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HOTELIER HAILS NAOMI OSAKA'S HAITIAN HERITAGE
Industry: Hotels       

"Naomi competed with confidence and all people of Haitian descent should be celebrating her victory," Marc Pierre-Louis asserted.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - September 17th, 2018

For Immediate Release

Source: Le Plaza Hotel

Contact: Caroline Racine, Marketplace Excellence + 1 201 861-2056 
                 caroline@marketplaceexcellence.com
 
Tennis champ, Naomi Osaka
Photo Credit: Margot Jordan
 
HOTELIER HAILS NAOMI OSAKA'S HAITIAN HERITAGE
 
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (September 15, 2018) - Le Plaza Hotel's General Manager Marc Pierre-Louis hails Naomi Osaka's stunning victory at the US Open as "an achievement of which all Haitians should be incredibly proud."
 
Speaking in the euphoric aftermath of the 20-year-old's 6-2, 6-4 upset of 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams last weekend, the Haitian hotelier congratulated the first-time champion, whose father, Leonard Francois, is Haitian.
 
"Haitians all over the world, including here in Port-au-Prince, were watching the match and cheering throughout. Naomi played brilliantly to beat one of the greatest tennis players of all time, somebody whom she has idolized since childhood. That took nerves of steel," he said, while also highlighting the lifetime grit, tenacity and brilliance of Serena Williams, one of his favorite players.
 
"Naomi competed with confidence and all people of Haitian descent should be celebrating her victory," Pierre-Louis asserted.
 
While Osaka competes for Japan - the country of her birth and her mother's homeland - Pierre-Louis noted that the blossoming women's singles star is always quick to recognize her Haitian heritage, especially since she grew up with her Haitian grandmother in the United States.
 
"She is clearly proud of her Haitian heritage and it's inspiring to see her acknowledge it and its influence on her. The people of Haiti would be honored to welcome Naomi for a visit to celebrate our first Grand Slam champion properly, and for Haitian youth to be inspired by somebody they can identify with," he said.
 
Notable talents of Haitian heritage, including Bruny Surin and Barbara Pierre (athletics); Orlando Calixte (baseball); Joachim Alcine (boxing); and Vladimir Ducasse (American football), have achieved success in the sports world. "Because they represented other countries doesn't stop us from saluting them and sharing in their success," said Le Plaza's general manager.
 
"Naomi Osaka is the latest addition to this illustrious list and we'll continue to watch her progress," he affirmed.
 
About Le Plaza Hotel
A tranquil sanctuary in the heart of Port-au-Prince, Le Plaza Hotel is tucked discreetly behind courtyard walls that conceal a lush oasis of historic trees and fragrant tropical flowers. Established 60 years ago, this 95-room hotel is soulful and stunning, an exuberant testament to the island's history and heritage. Beloved by long-time guests who delight in the hotel's exceptional cuisine, local artwork and unbeatable central location, it's a favored choice for visitors seeking "the real Haiti" from a home base that's both stylish and secure. For more information visit www.plazahaiti.com.
 
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Name: Greta Andzenge
Company: Marketplace Excellence Corporation
Phone: + 1 201 861-2056
Email: 
greta@marketplaceexcellence.com
Web: www.plazahaiti.com
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