MIAMI – Two exceptionally gifted Caribbean musicians, Michel Aubertin from St. Lucia and Stan Brown from the U.S. Virgin Islands, are poised to take the stage on the 2023 Caribbean Media Trade (CMEx) Management Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser. The celebratory occasion can be hosted at Loews Coral Gables in Miami on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Michel Aubertin
Michel Aubertin, based mostly in New York, is a flexible singer and entertainer famend for his wide-ranging repertoire, which encompasses soca, reggae, jazz, and notably, opera. His charming performances have resonated all through the Caribbean, america, and Europe, together with illustrious venues akin to London’s Royal Competition Corridor and the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Competition.
Aubertin has additionally enchanted cruise ship audiences, showcasing his expertise for a number of years aboard strains, together with Movie star Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Cunard. His illustrious profession features a memorable efficiency on the Queen Mary 2 throughout the 2004 Olympics in Athens, and a notable contribution to the musical panorama of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Stan Brown
Becoming a member of Aubertin to offer leisure on the fundraiser is the multi-talented Florida-based U.S. Virgin Islander Stan Brown of Tropical Attractions. Hailing from the island of St. Thomas, Brown is well known for his spectacular metal pan stylings, which, like Aubertin, span a various vary of genres. Over the many years, he has graced numerous tourism promotion occasions throughout america on behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
CMEx President Bevan Springer praised each Aubertin and Brown for his or her distinctive musical abilities and their dedication to selling the historical past, tradition and appeal of their island houses in addition to the broader Caribbean area. “It’s an honor and a delight to have these two exceptional artistes bless us with their presents and abilities, particularly as we give attention to celebrating Caribbean excellence in its many varieties,” he mentioned.
(CMEx) Management Awards Honorees
- Ewald Biemans, Proprietor & CEO, Bucuti & Tara Seaside Resort in Aruba;
- Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism, Cayman Islands;
- Stan Hartling, Proprietor and CEO, The Hartling Group in Turks and Caicos;
- Pleasure Jibrilu, CEO, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board;
- Nicola Madden-Greig, OD, President, Caribbean Lodge and Tourism Affiliation;
- Pat Montague, President/CEO, Pat Montague Advertising and marketing & Promotions;
- Beverly Nicholson-Doty, Chief Govt Officer, Figment Design;
- Kevin O’Reggio, Strategic Account Director, Wyndham Lodges & Resorts, Inc;
- Michele Paige, CEO, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Affiliation;
- Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-Basic & CEO, Caribbean Tourism Group;
- Julian Rogers, MBE, Founder, MEDIAROGERS GROUP
CMEx is devoted to enhancing the capability of the media, authorities, the journey and tourism trade, and native communities to make sure that the individuals and the atmosphere of the Caribbean area reap the advantages of the important tourism trade. Furthermore, CMEx extends its help to each Caribbean and American communities by means of the sharing of experience, monetary contributions, and in-kind help.
The 2023 CMEx Management Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser, to be hosted by Caribbean-American media maven and vocal powerhouse Vanessa James, is sponsored and supported by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation; Market Excellence Company; Munaluchi Bridal; Rodman Suppose Branding; St. Kitts Tourism Authority; Tropical Sights Leisure Group Inc.; U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Tourism; and Vanessa James Media.
Lodges and Resorts for Reside Public sale
The next accommodations and resorts have contributed to the reside journey public sale, which is able to increase funds for academic initiatives dedicated to empowering the area’s youth and tourism professionals:
- Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
- Bay Gardens Resorts, St. Lucia
- Calabash Cove Resort & Spa, St. Lucia
- Coco Palm, St. Lucia
- Consolation Suites Paradise Island, Bahamas
- Fond Doux Eco Resort, St. Lucia
- Goldwynn Resort & Residences, Bahamas
- Ladera Resort, St. Lucia
- Mount Cinnamon Lodge & Seaside Membership, Grenada
- Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts
- Sailrock South Caicos, Turks and Caicos
- Spice Island Seaside Resort, Grenada
- The Buccaneer Seaside & Golf Resort, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- The Hamilton Seaside Villas & Spa, Nevis
- The Westin Seaside Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
- The Westin Puntacana Resort & Membership, Dominican Republic
- Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Membership, Dominican Republic
