President’s Message June 2024
Dear Members, Partners, and Sponsors, As we reflect on the past few months, I feel immense pride in our industry and association with our accomplishments. During COVID-19, we adeptly transitioned our hallmark events online to sustain industry growth. The Caribbean continues to defy the odds and our region recorded in 2023, a In 2023, regional […]
CHTA Celebrates the Success of the Inaugural Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first-ever Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the groundbreaking event showcased sustainable tourism development, focusing on giving back to local communities in the host country […]
Acting CEO Message | June 2024
As I settle back at my desk after a very productive and successful set of activities for and around Caribbean Travel Marketplace #42 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this message provides an excellent opportunity to share with you – industry peer and a CHTA stakeholder – a few important points to ensure that you and the […]
AI Horizons: Redefining Caribbean Hospitality & Tourism – Navigating Innovation, Opportunities, and Challenges
We extend our gratitude to those who were able to join us for the CHTA Live Forging Ahead Series webinar. For those who couldn’t make it, we’re pleased to inform you that the recording is now available for viewing. During the webinar, speakers discussed Artificial Intelligence in the Caribbean and Hospitality Industry. The discussions were […]
Virtual Tourism Forum on Crisis and Disaster Management for the Regional Tourism Sector
Join CTO and CHTA for a virtual Tourism Forum on Crisis and Disaster Management for the regional tourism sector, as part of preparedness efforts for the Atlantic hurricane season.
Record-Breaking Attendance at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2024
The 42nd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) has concluded on a high note, reaching record-breaking attendance numbers.
CHTA Announces Second Cohort for Young Leaders Forum
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected an exceptional group of candidates for the second cohort of the Young Leaders Forum (YLF), Class of 2026. These distinguished individuals hail from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, The Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos. The selection committee, comprising respected industry professionals including Sanovnik Destang, […]
CHTA Hails Success of Third Annual Caribbean Travel Forum
The third annual Caribbean Travel Forum was a resounding success. The event featured insightful presentations and high-level panel discussions that explored Caribbean tourism performance, emerging trends, and future industry prospects.
ForwardKeys Partners with CHTA to Deliver Regional Travel Insights
ForwardKeys, a leading travel intelligence partner, and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) have joined forces to author an in-depth report on the state of Caribbean tourism. The report, unveiled at the Caribbean Travel Forum held in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Monday, offers a comprehensive analysis of the region’s performance and highlights critical trends […]
Patricia Affonso-Dass Named Caribbean Hotelier of the Year
Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. This recognition is a testament to her decades-long dedication and exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, underscoring her significant contributions to Barbados and the wider Caribbean region. A true product of […]