Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Hosts 6th Annual Global Piton Awards

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) celebrated the achievements of its top-performing travel advisors, and tour operators from around the world at the 6th Annual Global Piton Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to driving visitor arrivals and tourism revenue to Saint Lucia in 2025.

The Global Piton Awards programme remains one of the destination’s premier travel trade recognition initiatives, honoring travel professionals whose dedication, expertise and passion for selling Saint Lucia have contributed significantly to the island’s tourism success. This year’s awards recognized 34 outstanding travel advisors from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean who generated the highest number of room nights for the destination during the 2025 calendar year.

Addressing awardees, Honourble John Paul Estaphane, Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Commerce, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage, expressed appreciation for their unwavering support of the destination; “Each booking you make represents far more than a vacation. It supports jobs, businesses and communities across Saint Lucia. Your efforts directly contribute to the livelihoods of thousands of Saint Lucians and help sustain one of the most important sectors of our economy. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and commitment to our island.”

The Minister also highlighted Saint Lucia’s continued community tourism growth, expanding hotel inventory, enhanced airlift and growing portfolio of events and experiences, encouraging advisors to continue elevating the destination in their respective markets.

CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Louis E A Lewis, praised the awardees for their outstanding performance and commitment to the destination. “The Global Piton Awards celebrate more than sales achievements; they recognize ambassadors of Saint Lucia who consistently share our story with travellers around the world. Your passion, professionalism and belief in our destination have helped position Saint Lucia as one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations, and for that we are most grateful.”

The 2026 Global Piton Award Winners

Canada

• Phillip Newton Bastiampillai – Travelair Inc.
• Kim Hartlen – Kim Hartlen Travel-Trevello
• Lois Barbour – Travel Time Agency
• Jennifer Gaskell – Pink Palm Travel
• Alicia DaSilva – Luxe Destination Weddings

United States

• Mary Lynn Thomas – Alpha World Travel
• Nancy Finn – My Island Getaways
• Nancy Raymond – Cruise Planners
• Shelli Nornes – Romance Travel Group
• Linda Dancer – Honeymoons Inc.
• Mark Hennigan – Dreamers Travel
• Mitch Toren – TripGuy
• Sally Jane Smith – TravelSmiths
• Mary Fowler – Riverside Tours and Travel
• Carlie Marie Finch – 2 Travel Anywhere LLC
• Kerri Logan Shirk – Sunlover Travel
• Jodie Robichaud – Happy Travels LLC
• Melissa Mencher – TripGuy Travel
• Georgiann Jaworskyj – Custom Travel Services Inc.

United Kingdom

• Trish Hockin – Tropic Breeze
• Sally Ward – Not Just Travel
• Sarah Soanes – TUI
• Rebecca Cueto – La Vida Travel
• Jo Plummer – Tropic Breeze
• Polly Gould – Caribbean Inspired
• Prin Comrie – Audley Travel
• Stavroula Brace – Kenwood Travel
• Lianne Peters – Luxury Deals 4 U
• Claudia Centanni – Kenwood Travel

Caribbean

• Kemberly Maharaj – Kemberly The Travel Agent
• Godley Gonthier – Nayaradou Voyages Travel Agency
• Waynewright Orderson – GlobalTT
• Ingrid Lynch – Going Places Travel
• Mindy Martial – Fregate Des Iles

The evening also recognized outstanding individual achievements through several prestigious special awards:

• CEO Award (Canada) – Lois Barbour, Travel Time Agency
• Chairman’s Award (United States) – Nancy Finn, My Island Getaways
• Award of Merit for Excellence in Saint Lucia Social Media Engagement – Carlie Finch, 2 Travel Anywhere LLC
• Award of Merit for Excellence in Saint Lucia Social Media Engagement – Linda Dancer, Honeymoons Inc.
• Minister of Tourism Award – Travel Advisor Category (UK & Ireland) – Lianne Peters, Luxury Deals 4 U
• Minister of Tourism Award – Tour Operator Category (UK & Ireland) – Trish Hockin, Tropic Breeze
• Prime Minister’s Award for Exceptional Global Sales Performance by Revenue – Kerri Logan Shirk, Sunlover Travel

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority continues to invest in strong relationships with the global travel trade, recognizing that travel advisors remain among the destination’s most influential advocates. Through strategic partnerships, ongoing training and engagement programmes such as the Global Piton Awards, Saint Lucia remains committed to empowering travel professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully promote the destination.