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.