News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Dec. 12, 2013: The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards were presented Sunday night in New York City to three Caribbean nationals and a regional vice president at Choice Hotels International.
Grenada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dennis Antoine, received the CMEx Leadership Award 2013 on behalf of Grenada Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell while Earlston McPhee, of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism; Puerto Rico tourism specialist Terestella González Denton and Bill Clegg of Choice Hotels International were on hand to receive their awards at the 40/40 Club in New York City.
The event also featured the distinctive Caribbean jazz melodies of United States Virgin Islander Ryan J, who has played with jazz legends such as Ellis Marsalis and now infuses his many musical influences into a style of his own.
CMEx’s mission is to support and develop the ability of the media, government, the travel and tourism industry and communities to consider the importance of tourism in sustainable development, while lending a hand to the communities involved by sharing relevant expertise, financial and in-kind assistance.
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