Awards Criteria

Hotel Worker of the Year

The primary basis for selection is performance during the previous calendar year; however the worker’s overall service record, both in the tourist industry and in his/her local community, is also taken into account.  Cash and other prizes are given.

Allied Member Awards
Awards are made to allied members who have given the best service during the previous year in the following categories:

(i)    Purveyor
(ii)   Local transportation (ground and air)
(iii)  Attraction

International Airlines

This award is made to the international airline which gave the best service to Jamaica’s tourism industry in the previous year.  All international airlines serving Jamaica are eligible for nomination.

The Abe Issa Award For Excellence

The Abe Issa Award for Excellence honours individuals, groups and entities who have contributed significantly to the tourism industry by promoting the reputation and image of Jamaica as a tourist destination.  Promotion may be direct, by persons working in the industry, or indirect, by persons whose performance in any field, brings honour, fame and glory to our country.  The award recipient must be of unquestionable integrity, with high ethical standards.

 Hotelier Of the Year

The primary basis for selection is demonstrated achievements in hotel operations in the previous year; however the hotelier’s achievements in community affairs is also be taken into account.

All member hoteliers who fall in the following categories are eligible for nomination:  
             

(i)    Owner/Operator
(ii)   Hotel General Manager/Managing Director
(iii)  Owner of Hotel

 

 

Hotel Manager/Supervisor of the Year

This award is open to departmental heads in member properties.  The primary basis for selection will be demonstrated competence in the supervision of his/her department; however, the manager’s/supervisor’s overall service record and involvement in the affairs of his/her local community will also be taken into account.

Tourism Employee of the Year

 

The primary basis for selection will be performance during the previous year; however the employee’s overall service record, both in the tourist industry and in his/her local community, will also be taken into account.

 

All employees of JHTA member organizations in the following categories are eligible for nomination as the Tourism Employee of the Year:

Accommodations (Non-hotel)

Airlines

Airports

Associations (Tourism)

Attractions

Car Rentals

Entertainment Complexes

Ground Tour Operators

In-Bond Jewellers

Reception Agents

Restaurants & Bars

Taxi Operators

 

EXIM Bank Award to JHTA Small Hotel of the Year

 

The primary basis for selection will be demonstrated achievements in hotel operations; however the hotel’s support for economic activity in its community and its health and environmental stewardship will also be taken into account. Additional points will be awarded for innovations or creative ideas successfully implemented and strategic approaches employed to the hotel’s benefit.

 

 

The Lifetime Achievement Award

 

The Lifetime Achievement Award has been created to honour members of the JHTA and public sector officials who by their consistent and dedicated work have contributed notably to the growth, expansion and development of the tourism industry and/or have led or inspired improvement in the marketing and/or quality of tourism.

Recipients of this award must be outstanding individuals of unquestionable integrity and high ethical standards.

 

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Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, 2 Ardenne Rd., Kingston 10, Jamaica.
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