Thursday, February 19, 2026

Celebrating Clarisa Jiménez, a Puerto Rican and Caribbean tourism treasure

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Clarisa Jiménez, President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, was honored in Miami in December as a recipient of the 2025 Caribbean Media Exchange Leadership Award in recognition of her more than three decades of leadership in tourism and her contributions to advocacy, strategic development and regional collaboration across the Caribbean hospitality sector.

Although Jiménez was unable to attend the ceremony in person due to a family medical emergency, her remarks conveyed her appreciation for the recognition and the vital role CMEx plays in advancing Caribbean storytelling, dialogue and media excellence. She also acknowledged the collective impact of her fellow honorees and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the region’s tourism industry and people. Listen to her full remarks by clicking the link above.

Darcel Choy
Darcel Choyhttps://caribbeantourismauthority.com
Darcel Choy is a highly respected media professional with over a decade of experience as a journalist at one of the leading media houses in Trinidad and Tobago. The holder of a BA (Hons) focused in Media and Communications from the University of Greenwich, Darcel is an avid blogger and record collector.

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