Press Information

The Caribbean tourism industry is the most important economic activity and principal foreign exchange earner for the region. It is an effective tool to fight poverty and should be harnessed to better the lives of the region's poorer communities. But there is still a need to increase the awareness of the Caribbean people of the importance of this industry to the economic and social wellbeing of the region. Likewise, many Caribbean Governments have yet to recognize the industry's importance and develop policies that foster its sustainable development.

The CHTA believes that the media can contribute significantly to highlight the positive impacts of tourism and therefore help shape public opinion and policy. With the double aim of facilitating travel and tourism reporting as a benefit to CHTA members - and fostering excellence in tourism reporting in the Caribbean in order to raise regional awareness about the impact of tourism - CHTA is committed to open and mutual lines of communication with the regional and international press. With that in mind, we seek to maintain the media abreast of CHTA efforts on an ongoing basis.

Interview requests
For general queries and interview requests with a CHTA officer, contact Richard Kahn, public relations representative for CHTA.

Press queries and media leads
CHTA facilitates requests for information from the members of the press. A journalist seeking information from Caribbean hotels and/or Caribbean hotel associations should contact Richard Kahn, public relations representative for CHTA.

2010 Press Releases

• Hotel Association President Urges Caribbean Governments To Take Action On Sustainable Funding, Recognize Tourism As Number One Generator Of Jobs
  August 30, 2010
• Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Applauds UK Prime Minister's Speech On Importance Of Tourism
  August 23, 2010
• CHTA Announces Dynamic Program, Speaker Line-up For Small Hotels Retreat, Sept. 9-11, 2010 In Puerto Rico
  August 17, 2010
• Two Grenadians Receive Scholarships From CHTA Education Foundation
  August 17, 2010
• Barbados Youth Rack Up CHTA Education Foundation Scholarships With Record-Setting 16 Recipients In 2010
  August 16,2010
• CHTA Recognizes St. Lucian, Bahamian With ‘Caribbean Employee & Supervisor Of The Year’ Awards
  July 1, 2010
• Jamaica's Josef Forstmayr Takes Reins As President Of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association For 2010-2012
  June 29, 2010
• Caribbean Society Of Hotel Association Executives’ (CSHAE) Annual Leadership Conference Concludes In San Juan
  May 18, 2010
• Caribbean Society Of Hotel Association Executives Elects 2010-2011 Leadership, Presents Newsletter Awards
  May 13, 2010
• Former AMR/American Airlines CEO, Robert Crandall, Urges Unity, Practical Governance At CHTIC 2010
  May 13, 2010
• Caribbean Hotel Association Executives Discuss Challenges Resulting From Recession, Slashed Budgets; Vow To Work Together To Affect Positive Change
  May 12, 2010
• Official Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference Attracts 349 Attendees; Up 18% From 2009
  May 12, 2010
• Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Renews Strategic Partnership With American Resort Development Association
  May 5, 2010
• Caribbean Marketplace 2011 Slated For Jan. 16-18, 2011 At New Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica
  May 4, 2010
• Panel And Workshop On Cuba At Caribbean Investment Conference
  April 28, 2010