Three Trevello independent advisors were recipients of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s 2026 Global Piton Award.
In a year when only five Canadian advisors earned this elite honour, Trevello claimed three of those coveted spots. And in a crowning achievement for the entire network, Trevello advisor Lois Barbour was additionally presented with the CEO Award for Canada, the highest individual distinction of the event.
The three travel advisors receiving the award included:
- Lois Barbour – Travel Time:
- Kim Hartlen – Kim Hartlen Travel
- Jennifer Gaskell – Pink Palm Travel
Presented by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, the Global Piton Awards rank among the highest distinctions a travel professional can receive, recognizing advisors whose exceptional sales performance, destination advocacy, and client dedication have made a measurable, lasting impact on Saint Lucia’s tourism industry.
The award’s name pays tribute to Saint Lucia’s iconic Piton Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Caribbean’s most breathtaking landmarks.
One of the standout moments was when Lois Barbour of Travel Time received the CEO Award for Canada – a top distinction recognizing the most outstanding travel professional in the country. It is a remarkable personal achievement and a proud moment for every advisor in the Trevello family.
Hartlen, Barbour, and Gaskell, each representing a different province and a different corner of the Canadian market, were welcomed to Saint Lucia for an exclusive recognition program June 11 to June 15, 2026, featuring destination immersion experiences, cultural celebrations, and the prestigious Global Piton Awards Soirée.
Zeina Gedeon, CEO, Trevello Travel Group, said: “This recognition speaks to the passion, expertise, and dedication that our advisors bring to their clients every day. To have three of the five Canadian recipients come from the Trevello is nothing short of extraordinary. It is a powerful statement about the calibre of professionals who call Trevello home.”
The achievement is a reflection of something bigger than individual accolades. Across Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario, three advisors, each with their own clients, their own stories, their own businesses, independently built track records so exceptional that they rose to the very top of an international recognition program.
That three of them share a network is no coincidence. It speaks to a culture within Trevello that champions destination mastery, continuous learning, and the kind of client relationships that turn travel into transformation.
Trevello Travel Group extends its heartfelt congratulations to Kim, Lois, and Jennifer, with a special standing ovation for Lois and her CEO Award, and its sincere gratitude to the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.
