NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Caribbean Media Exchange announces 2026 tourism leadership honorees
The Caribbean Media Exchange has named seven final honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards. The awards recognize individuals across the aviation, cruise, hospitality, sustainability, destination leadership, and media sectors.
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The announcement identifies the specific industry leaders being recognized by the organization for their contributions to Caribbean tourism in 2026.
Key Facts
- The Caribbean Media Exchange announced seven final honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards.
- The awards cover six specific categories: aviation, cruise, hospitality, sustainability, destination leadership, and media.
Who's Mentioned
personRalph Taylor“Chairman and CEO, Arcadia Hotels & Resorts.”personSarah Greaves-Gabbadon“Journalist and Founder, JetSetSarah.com.”locationLoews Coral Gables Hotel“Venue for the awards ceremony.”personNatasha Chalwell“Deputy Director of Tourism, British Virgin Islands.”personKelly Meister“Director of Education and Sustainability, Dolphin Encounters Ltd.”personBevan Springer“President of Caribbean Media Exchange.”organizationCaribbean Media Exchange“Nonprofit organization hosting the awards and fundraiser.”organizationSouth Florida Caribbean News“The publication that reported the announcement.”locationMiami“The location where the announcement was made.”personJosé Freig“Vice President, International and Inflight Dining Operations, American Airlines.”personRobert Meister“Managing Director, Dolphin Encounters Ltd.”personRussell Benford“Vice President, Government Relations, Americas, Royal Caribbean.”