PRESS RELEASE – THE St. Lucia Hotels and Tourism Association and the Tourism Enhancement Fund (SLHTA/TEF) Virtual Agricultural Clearing House Liaison Officer, Ms. Donette Ismael has just pursued continued engagements with representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to promote trade between local farmers and local hotels.
The two agencies have had a very effective exchange over the past few years and, with the support of SLHTA President Mr. Sanovnik Destang, facilitated the donation of a number of greenhouses from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to key farming communities on island.
The discussions focused on identifying deficiencies in the supply of agricultural produce and specific demand trends from hotels regarding quality and variety of produce required.
The discussions continue to foster collaboration between the two parties for the shared vision of strengthening linkages between Tourism and Agriculture. (Tourism Enhancement Fund)