For the sixth year, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority honoured top-performing travel advisors and tour operators with the Global Piton Awards. The awards are one of the destination’s premier travel trade recognition initiatives. Thirty-four travel advisors from Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and the Caribbean were awarded for their dedication, expertise and passion for selling Saint Lucia and for “contributing significantly to the island’s tourism success.“
Addressing awardees, Honourable 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.”
Saint Lucia continues to grow its community tourism, expand hotel inventory, enhance airlift and grow its portfolio of events and experiences, which the minister also touched on, while 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.”
Congratulations to Lois Barbour, Travel Time Agency, who won the CEO Award, and to the other Canadian 2026 Global Piton Award winners:
- 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
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