CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY LAUNCHES UNIQUE HEALTH ASSURANCE STAMP, AND MOBILE APP TO PROTECT TOURISM INDUSTRY
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (October 20, 2020) – As part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other public health threats, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is preparing to officially launch two important initiatives to protect the Region’s tourism sector and safeguard the health and safety of […]
VETERAN HILTON MANAGER NAMED NEW CHTA PRESIDENT
MIAMI, Florida (October 16, 2020) – Puerto Rico’s Caribe Hilton general manager Pablo Jose Torres Sojo has been elected president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). A veteran of the hospitality industry, he takes over from Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass who for the past two years presided over the association, which represents the […]
CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE 39 PLANNED FOR SPRING 2021
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association exploring host destinations MIAMI, Florida (October 13, 2020) – Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the region’s leading showcase of its global leadership, diversity and resilience in tourism, is being planned for Spring 2021, and organizers are seeking innovative ideas and expressions of interest from tourism stakeholders. Karen Whitt, Chairman of Caribbean […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series “Traveler Intentions & Safety Concerns: What’s the Latest Word From the American Traveler?”
Thursday, October 1, 2020 2:00 – 3:15PM ET Please click here for the full presentation. MMGY Shares the Latest Results from its Travel Intentions Pulse Survey of US Leisure Travelers and new Travel Safety Barometer Delve into the Meaning Behind the Data for Questions and Feedback from One of the Region’s Leading Hoteliers and Seasoned […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series “A 360° Look at Consumer Response & Restaurant Adaptation to This New Normal Webinar”
Thursday, September 30, 2020 4:00 – 5:15PM ET Please click here for the full presentation. • What the World is Saying • Consumer Behavior Patterns from Midan’s Research: How they’re buying, acting, and engaging • Take out Best Practices and Restaurant Opportunities to Re-Invent and Compete: A View from the Operator Perspective • Communicating with […]
CHTA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR SUPPORT TO RURAL AREAS ON WORLD TOURISM DAY
MIAMI, Florida (September 25, 2020) – The president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) welcomed the focus of World Tourism Day this year on the important, but often overlooked, linkages between tourism and rural development. Applauding the World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) celebration of tourism’s essential role in providing opportunities beyond major urban centers, […]
CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND DOMINICA’S SECRET BAY TEAM UP TO SUPPORT HOSPITALITY TRAINING
MIAMI, Florida (September 13, 2020) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) and Dominica’s award-winning Secret Bay boutique resort are joining forces to support the professional development of the region’s hospitality workers. All proceeds from the raffle of a five-night stay for two at the exclusive property will go toward providing […]
CHTA ONLINE ROUNDTABLES SEEK TO BUILD STRONGER CARIBBEAN TOURISM
MIAMI, Florida (September 24, 2020) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is using online roundtable discussions as part of its wider efforts to help accelerate the rebuilding of the Caribbean tourism sector and to ensure the region emerges from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) stronger than it was before the pandemic brought the lifeblood […]
TRAVEL ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP TO OFFER TRAVEL PROTECTION AT CARIBBEAN HOTELS
MIAMI, Florida (September 18, 2020) – U.S. travelers to the Caribbean can breathe easier thanks to a new partnership between the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Trip Mate, offering travel protection if the unexpected happens with a visit booked at participating member hotels. Trip Mate, one of the global leaders in administering […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Rebuilding the Caribbean Focus on Modern Customer Service”
Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:00PM – 3:15PM ET Health safety considerations will dominate consumer attitudes and behaviors post COVID-19 which will determine the type and style of customer service delivery. How should the hospitality industry respond and how do we develop our teams in today’s ever-changing landscape? To view the full presentation, please click […]