Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony will be the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit and Trade Show, today, July 18, at the Miami Marriot Biscayne Bay Hotel.
Dr. Anthony has been invited to speak on the topic of “Investment and Incentive Opportunities in Saint Lucia.”
According to CEO/President of the Horizons International Group Inc, Mr. Andy Ingraham, the three day educational summit is “designed to educate attendees on becoming hotel owners or investors; share minority investment trends; explore supplier opportunities; and learn how to market to minorities and diversity issues affecting the industry.”
Summit attendees include African American hoteliers, entrepreneurs, national leaders and hospitality representatives, professional athletes, restaurant owners, city, state and country officials, development representatives and financial experts.”
Dr. Anthony said the trade show will give him an opportunity to sell Saint Lucia to potential investors.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to promote Saint Lucia as an investment destination. Research has shown that the Caribbean is not a very attractive investment market to African Americans. This is a unique gathering where African American hoteliers and potential investors in that sector gather to exchange ideas and explore opportunities. As such, I will endeavor to share the Saint Lucian experience as well as the incentives that are available to investors. There is now mounting interest in investing in Saint Lucia and it is vital that we make use of every opportunity that comes our way,” he said.
The Prime Minister left the island on Thursday, July 17 and will return on Sunday, July 20.
During his absence, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport will act as Prime Minister.
All arrangements for the Prime Minister's attendance at the summit have been made by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers.
The Summit is also attended by officials of Invest Saint Lucia.