Category Archives: Employees/Staff

Learning New Things About Old Things

There is an old adage that says, “you learn something new every day” and today we learnt a lot of new things about something very old. Many of us here in Antigua and in the Caribbean grew up using concentrate drink mix Sunquick. A bottle of Sunquick could be found in every cupboard as it was economical and a quick way to make a cool and refreshing drink for the kids. Today some of our restaurant and kitchen staff attended …
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“M&M” – The Dynamic Duo.

When we hear or see “M&M” the first thing that comes to mind is the candy that melts in your mouth and not in your hand. Well at Bayhouse Restaurant & Bar “M&M” is the dynamic duo Michelle and Marcia who are now at the helm. As we know when starting a new job there’s going to be a period of acclimation which can be a little stressful but for Michelle and Marcia they are ready to take on the challenge. Michelle who has …
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January 18, 2013 by Marydith
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Saying Goodbye To Our Interns.

We don’t know where the time went, but summer has gone as quickly as it arrived. With the end of summer today we say goodbye to our summer interns Nailah Looby and Deidre Pell two unique, hardworking and intelligent young women. As our interns finish up their self-assessments and head back to the Hospitality Training Institute they take away new skills and a lasting network with each other and Trade Winds. Before bidding them farewell and wishing them the best …
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October 5, 2012 by Marydith
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Congrats Christa & Marcia.

Congratulations to Christa John and Marcia George who both successfully completed the Supervisory Management Course at University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus which was endorsed by the Antigua Hotel & Tourist Association (AHTA). The intense ten (10) week course under the instruction of Ms. Shirlene Nibbs covered the following areas of management studies: Management Pyramid Communication Leadership Problem Solving Ms. Nibbs said that she was overwhelmed by the response and participation exceeded her expectations. She also commended each student …
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September 28, 2012 by admin
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A Quiet Revolution

A “quiet revolution” is taking place in Antigua & Barbuda and elsewhere in the Caribbean. It is one less visible than the construction of new hotels and the building of new cruise ship terminals. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) is changing the nature and shape of the tourism and hospitality industry from hotel guestrooms, housekeeping, and laundry services to gardening and it is happening in every tourism destination. In a recent seminar held at the Trade Winds Hotel by GEF-Antigua, SIRMM …
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August 10, 2012 by Marydith
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Lobster and Pineapple Wrap in a Creamy Dressing

In celebration of Antigua Black Pineapple Awareness Day, Chef Hodge wanted to share one of his favs: Ingredients: 5oz lobster meat cook and diced ½ tbsp red onion diced ½ tbsp celery diced ½ cup black Antiguan pineapple, peels, and diced Red, yellow, and green pepper diced ¼ each Salt and white pepper to taste Salad as needed Dressing: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp fresh orange juice 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Herbs (parsley, mint, …
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July 26, 2012 by Marydith
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Meet Our Interns!

Sustainability is a growing trend in all industries and is now finding its way into mainstream tourism. Sustainable tourism can be defined as “actions that contribute to a balanced and healthy economy by generating tourism-related jobs, revenues, and taxes while protecting and enhancing the destination’s socio-cultural, historical, natural and built resources for the enjoyment and well-being of both residents and visitors.” The Trade Winds Hotel began their initiative in “Sustainable Tourism” a few years ago when we were one of …
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July 20, 2012 by Marydith
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