Young Tourism Leaders Shine

On May 14, 2026, the 2026 Delisle Walwyn & Co. Ltd. Tourism Youth Congress was successfully held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The event brought together some of the destination's most promising young voices in tourism for an inspiring showcase of innovation, confidence, and industry insight.

The Tourism Youth Congress serves as a key platform for secondary school students across St. Kitts to engage with critical tourism topics while developing public speaking, research, and leadership skills essential to the future of the industry. This year's participants represented a cross-section of secondary schools.

The competition was judged by Melnecia Marshall, Deputy CEO, St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Therez Ambrose-Versailles, Tourism Research Officer, Ministry of Tourism, and Daryl Charles, Managing Partner, Modern Elegance.

COMPETITION RESULTS Meet the Participants.

Following a highlv competitive series or presentations, the top pertormers earned recognition for their outstanding contributions to the lourism Youth Congress, each demonstrating exceptional talent , creativity, and passion for tourism St. Kitts Junior Tourism Minister 2026 Rainier Martin washington Archibald High School Runners-Up 2nd Place Arianna Blanchard basseterre High School 3rd Place Zarique White Verchilds High School Other Participants Tajahnya Henry Cavon Hiah School Trevor Nisbett Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Secondary School Denyjah Matthew Charles t. Mills secondary School MINISTRY OF TOURISM Investing in Youth Leaders.

Katrice Thomas Caribbean Tourism & Education Officer Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts The 2026 Tourism Youth Congress was truly an exceptional showcase of youth talent, creativity, and passion for tourism. We are extremely proud of all participating students who confidently shared innovative ideas on important tourism issues affecting St. Kitts and the wider Caribbean. Every participant represented their schools with excellence, professionalism, and pride.

Initiatives such as the Tourism Youth Congress continue to play a vital role in tourism education by giving young people a platform to develop confidence, critical thinking, public speaking skills, and a deeper understanding of the tourism industry.