CMEx 2024 Leadership Awards - Thea LaFond

Описание: The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami this month was an afternoon of vibrant celebration, recognizing outstanding achievements in Caribbean tourism, media and sports.

Among the honorees was Dominica’s own Thea LaFond, whose recent Olympic gold medal in the triple jump brought pride and joy to the entire region.

CMEx provided the perfect platform to celebrate LaFond’s incredible accomplishment and hear her inspiring message.

In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support she received from across the Caribbean. She highlighted the unifying power of sports and the importance of leadership in inspiring future generations. Her words resonated deeply with the audience, reminding attendees of the strength and potential that lie within the Caribbean community. Watch her moving acceptance speech above.

This year’s honorees also included:

Kashmie Ali – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Sailrock South Caicos
Tracy Berkeley – CEO, Bermuda Tourism Authority
Latia Duncombe – Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Laura Dowrich-Phillips – Caribbean Journalist and Public Relations Manager, Experience Turks and Caicos
Ambassador Victor Fernandes – Veteran Caribbean Broadcaster and Barbados Ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States
Gloria and Solomon Herbert – Co-founders of Black Meetings & Tourism magazine
Dr. Lisa Indar – Interim Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)
Eroline and Lyton Lamontagne – Owners, Fond Doux Eco Resort in St. Lucia
Vanessa Ledesma – CEO, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)
Marc Melville – CEO, Chukka Caribbean Adventures
Marie McKenzie – Senior Vice President of Government and Destination Affairs, Carnival Corporation & plc
Jennifer Nugent-Hill – Director of Government and Community Affairs, Tropical Shipping
Simón Suárez – Vice President, Grupo Puntacana
Ellison “Tommy” Thompson – Former Deputy Director General of Tourism, Bahamas, and Former CEO, St. Kitts Tourism Authority
Christine Valls – Director of Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean, United Airlines

The event was powered by The Islands of the Bahamas, and supported by Carnival Corporation & plc, Marketplace Excellence, Tropical Attractions, Tropical Shipping, Vanessa James Media, and numerous hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean.