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In a recent ceremony held as part of the 27th Annual Tourism Gala at CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Dr. and Mrs. Hughes were presented the award by the Scotiabank Managing Director, Mr. Kirwin Jean Baptiste and AHTA Vice President, Mr. Fred Thompson.
Sherille was educated in St. Kitt’s and began her working life as a banker while Frankie obtained his first degree in electrical engineering and his second in medicine. Their illustrious hospitality careers began when the Hughes Family broke ground in 1989 for what is today one of Anguillas premier mix market properties, Paradise Cove Resort, that has grown from 14 to 29 rooms and includes a 50-person conference centre hosting many high level conferences.
By any standard, the Hughes are local Anguillian leaders and pioneers in the Caribbean hospitality industry. They have overseen the establishment and growth for the last eleven years while delivering top notch hospitality by providing an exceptional level of personal service and creating a camaraderie of respect amongst their staff.
The Hughes act as team to preserve the unique qualities that make Anguilla special from the minute you walk through their resort’s doors. Sherille as President of the AHTA Board of Directors and a Regional Vice President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has committed herself, her staff and her resort’s resources to assisting with several local and regional educational and community programs. The many accolades that Paradise Cove have received over the years are testimony to the tremendous dedication and leadership provided by this year’s Hotelier of the Year.
Other industry awards were presented to First Caribbean International Bank sponsored Seaport Employee of the Year, Amorette Webster and Aiport Employee of the Year, Anderson Guy. Cap Juluca sponsored Allied Member of the Year, Island Car Rental. Caribbean Commercial Bank sponsored Pioneer Awards to Scilly Cay and Keith Gumbs. National Bank of Anguilla sponsored Employee of the Year Marino Hodge (CuisinArt Reort & Spa) and Supervisor of the Year Grithel Hughes (Cap Juluca).