When the TTCSI board assumed office in May 2024 they realised the organisation never had a member in Tobago.

President Dianne Joseph made a commitment to change that in the first quarter of 2025.

TTCSI's rebranding and actions along a strategic path allowed for the registration of RUAZZ Fine Dining Restaurant as its first Tobago member.

In this connection, the name of the founder and CEO Khadine AliSamhoul will be marked in the history of the TTCSI.

AliSamhoul did not waiver in her decision to be associated with the national umbrella organisation for the services sector.

[caption id="attachment_1150062" align="alignnone" width="765"] Khadine AliSamhoul, founder and CEO of RUAZZ Fine Dining Restaurant in Tobago. -[/caption]

We consider this timely, given her business is centred around a critical service on the island that we consider as a major tourism destination.

She will have access to representation, capacity building, preparation for export services to the global space and all-round developmental initiatives as necessary.

The world is changing and organisations, small and large, must adapt to these changes by seeking to strengthen collaboration, networking and partnerships so that together they can chart a highly successful path.

In the case of RUAZZ Fine Dining Restaurant, it is well positioned to showcase the richness of flavours in Tobago and propel the food industry into a space that will improve the country’s brand and reassure citizens and those visiting that Tobago is one of the better places to visit.

The TTCSI reached out to Tobago entrepreneurs to further strengthen its internal operations, brand awareness and ensure it is represented at the local, regional and international levels. We are ready to take RUAZZ Fine Dining Restaurant and all other entrepreneurs, businesses and independent professionals to the next step in their journey towards being the best on the island and invite everyone to embrace this opportunity.

Tourism is a critically important aspect of Tobago’s economy. It contributes significantly to GDP and is one of the sectors that employs many on the island. But for the tourism product to be sustained, it requires a strong hospitality competency. This is where our first member in Tobago makes her contribution.

AliSamhoul was born and raised in Tobago. She served for most of her life in the food, beverage and service industries.

She is the daughter of Phillip and Zelina AliSamhoul who were the owners of K-Mart Supermarket which was established in the 1980s.

It was one of the leading supermarket in Tobago for several years. Busy Foods Supermarket was established in 2000 by one of her parents.

Her love for service and customers started from an early age when she would help out in the supermarket after school.

But it is the food service industry that is her first love. Therefore, this is where she pursues her passion.

For several years she was a supplier of her original brand of certain food items to individuals and businesses in Tobago, including three ma