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Funeral Held for Former ABHTA Chairman Alex de Brito<\/strong><\/p>

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Family, friends, and members of the hospitality sector gathered this morning at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral for a celebration of life for former Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) Chairman Alex de Brito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funeral service, held at 10:00 a.m., honoured de Brito\u2019s enduring legacy in the tourism industry and his deep affection for Antigua and Barbuda. Attendees included industry leaders, colleagues, and loved ones who remembered him as both a visionary hotelier and a cherished friend.<\/p>

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Craig Marshall, current ABHTA Chairman and Regional Commercial Director for Blue Diamond Resorts in the West Indies, reflected on de Brito\u2019s leadership and friendship. \u201cAlex led from the front. He was never afraid of tough situations, and we leaned on him\u2014not only as professionals but as friends,\u201d he said during his tribute.<\/p>

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Marshall, who succeeded de Brito as ABHTA Chairman, said de Brito had a profound impact on his own leadership journey. \u201cWe shared many conversations over glasses of red wine. His advice, his laughter, and his friendship will stay with me always.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ABHTA extended condolences to de Brito\u2019s family, praising his life of service and commitment to the development of the hospitality sector in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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\u201cAlex, we\u2019ll miss you,\u201d Marshall said. \u201cRest in peace, my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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