The resounding mandate that Barbados’ first female prime minister earned from the electorate is a vote of confidence for women in leadership throughout the Caribbean, says , President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), as she congratulated Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her, and her party’s, recent 30-0 victory at the polls.

“From the late Dame Nita Barrow to Dames Billie Miller and Sandra Mason, and now , Barbados has a proud history of investing in and placing confidence in women in decision-making positions,” said Troubetzkoy, who added that the Caribbean should be proud of this latest development.

St. Lucia-based Troubetzkoy, who has been a vocal advocate for women in leadership, will be succeeded as CHTA President by Patricia Affonso-Dass of Barbados, at CHTA’s fourth Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), at the Hyatt Regency Miami from June 22 to 24.

One of CHIEF’s general sessions, “Advancing a Culture of Inclusion“, will examine how gender balance benefits the bottom line. “From a business perspective, policies and procedures, trainings and overall corporate culture need to be in place to allow for a more gender-balanced workplace, according to Frank Comito, CHTA’s Director General and CEO, who promised that delegates will hear from women on the front lines of hospitality who have risen through the industry and are now leading the progress towards a culture of inclusion.