Black Pineapple Awards
Celebrating excellence in travel professionals who promote Antigua and Barbuda
Special Recognition Awards
Debbie Brown
Flight Centre
Pickering, Ontario
Karen Katelnikoff
Uniglobe Carefree Travel
Saskatoon, SK
Kimberly Hartlen
Kim Hartlen Travel / Trevello
Halifax, Nova Scotia
USA Winners
Terry Strauss
Dedham Travel
Massachusetts
Chelsea Sealey
Seachelset
Connecticut
Amy Slama
Elevated Experiences Travel
Delaware
Canada Winners
Barbara Scrocco
Travelonly
Mississauga, Ontario
Correna Tymchen
Uniglobe Carefree Travel
Saskatoon, SK
Janske Seymour
All Ways Travel
Alliston, Ontario
Jennifer Mayer
Direct Travel
London, Ontario
Lisa Dunne
Treasured Moments Travel – Nexion Canada
Dunnville, Ontario
Lois Barbour
Travel Time Agency
St Johns, NL
Melissa Doucet
The Travel Agent Next Door
Meteghan, Nova Scotia
Sarah Boville
Barefoot Travel / Travelonly
Grimsby, Ontario
Shannon Blackburn
First In Service
Toronto, Ontario
Olimpia Govannusa
Envoyage
Toronto, Ontario
Shannon Juska
Trevello Travel Group
Barrie, Ontario
Shelly Hulzinga
Flamborough Travel Plus
Waterdown, Ontario
Shannon Graves
Charisma Travel
York Region, Ontario
Sonia Lawrence
The Travel Agent Next Door
Cambridge, Ontario
Tari Wier
Plan It Travel Niagara / The Travel Agent Next Door
Thorold, Ontario
Tracy Turberfield
Direct Travel
Oshawa, ON
Victoria Sullivan
Tripcentral.ca
Acton, Ontario
Alice Budd
Destinations Travel and Cruise Centre
Canada
Amanda Nagle
Red Label Vacations
Canada
Ingrid Godman
Ingrid’s Travel
Canada
Abdul Nazarali
Latitudes Plus Smart Travel
Canada
Cortney Cahusac
Flight Centre Burlington
Canada
Award Categories
The Black Pineapple Awards recognize excellence among travel professionals who promote Antigua and Barbuda as a premier destination
Travel Agent Excellence Award
Recognizing travel agents who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge of Antigua and Barbuda and have successfully promoted the destination to their clients.
Criteria:
- Demonstrated expertise about Antigua and Barbuda tourism offerings
- Success in booking clients to Antigua and Barbuda
- Positive client feedback and testimonials
- Creative marketing of Antigua and Barbuda experiences
Destination Specialist Award
Honoring travel professionals who have become true specialists in selling Antigua and Barbuda through extensive training and destination knowledge.
Criteria:
- Completion of Antigua and Barbuda specialist training programs
- In-depth knowledge of accommodations, activities, and attractions
- Familiarity with local culture, cuisine, and customs
- Track record of matching clients with suitable Antigua and Barbuda experiences
Marketing Innovation Award
Celebrating creative and effective marketing strategies that highlight the unique appeal of Antigua and Barbuda to potential travelers.
Criteria:
- Innovative use of digital and traditional marketing channels
- Creative content that accurately represents Antigua and Barbuda
- Measurable impact on client interest and bookings
- Consistency in brand messaging aligned with Antigua and Barbuda tourism
Special Recognition Awards
Special honors including Director’s Award, Minister’s Award, and CEO’s Award for outstanding contributions to promoting Antigua and Barbuda tourism.
Criteria:
- Exceptional commitment to destination promotion
- Leadership in travel industry community
- Long-term partnership with Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
- Significant impact on increasing tourism to the destination
Regional Excellence Award
Recognizing outstanding travel professionals from specific geographic regions including the USA and Canada who excel in promoting Antigua and Barbuda.
Criteria:
- Top sales performance for Antigua and Barbuda in their region
- Regional market expertise and strategic promotion
- Building awareness of Antigua and Barbuda in their market
- Participation in regional promotional events and activities
Sustainable Tourism Champion
Honoring travel professionals who promote environmentally responsible and sustainable tourism practices in Antigua and Barbuda.
Criteria:
- Promotion of eco-friendly activities and accommodations
- Education of clients on sustainable tourism practices
- Support for local conservation initiatives
- Commitment to preserving Antigua and Barbuda’s natural resources