ANGUILLA HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANGUILLA HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION THANKS LONG STANDING BOARD MEMBER.

The Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Associaon (AHTA) grasped the opportunity to thank long standing, and outgoing board member Mr. Fred Thompson, for his valuable dedication to the board, at their recently held board meeting, first for the year 2010.

Vice President of the AHTA presented a beautiful engraved trophy to Mr. Thompson. Mr. Delroy Lake, who was standing in for Mrs. Sherille Hughes, President of the Association.

Mr. Thompson, who is also the Manger of Carimar Beach Club, and a past Hotelier of the year, was quite taken by surprise, and said he was honored, and humbled by the recognition.

Mrs. Janine Edwards, board member of the AHTA said, not often does one have the distinguished opportunity to work alongside a professional and gentleman of Fred’s caliber. She further described Mr. Thompson, as a man of textured wisdom; measured temperament; stellar integrity; analytical genius; unselfish stewardship; and commitment to excellence in all area.

The Association, said they appreciate him, as well as his extraordinary contribution, not only to the Associaon, but also to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and Anguilla overall Association.

Mr. Thompson has served on the AHTA, for a total of years. 3 years as President, 5 years as Vice President, and 6 years as a Board Member. He has also sat on the board of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association for the past 6 years, and currently represents the AHTA, on the Anguilla Tourist Board.

Anguilla continues to benefit from the committed community work of this outstanding Hospitality Professional.

Gilda Gumbs-Samuel
Written by: Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association.