The way they transformed the space for this event is nothing short of amazing. The décor was captivating, and the team delivered without missing a beat. It was perfection.”
The evening’s co-sponsors, Rubis, Fortis TCI, and CSC Insurance Brokers, Ltd. all played a part in the presentation of awards throughout the evening. The TCHTA extends thanks to these sponsors and to its members for their support.
Hotel of the Year was won by Point Grace Resort, with James McAnally of Beaches Turks and Caicos, winning the title of Hotelier of the Year. These categories were awarded by vote, open to all members of the TCHTA. Award winners in the other categories will be displayed on the TCHTA’s official Facebook page @officialtchta.
The organization shares its thanks with the wider community for acknowledging these bright stars and encourages all to stay tuned for the 15th annual Star Awards event will be one of epic proportions.