MIAMI, United States (CMC) – President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Sanovnik Destang, has become the first Caribbean hotelier to receive the prestigious Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) Outstanding Hotelier Award.

The award jointly presented by AAHOA and NABHOOD, recognises hoteliers who exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to creating opportunities within the hospitality industry.

“Recipients demonstrate vision, dedication, and the ability to elevate hotel performance and community impact,” the CHTA said, adding that the award will be presented during the Hilton Awards Luncheon on July 23, as part of the 29th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show to be held here.

The St Lucian hotelier is a chartered accountant and chartered financial analyst, whose “leadership and forward-thinking approach were further affirmed through his appointment as CHTA president in 2024, where he continues to advocate for regional cooperation and innovation across the tourism sector,” the CHTA added.