TOURISM EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2008
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with the Rotary Club of Belize named Ka’ana Boutique Resort Tourism Employer of the Year on their first ever Employer of the Year Gala Event.
This competition was intended to encourage employment practices that follow the tenets of the Four Way Test, a four-question ethical guideline used by Rotarians. Ka’ana Boutique Resort was one of two tourism finalists nominated for the award.
The prestigious award was accepted by Resort Director Ian Lizarraga on August 15 in Belize City. “One of the greatest ways to give back to a community is through its people,” said Colin Hannan, Owner. “The Ka’ana family strives to make a positive impact on Belize.”
Ka’ana’s Chef Representative Wins Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at the Festival Gastronomico Internacional de Guatemala 2008
Representing Ka’ana Boutique Resort, Executive Chef Manolo Castillo receives three medals at the 2008 Festival Gastronomical in Guatemala City. The two day event held September 9-11, 2008 at the Grand Tikal Futura Hotel attracts professionals from around the globe seeking top culinary honors.
Chef Manolo received first place (gold medal) in the team leader category. Directing a team of six, he successfully prepared a three-course meal in ninety minutes from a surprise basket. Second place (silver medal), for his rabbit terrine with pea and cold wasabi soup entrée and third place (bronze medal) for Tom Yum Gai, a popular Thai soup.
Chef Manolo was the only competitor representing Belize. “This is a big honor for the country”. said Ian Lizarraga, Ka’ana’s Resort Director. “We are very proud of Manolo’s accomplishments”.
In keeping with its mission to empower, support and develop hotel personnel to be the leaders in their own fields, Ka’ana encourages employees like Chef Manolo to achieve excellence.