I Speak St. Kitts Culture and Heritage Workshop 2022
Post-Pandemic Tourism Industry Growth in St. Kitts and Nevis
With St. Kitts and Nevis showing positive signs of growth in its tourism industry post-pandemic, stakeholders in the industry have been urged to make the message they learned viral.
Call to Action
Addressing the 25 workshop participants on Thursday November 24 at a certificate presentation ceremony, Assistant Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Diannille Taylor-Williams, emphasized the importance of sharing the message learned. She encouraged the participants to "cause a revolution by passing on this information, and encouraging our people to have a sense of place… because very often we hear the stories, and yet our young people they do not know the treasure that we have."
Sharing the Rich Cultural Diversity of St. Kitts
The assistant Permanent Secretary pointed out that the rich cultural diversity of St. Kitts has value and is a representation of who they are as a people. She stressed the importance of sharing it with every opportunity, to make it a part of their heritage and to educate their young people about their cultural significance.
The Workshop Experience
The "I Speak St. Kitts Culture and Heritage Workshop 2022" saw participants from the public and private tourism sectors undergo a one-day workshop on Wednesday, November 2, and a full-day field trip on Friday November 4, to various cultural and heritage sites on St. Kitts. The workshop was facilitated by the CEO of Rooted in History, Mr. Leonard Stapleton.
Certificate Award Ceremony
One of the participants, Mr. Mark Handley, CEO of Hands in Hands Security and a member of the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, was specially recognized at the certificate awards ceremony as he was also celebrating his birthday. Mrs. Diannille Taylor-Williams highlighted Mr. Handley’s dedication to his work and his desire to learn more about sustainable tourism.
Conclusion
The "I Speak St. Kitts Culture and Heritage Workshop 2022" was a successful event that brought together stakeholders in the tourism industry to learn more about the rich cultural diversity of St. Kitts. The workshop emphasized the importance of sharing this information to promote sustainable tourism and to educate the young generation about their cultural heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the purpose of the "I Speak St. Kitts Culture and Heritage Workshop 2022"?
The workshop aimed to educate stakeholders in the tourism industry about the rich cultural diversity of St. Kitts and promote sustainable tourism practices. - Who facilitated the workshop?
The workshop was facilitated by the CEO of Rooted in History, Mr. Leonard Stapleton. - What were the activities involved in the workshop?
The workshop included a one-day workshop on Wednesday, November 2, and a full-day field trip on Friday November 4, to various cultural and heritage sites on St. Kitts.