Community

Economic Management & Community Stewardship

marine management Anse Chastanet's owner Nick Troubetzkoy was the instigator and one of the founding members of the Soufriere Foundation, a non government organization to benefit the Soufriere community. He arranged for a team of town planners to visit Soufriere and create a number of design proposals for development of the community- plans included beautification of the town square, the creation of an Empress Josephine museum, a spa at the Sulphur Springs, a vendor's crafts market - all titled Magnificent Soufriere.

Anse Chastanet 's owner Nick Troubetzkoy was instrumental in making Saint Lucia a destination for scuba divers, by creating the first professional scuba operation on island and pro actively promoting scuba overseas without support of the local Tourist Board at this early stage. This became the catalyst for marine awareness and the preservation of marine resources on Saint Lucia and eventually led to the creation of the Soufriere Marine Management Authority (SMMA), protecting Saint Lucia's marine environment.

The resort provides education and training to the resort team.

The resort actively encourages all employees to participate in its sustainability goals and programs.

It has been the philosophy of the resort owners to keep as much economic benefit as possible in the region. Since 1974, the resort has either made all furniture and furnishings locally, with local labor, or purchased them from local businesses. Build it locally or buy it locally has been the theme for over 30 years.

Therefore, the majority of the resort’s' gross revenues remain in the local region since 1974!

With only 79 rooms combined at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, the resorts employ

500+ team members, making them one of the most important employers in the south west region of the island.

The resort is majority-owned by a citizen of Saint Lucia!

The resort emphasizes local products with a purchasing plan that includes commercial relationships with small, local providers as much as possible.

waitresses The resort employ a 99% local workforce. Additionally, the resorts encourage local residents to stay within the community, rather than seeking employment outside of the community.

99% of the resort's employees have residency within 20 km (12 Miles) of the establishment.

The resort emphasizes fresh, local products with a purchasing plan that includes certified organic foods, sustainable agriculture eco-labeled foods, and locally produced foods.

The resort has provided guidance and training to local farmers. The resort operates an organic farm using certified seeds only to further support the locally purchased produce.

emerald garden The resort has began a local chocolate making program, using the 2000 cocoa trees on the resort estate.

The resorts actively encourages customers to visit small, locally-operated businesses and the excursion program is built around this.

The resort actively supports the maintenance of local infrastructure (water, roads, electricity, etc.) through economic or in-kind means.

Social & Cultural Support

local elementary students The resort is involved in many different levels of support for:

  • Sponsorship of sports and educational events.
  • Feeding programs in the primary schools
  • Scholarships
  • Internship opportunities in all departments, including scuba.
  • Membership of the various local and regional organizations with focus on environmental and/or social issues.
  • The resort for several years ran a youth soccer competition, the Jade Mountain Cup

The resort promotes local cultural attractions and events to its customers.

The resort regularly meets with members of the local community to ensure supplier operations support local and/or indigenous norms and customs.

The resort’s stores actively promote and sell locally produced artwork, handicrafts and other local goods.

resort art Karolin Troubetzkoy, the Executive Director of Marketing and Operations, has been instrumental in working closely with local artists and craftsmen to develop attractive artwork and crafts for sale in the resort boutiques. 25 years ago she opened the first art gallery on island, to showcase specifically artworks by local artists, and give guests the opportunity to meet the local artists. Mrs Troubetzkoy was instrumental in curating the resort's art collection on display all over Anse Chastanet, rooms and public areas, an eclectic blend of both local artists and international visiting artists who created artworks inspired by Saint Lucia during their stay.

Donations and Charity

The resort donates items such as furniture, mattresses or linen that are no longer suitable for use within the hotel, to local organizations that may benefit from them.

In addition to resort's sponsored charity work, Karolin Troubetzkoy started a guest charity program 25 years ago that allows guests to support local charities, ranging from support of the senior citizen home, orphanage to educational and medical support. As the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Engagement and Advocacy

TEF Karolin Troubetzkoy is the Patron of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Saint Lucia. As the President of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association ( SLHTA ), Mrs Troubetzkoy was instrumental in implementing an online booking engine to benefit, in particular, the smaller independent hotel properties on island and give them more visibility online. She engages the sector in areas of human resource development, water management and energy efficiency.

Karolin Troubetzkoy together with SLHTA's CEO Noorani Azeez spearheaded the creation of the Tourism Enhancement Fund. The fund has been operational since October 2013 and enjoys a 65% compliance rate from the tourism accommodation sector. The Tourism Enhancement Fund was created to allow the SLHTA to play an integral part in the sustainable development of the destination. By collecting a small voluntary fee from Saint Lucia visitors, the SLHTA will be able to implement and finance projects specific to ensuring that the island is enjoyable for visitors and residents alike, including the beautification of specific areas of the island.

Mrs Troubetzkoy is the Immediate Past President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Chairwoman, Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism, Chairwoman, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation, Envoy to the Caribbean Challenge Initiative.