3 Ways to Invest in Hotel Design That Goes Beyond Surf & Sun

By Juan Carlos Ayala, Senior Project Manager, OBMI While the Caribbean’s beautiful beaches make a wonderful reason to retreat to the region for a vacation, hoteliers and designers are working hard to create exclusive amenities and experiences for guests to enjoy, which go beyond the breathtaking landscapes. With hundreds of options available for guests, creating […]

Membership Renewal Online

With a busy summer ahead and so many exciting events coming up, CHTA invites you to make sure you are up to date on your membership and aware of the exclusive member benefits available to you! Your membership dues can now be paid conveniently online in one of  three easy ways: Login to the CHTA […]

International Wine/Spirits & Bar Training in the Caribbean and Central America

By Christian Esser, WineSchool3.com It’s safe to say that the food and drink industry are vital components of any successful tourism strategy. Many people may see these as separate entities, however for the increasingly engaged modern traveler, correct food and wine matching along with well informed, knowledgeable staff and sommeliers is a critical link for […]

How Well Are You Curating the Guest’s Story?

Casey Corser, Agilysys, Inc. What makes a trip memorable for guests? What makes it a lasting memory? Is it the same things that make your resort stand out? More than just a destination, Caribbean resorts set a standard for world-class golf, renowned spas, historical sites, unique dining and unprecedented service. Each of these experiences add […]

CHTA Storm Prep Webinar Series

As storm season approached, CHTA is committed to assisting its members the in being as prepared as possible for all upcoming crisis situations. The CHTA Storm Prep Webinar Series will consist of two interactive webinars that will provide the following information: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EST) YOUR INSURANCE CHECKLIST Don’t Get […]

17 Caribbean Destinations will be Celebrating at Caribbean305

Caribbean305 is an annual celebration that highlights the art of Caribbean cuisines as it brings together top chefs and bartenders from the region. The following 17 culinary teams and Caribbean destinations participate in this year’s event: Antigua, Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Suriname, […]

Taste of the Caribbean’s Professional Development Sessions

This year’s Taste of the Caribbean offers an exciting new line up of workshops for food and beverage participants. The workshops are broken down by type of attendee: some workshops are catered exclusively to bartenders and mixologists, others are focused on culinary and other are for available to all attendees. Keeping up with the trends […]

CHIEF: A Critical Chance to Learn

Caribbean hoteliers and industry stakeholders will immerse themselves in three days of intensive education and networking in Miami next month, at the fourth Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), happening at the Hyatt Regency Miami from June 22 to 24. CHIEF is a high-level forum for hospitality education with interactive workshops, panel discussions and the […]

The New Must-Have Hospitality Menu

How important is a great culinary experience to the average traveler when picking a vacation spot? According to Destination Analysts’ quarterly report, “The State of the American Traveler,” millennials lead the pack in foodie obsessed travel. More than half (50.7%) of millennials will not visit a destination that lacks good restaurants, and 62% said that […]