The Caribbean Media Change (CMEx) will current its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to the Proper Honorable Sir Baltron B. Bethel, one of many Caribbean’s most achieved tourism visionaries and a nationwide icon of The Bahamas.
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A local of Eleuthera, Sir Baltron made historical past as the primary Bahamian appointed Director Normal of Tourism and the longest serving within the nation’s historical past. Over his distinguished profession, he guided The Bahamas’ tourism growth and performed a key position in regional collaboration, together with serving as Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Group. His affect extends past the Caribbean, incomes world recognition as a number one tourism professional and coverage advisor with contributions spanning training, financial growth, and church service.
“Sir Baltron is a towering determine whose management helped form trendy Caribbean tourism,” stated Bevan Springer, president of CMEx. “He has not solely superior The Bahamas’ place on the world stage but in addition strengthened regional collaboration, guaranteeing that the Caribbean’s collective voice is heard within the world tourism area. It’s a privilege to honor his outstanding legacy as the primary recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Sir Baltron’s management and innovation prolonged nicely past tourism. He served in senior public service roles, chaired academic establishments, and made lasting contributions to nationwide and neighborhood growth. His many honors embody the World Journey Award Caribbean Man of the 12 months in 1982, the Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael & St. George (CMG) in 1990, and the Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) in 2007. He was additionally acknowledged throughout The Bahamas Independence Golden Jubilee in 2023 with the Nationwide Public Service Award of Excellence and Medal of Honor, and in 2024 obtained the Nationwide Honor of Order of The Bahamas Companion (CB).
“Sir Baltron Bethel is a real pioneer whose imaginative and prescient and dedication have reworked tourism in The Bahamas and throughout the area,” stated Latia Duncombe, director basic of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation. “His work opened doorways for numerous Bahamians — myself included — in addition to previous and current tourism groups, whereas setting new requirements of excellence for our trade. This recognition from such a well-respected group is a becoming tribute to a lifetime of service, innovation and management.”
The CMEx Lifetime Achievement Award will likely be offered on the 2025 CMEx Management Awards in Miami, which celebrates people whose work has had a transformative impression on Caribbean communities by way of tourism, enterprise, tradition, and sustainable growth.
The luncheon will collect tourism stakeholders, enterprise leaders, media professionals, and neighborhood advocates to honor laureates whose achievements span hospitality, cruise tourism, medical tourism, vacation spot advertising and marketing, sustainable growth, media, and public relations. Sponsors embody the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Calabash Cove Resort & Spa (St. Lucia), Carnival Company & plc, Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Coco Palm (St. Lucia), Ladera Resort (St. Lucia), Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board, Spherical Hill Resort and Villas (Jamaica), The British Virgin Islands Vacationer Board & Movie Fee, and Tropical Delivery.
Proceeds from the occasion will help academic initiatives that empower Caribbean youth and tourism professionals.
