Two Saint Lucians take leadership positions in global hospitality and travel

Published on January 19, 2026

Leading Caribbean hotelier Sanovnik Destang and Information Technology executive Christus Gill have been selected to serve on the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Advisory Board.

Destang is the Chief Executive Officer of Bay Gardens and the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.

Gill is the Information Technology Manager at Secrets® St. Lucia and a Certified Hospitality Technology Professional and the Co-Chair of CHTA Technology Taskforce.

CHTA says “their selection by the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) reflects the growing influence of Caribbean leadership in global hospitality and travel technology and ensures the region’s perspectives are represented at one of the industry’s premier technology conferences”.

CHTA is proud to see Caribbean voices helping shape the future of hospitality innovation.