Anguilla Hotel And Tourism Association Thanks Long Standing Board Member.

(The Valley, Anguilla) - The Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association (AHTA) grasped the opportunity to thank long standing, and outgoing board member Mr. Fred Thompson, for his valuable dedication to the board, at their recently held board meeting, first for the year 2010.

Vice President of the AHTA,  Mr. Delroy Lake, who was standing in for Mrs. Sherille Hughes, President of the Association,  presented a beautiful engraved trophy to Mr. Thompson.

Mr. Thompson, who is also the Manager of Carimar Beach Club and a past Hotelier of the year, was quite taken by surprise. He said he was honored and humbled by the recognition.

Mrs. Janine Edwards, board member of the AHTA said, "not often does one have the distinguished opportunity to work alongside a professional and gentleman of Fred’s caliber." She further described Mr. Thompson, as a man of textured wisdom; measured temperament; stellar integrity; analytical genius; unselfish stewardship; and commitment to excellence in all area.

The Association, expressed their appreciation for him, as well as his extraordinary contribution, not only to the Association, but also to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.

Mr. Thompson has served on the AHTA, for a total of 14 years - 3 years as President, 5 years as Vice President, and 6 years as a Board Member. He has also sat on the board of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association for the past 6 years, and currently represents the AHTA, on the Anguilla Tourist Board.

Anguilla continues to benefit from the committed community work of this outstanding Hospitality Professional.