PHILIPSBURG:---- The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association is pleased to announce ILTT as major sponsor for the Crystal Pineapple Awards to be held on Friday November 20th at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino. ILTT will be launching their new line of Cîroc Pineapple and has made the generous donation of having all Crystal Pineapple Award winners receive a bottle of the Pineapple Flavored Cîroc along with their Award.
ILTT is St. Maarten’s first and longest operation spirits and beer distributor. The company was established in 1960. ILTT is a family owned business founded by Mr. Ledee and has been under the management of his son Ralph Ledee since 1989. The long and well established exclusive relationship with many of the world’s largest suppliers of leading international beverage, spirits, wines and tobacco brands has set ILTT apart from its competitors. ILTT’s strong and diversified portfolio ensures that its long term stability and growth potential as it seeks opportunities in working closely with its strategic partners, brand owners and suppliers in providing a well proven brand building operating model. And the most efficient rout to market on St. Maarten and the neighboring Islands.
“We are very pleased to have ILTT be one of our sponsors for the anniversary event. With their generous contribution our Awards ceremony will have that added touch”, said Executive Director Anenda Zaandam. In addition to providing the winners of the 10th annual Crystal Pineapple Awards with their very own Cîroc Pineapple, ILTT will also be providing Cîroc cocktails for those attending the show. “We wanted to celebrate this special Anniversary celebration of the SHTA and we believe that the presentation of the Pineapple Cîroc to the nominees and at the event was the perfect opportunity to provide our support to the Award ceremony and the Nominees’, said ILTT marketing representative Roel Kokkelmans.
The Crystal Pineapple Award Ceremony, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association’s largest annual event, will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year alongside the 45th Anniversary of the SHTA.
To date the Awards Gala is the ONLY event on the island that recognizes Hospitality & Trade personnel, organizations and associations for their contribution towards the tourism industry. During the 2015 “Night of the Industry Stars” themed Gala Awards, individuals who are employed in the Hospitality and Trade industry will receive awards in the categories of Accommodations, Restaurants & Bars, Trade, Timeshare, as well the category Outstanding Community Service Achievement, Best Entertainer of the year and Best Customer Service Representative.
Tickets for the Crystal Pineapple Awards are on sale for $150 dollars and can be purchased at the SHTA office on the Pond fill. Limited seating is available. Tickets can be purchased at the SHTA office on the Pond fill.
The SHTA, the largest business representative on the island, is dedicated to bringing quality to all aspects of life on St. Maarten by promoting sustainable economic development for its members in cooperation with the social partners and the creation of a fair marketplace. For more information, please contact the SHTA office: 542-0108, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our website www.shta.com .