St. George’s, Grenada — (Nov.8th, 2025) — The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA), in collaboration with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF), successfully hosted a five-day Caribbean Supercharged Training Level 2, designed to strengthen leadership, service, and operational excellence within Grenada’s hospitality and tourism sector.
The training was facilitated by CHTAEF trainers’, Louise and Suzanne, and took place from Monday, November 3rd to Friday, November 7th, 2025 at Point Salines Hotel. The initiative brought together over one hundred diverse hospitality professionals and allied members from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The initiative was funded through the generous support of the GHTA’s Tourism Enhancement Fund and Sandals Foundation. Supporting sponsors included Point Salines Hotel and True Blue Bay Boutique Hotel.
Each day focused on a different sub-groups within the industry, offering dynamic, hands-on sessions to develop critical skills and boost professional growth. The program highlights included: Human Connections for Business Success – for Human Resource Managers, Effective Result-Driven Communication – for Supervisors and Managers, Happy Housekeepers – promoting professional and sustainable grooming standards, Find Your Service Vibe! – helping frontline employees deliver personalized and memorable service and experiences.
The week concluded with a closing ceremony on Saturday, November 8th, where participants received regionally recognized certificates celebrating their achievements. The closing ceremony featured inspiring remarks from Hon. Adrian Thomas, Minister for Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture, Mrs. Karolin Troubetzkoy, Chair of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation, Ms. Heidi ClarkeMr. Elvis Lewis, President of the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association, and Ms. Arlene Friday, Chief Executive Officer of the GHTA.
Each speaker commended the initiative’s impact on workforce development and emphasized the importance of continuous learning in elevating service standards across Grenada’s tourism industry. The ceremony also featured a testimonial from participant Mrs. Lorna Guy, an employee from Lance Aux Epines Cottages, who shared how the programme empowered her to grow both personally and professionally.
“The CaribbeanSupercharged Training demonstrates the power of collaboration in building a stronger, more skilled workforce,” said Arlene Friday, CEO of the GHTA. “When we invest in our people, we invest in the future of Grenada’s tourism industry and beyond.”
The GHTA extends heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, facilitators, and participants for their commitment to excellence and continuous learning.
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Media contact:
Arlene Friday, CEO
Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association
Vice President, Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives
Tel: (473) 444-1353 | Email: info@ghta.org
About the GHTA:
The Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association (GHTA) is a non-profit, membership- based organization representing the hotel and tourism industry amongst the private sector in Grenada. The Association provides services to its members that include advocacy, industry relations, vocational development, standards and other services as deemed priority. The Association is a non-governmental organization that serves as a unifying voice of the Tourism Industry in Grenada for the discussion and resolution of problems of common interest and concern to the benefit of the industry and nation. The GHTA also promotes legislation calculated to benefit, expand and improve the hospitality industry and the wider tourism sector.