April 21, 2024
Renowned tourism guru, Alain St. Ange has bagged new multiple honours with his conferment as a Doctorate Fellow of Chartered Institute of Hospitality, Tourism and Management of America (CIHTMA), Certified Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria (CIHTM) – Mona Institute of Hospitality Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria.
Alain St. Ange, Head of the “Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy”, a former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine of the Seychelles, the founding President of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands and of the African Tourism Board, has been a key tourism leader for many years and has earned recognition for his tireless effort in tourism management and for its continued development. He is known to have been a successful Tourism Minister who innovated and showed through his experience and hard work that “Tourism was an Industry and not just an activity”.
Over the years, Alain St. Ange has received many awards and honours from “Key to the City” Award in the USA by the City of Detroit, an “Honorary Citizen” of Sioux City of Iowa in the USA and also a ‘Key to the City Award’ by Tuskegee Alabama in the USA, the “Mahatma Ghandi Award” in India & the “Global Achievers Award” also in India, to “Man of the Year – Travel and Tourism” by Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) in Egypt, the “PATWA Gold Award – Travel & Tourism” at the ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin, Germany, to “Change Maker in Tourism Award” at the African Resilience Summit in South Africa by the IIPT, the “African Travel 100 Global Tourism Personalities” in Nigeria, and the “Travellinks Eminent Achiever Award” also in Nigeria, he entered the “International Hall of Tourism Heroes” by WTN, decorated a “Commandeur de l’Ordre National” by Madagascar, received a “Conseil Regional Medal” by Reunion Island, before being decorated a “Commandeur de l’Ordre de L’Etoile de Moheli” by the Island of Comores, chosen as an “Honoree to be inducted into the African Diaspora World Tourism Hall of Fame” for all the work he has done in cultural heritage tourism at the Travel Award in the USA, received a Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) “Certificate of Recognition”, received an ”Address of Appreciation” from the Shannon College of Hotel Management of Ireland, was included in the Coffee Table Book “Global Icons of Travel & Tourism” written by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association covering 50 Tourism Leaders from across the world and made the 2021 list of “Top 30 Hospitality and Tourism Influencers in Africa” by The Pyne Awards, received the “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR PROMOTION OF THE TRAVEL TRADE” at ITB in Berlin by PATWA, received a “Plaque of Honour from the House of Lords” in London, honoured by the ‘Confrerie de la Chaine Des Rotisseures’ for his work as a restaurateur and hotelier in Seychelles when he was awarded the Charge de Mission du Bailliage des Seychelles & admitted as a Member of the ‘Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Degustateurs’ among so many others & received from the Seychelles Tourism Board a “Certificate of Recognition”. Alain St. Ange was also accepted as a Member of The Tourism Society (MTS), The Cookery and Food Association (MCFA), the British Institute of Management (MBIM) & the Hotel and Catering International Management Association (MHCIMA).
It is remarkable how Alain St. Ange, from the small mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles has received so many awards from right across the world to which was added a declaration as the “most tourified Tourism Minister in and outside Seychelles” by the Sunday edition “Ozordi Dimans” of the Seychelles ‘Today’ Newspaper written by Christine Ouma, declared as “Simply the Best” by the respected Seychelles historian Tony Mathiot writing on the Seychelles Government’s Nation Newspaper and coined as ‘A Seychelles’ Master of Promotion’ by International Kreol Magazine of the UK.
This week he has been conferred a “Doctorate Fellow Degree” by the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Hospitality, Tourism and Management of America (CIHTMA-USA) and Certified Institute of Hospitality Tourism Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria (CIHTM-Nigeria) – Mona Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria.
“I am pleased to inform you that the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Hospitality, Tourism and Management of America (CIHTMA-USA) and Certified Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria has nominated you for the Dual Doctorate Fellow of the Institutes. This grade of the Institute’s Membership is reserved for accomplished Professionals of your level and status in the Profession. You are well and appropriately educated and qualified in your field of professional calling. So, the Chartered Institute of Hospitality, Tourism and Management of America (CIHTMA-USA) and Certified Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria is extending this humble invitation to you to consider the possibility of becoming a full professional member of the Institutes. We believe your knowledge and experience can add value to what we have been doing over the years. We also believe that we can contribute to making your Professional knowledge available to the society through the platform of this Dual Certifications”.
“In addition to your award, and even more importantly, you will participate in the Certification Workshop which makes you eligible to be assessed for approval. The CIHTMA-CIHTM qualifications is granted by the Governing Councils of the Chartered Institute of Hospitality Tourism and Management of America (CIHTMA-USA) and Certified Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria. We issue CIHTMA-CIHTM qualifications to Professionals who meet the requirements set down for the DFCIHTMA & DFCIHTM Designations.
The designation as a Doctorate Fellow Membership of Chartered Institute of Hospitality, Tourism and management of America (CIHTMA) and Certified Institute of Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Management and Research Development of Nigeria is granted under authorization by the International Conference, Seminars, International inductions and Awards, Meetings of the CIHTMA-CIHTM where opportunities abound for international networking among experts in USA and other Countries globally” said Dr. John Daniel Enemona Registrar-General.
And “On behalf of Foxford University Canada, I am thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations and offer you an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Sustainable Tourism Development and Climate Action. This prestigious recognition is a testament to your exceptional achievements and significant contributions to promoting sustainable practices in the field of tourism. Having extensively reviewed your remarkable work and dedication to sustainable tourism development and climate action, we wholeheartedly acknowledge the impact you have made in your field. Your invaluable efforts, expertise, and leadership have not only contributed to the advancement of sustainable practices but have also inspired individuals and organizations worldwide. We invite you to accept this honorary degree as a token of our admiration and gratitude for your exceptional contributions. The rewarding process will be overseen by our esteemed regional advisor, Dr. John Daniel Enemona, who has been instrumental in identifying and recommending deserving candidates for Honorary Doctorate Degrees. Dr. John Daniel Enemona has thoroughly reviewed your accomplishments and has wholeheartedly endorsed your nomination for this esteemed recognition” said Jennifer Liam, the Admission Officer from Hamilton in Canada.
Alain St. Ange has also been recommended to join the Governing Council of the institutes, as well as the editorial board of the International Journals of Hospitality Tourism, Travels, Transport, Management, Business and Research Development.
Alain St. Ange commented on this latest recognition as he prepares to travel to the tourism trade fair in Dubai which will be followed by an onward mission to the UK where he will be Chief Guest at the Global Achievers Summit at the University of Oxford. “I am indeed thrilled. Receiving such a recognition for my leadership, and its impact across the world of tourism is humbling. Working for so many years with passion and with my heart, where hard work and devotion for my chosen career has been so recognised is a good feeling, and for this I say thank you to the Universities who conferred the Honorary Doctorate Degree of Sustainable Tourism Development and Climate Action. I am also appreciative to have been appointed to sit on the Governing Council of the institutes, as well as the editorial board of the International Journals of Hospitality Tourism, Travels, Transport, Management, Business and Research Development,” said Alain St. Ange.
Over the years Alain St.Ange has also published or co-published many books and he sits on many International Boards including being named the Vice President of the World Travel Network (WTN), appointed on the advisory board of the Global India Business Forum as an Honorary Member for the period 2021 – 2025, a Board Member on the Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation of Nigeria, appointed Chairman Board of Trustees of the Arab Tourism News Portal – Al-Masala-Official Tourism Travel Portal News At Middle East, a ‘Honorary Member’ of the “Patrick Victor Cultural Foundation in Seychelles”, appointed the Deputy Secretary-General of FORSEAA (Forum of Small Medium Economic AFRICA ASEAN) in Jakarta, named the Vice President International Relations for TMN (Travel Marketing Network) in New York, appointed Co-Chair of the SUNx (Strong Universal Network) Organisation in London, appointed Vice President & Founding Member of ICTP (International Coalition of Tourism Partners), appointed as African-Asian Union (AFASU) Vice Chairman for Tourism Division and Vice Chairman of AFASU Golden Awards Committee, appointed an Advisor at the Confederation of Schools, Colleges and Universities (COSCU), & named eTN Ambassador.
His list of Books published includes: – Seychelles, What Next? – a political book about Seychelles (1991), Seychelles, In Search of Democracy a book that relates to the political and constitutional history of Seychelles (2005), Seychelles, The Cry of A People that takes a look at the more important political marches, riots and demonstrations that have taken place in Seychelles (2007), Seychelles, Regatta 2010 that documents the annual sailing regatta that takes place in and around the Seychelles Islands (2010), Seychelles, Enters the World of Carnival marked the first edition of the Seychelles’ Carnaval International de Victoria (2011), Seychelles, Remembers Karl St. Ange …a great son of Seychelles, to an icon of La Digue is a collection of pictures that will remind everyone of the life of Karl St. Ange (2011), Seychelles, The Coco-de-Mer records information and photos about the Coco de Mer, a national treasure of Seychelles (2012), Seychelles, The Festival of the Sea documents the island’s annual SUBIOS Festival of the Sea (2012), Seychelles, State House documents the centenary of the inauguration of State House, the highest office of the islands (2013), Seychelles, Unexpected Treasures showcases the beauty of the underwater world of Seychelles (2014), a biography Alain St. Ange – A Life in Tourism by Pascal Viroleau, was launched during a tourism summit in Bali, Indonesia (2023) & Alain & Ginette St. Ange, Family Ties is a book written as it was felt it was important for each and every one in his family to know their roots (2023).
