Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Launches “Forward Together” Initiative
Engaged membership is essential for the region’s recovery and sustainability MIAMI, Florida (March 21, 2021) — As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, […]
Caribbean Tourism Leader Lauds Women’s Contributions to Fighting COVID-19
MIAMI, Florida (March 6, 2021) – Caribbean women are being celebrated for their tremendous efforts in helping the region’s countries and territories combat and recover from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. In a statement marking International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel […]
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Goes Virtual in 2021
Expanded travel trade event will showcase the region’s diverse product offerings to the world MIAMI (February 10, 2021) – For the first time in nearly 40 years, Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the premier annual gathering where Caribbean hospitality and tourism professionals meet with regional colleagues and international buyers and sellers, will be staged virtually. The […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series “Understanding & Adjusting to New Traveler Testing Requirements by the US, UK and Canada”
Tuesday, January 26, 2020 1:00 – 2:15PM ET Please click here for the full presentation. New testing entry requirements imposed this month for international travelers returning to or entering the US, UK and Canada are causing challenges for the tourism industry and Caribbean Governments. Many destinations lack the capacity to conduct the tests within the […]
CHTA Asks Canadian Government to Reverse Harmful COVID-19 Travel Requirement
MIAMI (January 9, 2021) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), which represents the Caribbean’s biggest industry, has made its case to the Government of Canada to reconsider new pandemic testing rules that will strain already stressed Caribbean public health systems and cause further damage to the region’s economy. From January 7, 2021, Canada […]
CHTA Leader Frank Comito Transitions From Trade Association Leadership Role
Travel trade veteran Vanessa Ledesma takes over as Acting CEO and Director General MIAMI (January 4, 2021) – Frank Comito has stepped down as CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) after guiding the association through the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several devastating hurricanes and numerous global challenges impacting […]
CHTA President Predicts Rapid Return of Caribbean Tourism
Pablo Torres Salutes ‘Countless Health Heroes’ SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (December 31, 2020) – Pablo Torres, the president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), predicted the Caribbean will see a return of tourism to the region, “faster than many parts of the world,” thanks to the protocols and partnerships implemented throughout the region […]
CHTA Shares Optimistic Outlook for Tourism’s Recovery
MIAMI, Florida (December 11, 2020) – As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact global tourism, top Caribbean private sector tourism leaders are asserting that tourism is the region’s best hope for recovery and renewal and that the successful revival of the sector relies on its ability to enhance its strengths while simultaneously […]
Caribbean Tourism Health Safety Training Series: “COVID-19 Essential Health Guidelines for Hospitality Sector”
Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET The Caribbean Tourism Health Safety Training Series was rolled out to provide training for critical points on the continuum of the traveler’s experience at the destination. We encourage CHTA Members and welcome Non-Members to register for the Training Series. For the full training series schedule, please click here.
Experts to examine Caribbean tourism and economic recovery this Friday
MIAMI, Florida (December 8, 2020) – Strategies for the quick recovery of Caribbean economies from the devastation wrought by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic will be discussed by regional and global stakeholders at a virtual forum hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), and the Global Tourism Resilience […]