CARIBBEAN HOTELS REPORTING STRONG HOLIDAY SEASON
MIAMI (December 21, 2017) – Holiday travelers are escaping to the Caribbean, with hotels in most destinations not impacted by this year’s hurricanes reporting occupancies in excess of 90 percent over the holiday season. “More than 70 percent of the Caribbean was not impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria and travelers are discovering the incredible […]
MAJOR SUPPORT FOR CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE IN JANUARY
Officials encouraged by registration for key Caribbean business event SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (December 18, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reports strong sponsor and delegate interest in the upcoming Caribbean Travel Marketplace to be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. CHTA’s Director General Frank Comito said major […]
The Importance of a Committed Supply Chain Partnership to Recovery
Written by Cecilia Devenyi, Tropical Shipping A committed supply chain partner is essential to the rebuilding of hotels and other infrastructure on the islands following a natural disaster. When life-sustaining supplies are delivered in the immediate aftermath of a storm, employees, workers and other businesses are able to get up and running; hotels reopen sooner […]
Marketing with Experiential Travel in Mind
Written by Valentines Resort As 2017 draws to a close, it’s clear that Experiential Travel, a form of tourism in which people focus on experiencing a particular place by connecting to its history, people and culture, was a trend that continued to significantly shape the landscape of the travel and hospitality industry. A large segment […]
The Evolution of Email
Written by Scott Bacon, Miles Partnership Hundreds of experts in all aspects of email marketing recently gathered at the Email Evolution Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, to explore new trends, technologies and innovations in Email Marketing. From content development to deliverability to SPAM compliance and more, the conference explored the complexities of people-based marketing and […]
A Caribbean Year in Review
Written by Ashley Proceviat, Sojern As 2017 draws to a close, Sojern reflects on the year that was and the travel and tourism trends that impacted the Caribbean. Extreme weather—an understatement—took its toll on much of the Caribbean this year, but there is cause for optimism. According to our latest Global Travel Insights report, Cancun […]
If Your Website Was An Employee, Would You Fire It?
Written by Shri Lildharrie, HebsDigital A Caribbean hotelier recently asked me an extremely on-point question: “How do I get more direct bookings and not be so dependent on OTAs?” This hotelier understood that their small hotel can’t possibly go head-to-head with the big guys, but still wanted to get a larger slice of the pie […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions CHTA Members Need to Make in 2018
2017 brought along lots of dramatic changes and opportunities for the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry. Along with the huge impact of climate change, the industry continues to face the challenges brought about by technology, political upheaval and meeting the ever-evolving needs of the global traveler. The following three top trends have been selected that will […]
5 Hotel Design Trends For 2018
Written by Andres Osorio, Hospitality Designer, OBM International The rate at which our industry continues to evolve is staggering. Hospitality managers are busy trying to understand which trends will help their property stand out. So, what are the hotel design trends that will be favored in 2018? OBMI asked their design team to share some […]
The Importance of Giving
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your property at the New York Times Travel Show, the largest and longest-running trade and consumer trade show in North America. Donate night stays for the silent auction, showcase your hotel in front of thousands of avid travelers, while you help secure a bright future for our industry and […]