Nevis Student Wins Regional Tourism Youth Congress

Miss Warner Delivers Riveting Presentation at CTO State of the Tourism Industry Conference

Miss Warner, a student of the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS), delivered a riveting presentation at the Congress, a highlight event of the CTO State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), to beat out 11 other young tourism advocates from across the region.

New CTO Regional Tourism Youth Minister Greeted by Family, Friends, and Officials

The new CTO Regional Tourism Youth Minister was greeted by family, friends, classmates, teachers, and officials from the Ministries of Tourism and Education in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), and the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA).

Congratulations Pour in from Permanent Secretary and Ministry Officials

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Mr. John Hanley congratulated Miss Warner on her victory. “We’re truly delighted to be gathered here to bid a warm welcome to our Youth Junior Tourism Minister who has just returned from the Cayman Islands where she very proudly and excellently represented Nevis at the 2024 Tourism Youth Congress,” he said.

Regional Champion Praised by Ministry of Education

Young Miss Warner placed as the regional champion and we are truly proud of her. The last time Nevis accomplished this feat was about 10 years ago, so Miss Warner you are in the league of very great persons. There’s a lot in store for you and we look forward to great things. Congratulations.

Appreciation and Gratitude

Ms. Zahnela Claxton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, joined Mr. Hanley in congratulating Miss Warner and commending her stellar performance at the regional congress. She said looking at Ms. Warner’s performance during the live stream of the event, she’d had every confidence that the young student would have won.

Conclusion

Miss Warner expressed her appreciation for the reception and thanked everyone for their kind words and support throughout her journey to the local and regional congresses. The Youth Tourism Minister’s parents, Kenny and Nekisha Warner, as well as her younger brother Kamorli, were on hand to welcome her back to Nevis, along with the principal, teachers, and classmates from the CSS cheering loudly.

FAQs

Q: What is the CTO State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC)?
A: The CTO State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) is an annual conference that brings together tourism professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the state of the tourism industry in the Caribbean.

Q: Who is the new CTO Regional Tourism Youth Minister?
A: Miss Warner, a student of the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS), has been appointed as the new CTO Regional Tourism Youth Minister.

Q: What is the significance of this achievement?
A: This achievement is significant because it is the first time in 10 years that a student from Nevis has won the regional tourism youth congress, and it highlights the talent and potential of young people in the region.