(Newswire.net — November 21, 2013) Basseterre, St. Kitts, WI — StKittsToursandTransportation.com / Cool Profile Ltd., a St Kitts taxi, tour and transportation services provider, today announced the receipt of a St Kitts Tourism Experience Award by its founder. On Saturday November 16, 2013, Cool Profile Ltd. founder and CEO Michael Glasford, who has served as a St Kitts taxi driver since 1987, was named the winner of the coveted People’s Choice Award at the 2013 St. Kitts Tourism Experience Awards Banquet. The award was one of nine categories of awards given out at the banquet. The event was jointly organized by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport and held at the Carambola Beach Club on South Friar’s Bay.
“I am extremely honoured to have been named the winner of the People’s Choice Award,” said an overly elated Michael Glasford, Cool Profile Ltd. Founder and CEO in an interview with Amicia Mussenden, publisher of the Discover-StKitts-Nevis-Beaches.com website. “This award is a testament to my pursuit of excellence in everything I do, and signifies that my efforts in promoting St. Kitts as a premier destination to tourists and other people I meet from all over the world have definitely paid off, ” said Glasford.
Glasford who has operated as a St Kitts taxi driver for over 25 years, was among the first 15 taxi drivers to be certified when the Government started certifying taxi operators in 1991. In 2006, he established Cool Profile Ltd. with the goal of providing transportation services for all.
Since then, the company has expanded its service offerings to include St Kitts island tours and excursions and has increased its fleet from one vehicle to six. It has the capacity to transport up to 100 persons at any given time. The company also offers VIP transport to its growing list of high net worth clients.
“Our company is committed to providing quality tours and exceptional transportation services to all of our clients. In keeping with our motto, we will continue to ensure that our clients enjoy a hassle-free experience when they visit St. Kitts, ” said Glasford.
The People’s Choice Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates sound knowledge of the tourism industry, puts team goals before individual goals, gets the job done on time, maintains a professional posture and strives to exceed customer expectations.
“Glasford’s selection for the 2013 People’s Choice Award comes as no surprise, since in so many ways, he exemplifies what the award represents,” said Amicia Mussenden, Discover-StKitts-Nevis-Beaches.com Founder and Publisher.
Now in its 13th year, the St. Kitts Tourism Experience Awards honours stakeholders in the tourism sector in St. Kitts who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the St. Kitts Tourism product. Other awards given out at the Saturday night event included the Kittitian Experience Award, the Development Award, the National Champion Award, Employee of the Year, the Achievement of Excellence Individual Award, the Achievement of Excellence Business Award, the Pillar of the Industry Individual Award and the Pillar of the Industry Business Award. The keynote speaker at the awards was Colm Lacy, Head of Gatwick Commercial British Airways.
For more information and to contact Michael Glasford about the range of services offered by St Kitts Tours and Transportation Services / Cool Profile Ltd., visit their website or call (869)662-7791 or (305)647-1947.
About Cool Profile Ltd.
Cool Profile Ltd. / www.stkittstoursandtransportation.com is a family owned and operated business renowned for providing outstanding and reliable service in the St Kitts taxi, tours and transportation business. Services include island tours and excursions, airport transfers, ground transportation, VIP transportation, destination wedding transportation, luggage transport, corporate executive service, St Kitts real estate tours and yacht concierge services.
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Media Contact: Michael Glasford, michael@stkittstoursandtransportation.com, (869)662-7791 or (305)647-1947