Jamaica’s Kevin Hendrickson named Caribbean Hotelier of the Year
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (October 4, 2022) – Distinguished Jamaican hotelier and businessman Kevin Hendrickson has been declared Caribbean Hotelier of the Year by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). The award was presented during CHTA’s historic Caribbean Travel Forum yesterday ahead of the official opening of the 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace in San […]
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On World Tourism Day, CHTA reflects on the future of Caribbean tourism
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FORT LAUDERDALE (September 26, 2022) – As the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) marks World Tourism Day on Tuesday, September 27, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is reflecting on the significant contribution tourism has made to the socioeconomic development of the Caribbean while focusing on the challenges and opportunities the industry presents for […]
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CHTA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR “DYNAMIC TAX” TO ADDRESS HIGH COST OF AIR TRAVEL
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CAYMAN ISLANDS (September 24, 2022) – The President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is recommending a tiered “dynamic taxation system” as a novel and potential solution to address ongoing concerns about the high cost of air travel within and to and from the region. Calling for a flexible approach to levying airline taxes, CHTA’s President Nicola Madden-Greig […]
Read MoreCHTA STATEMENT ON HURRICANE FIONA
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September 20, 2022) – The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) voices our solidarity with the resilient people of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as they recover from the effects of Hurricane Fiona, which initially made landfall in Puerto Rico’s southwestern region, causing flooding in remote and rural areas of the […]
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CHTA’s CHIEF Awards Open for Nominations
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FORT LAUDERDALE (August 22, 2022) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has called for nominations for its Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards, which recognize best practices in four areas: business operations, human resources, sales and marketing, and sustainability. CHIEF awards honor and celebrate successful practices which CHTA member hotels and tourism-related […]
Read MoreNewsletter July 2022 – Industry Data
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Caribbean stopover arrivals continue to show positive growth. At the time of writing seven major destinations have published their stopover arrival numbers through the end of May 2022 and compared with the same five months of 2019, five of the seven continue to show strong signs of recovery. The Dominican Republic saw its 2022 year […]
Read MoreNewsletter July 2022 – Caribbean Tourism Job Bank
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A valuable resource for members, the Caribbean Tourism Job Bank is a hassle-free website where job seekers and employers can connect. The Caribbean Tourism Job Bank is a great place to start your search for prospective talent to match the needs of your organization. It is affordable It is easy for both the employer and […]
Read MoreNewsletter July 2022 – CAST
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CHTA President Presents at WTTC Sustainable Investment Summit Describing the opportunities and challenges presented to the Caribbean tourism industry from climate change, CHTA President Nicola Madden Greig challenged the industry and the region to adapt to the new sustainable environment and shifting traveler expecations, making adjustments to investments, operations, and marketing, and aligning efforts with […]
Read MoreNewsletter July 2022 – Caribbean Travel Marketplace
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ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR 40TH CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE! Puerto Rico is the place to be this October as the Caribbean comes together again “in-person” to share our unique products and services with our closest partners, near and far. The excitement is building as we prepare to rekindle existing relationships and build new ones together all in […]
Read MoreNewsletter July 2022 – Membership
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CHTA and your National Association Work Together to Support You CHTA and your national hotel association are two distinct organizations, each with unique objectives and programs to support you and help ensure your success in the Caribbean region’s hospitality space. Joining both is a wise investment each year, and as with nearly any organization, the […]
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