CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Safeguarding the Guest Experience with Contactless Technology – Part 1”
Thursday, September 3, 2020 2:00PM – 3:15PM ET The shift toward contactless technology solutions has been developing for years, but now it is an important component to eliminate any element of the experience that could create a risk for either the guest or your team. During this session, our panel will share solutions you can […]
Caribbean Tourism Health Safety Training Series: “Tourism Health Safety 101 and THiS Overview”
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 3:00PM – 5:00PM 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.
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Gauging Consumer Travel Sentiments: Travelzoo’s Caribbean Travel Outlook”
Thursday, August 27, 2:00 – 3:15PM ET View full presentations here. • Is the Needle Moving? • What are US and Canadian Travelers Saying? • Who’s Ready to Travel Now? In the Coming Months? Next Winter? • What Search and Booking Patterns are We Seeing? • Have Traveler’s Expectations Changed? • How Can You Use […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Risk Management: Liability Waivers in a COVID-19 World”
Thursday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:15PM ET View full presentations here. View Larry Basham’s support documents: Sample Covid 19 Resort Entrance Signage and Sample Covid_19 Limitation of Liability. • Health Safety Training is Essential But Not Enough to Minimize All-Around Risk • A Comprehensive Approach to Liability Waivers Must Be Part of Your Operational Strategies • Where […]
CHTA CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF ICONIC CARIBBEAN HOTELIER
Tributes pour in following the passing of Professor Heinz Simonitsch, CD MIAMI (July 20, 2020) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) saluted legendary hotelier Professor Heinz Simonitsch, CD, who passed away over the weekend, as the foremost pioneer of sustainable tourism development in the region. “Professor Heinz was a pioneer in […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Finding Opportunities in a Crisis – Entrepreneurship in Food & Beverage: Beverage Sector”
Friday, July 17 4:30 – 6:00PM ET Full presentation can be found here. As hospitality professionals tackle the challenges of job loss, reduction in income and uncertainty, the current crisis provides for an opportunity for food and beverage professionals to step out of their comfort zone, become creative problem-solvers and discover their entrepreneurial spirit. Join […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Future Perspectives in the UK Market”
Thursday, July 16, 2020 2:00PM – 3:15PM ET Moderator: Richard Williams, CEO Richard Williams & Associates Inc Panelists: – Cheryl Carter, Director, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, UK – Victoria Cranmer, Owner, Paradise Promotions UK – Natasha Griffin, Owner, Simply Caribbean UK – Daniela Wagner, Group Business Development Director, Travel Weekly UK and a Director of […]
EVERYBODY PROFITS FROM NONPROFIT TOURISM BODIES
A joint editorial by Frank J. Comito, CEO and Director General, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA); and Brian D. Frontin, President, Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) and CEO, Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism Association (THRTA) <span MIAMI (July 12, 2020) — The nonprofit tourism associations of the Caribbean are integral to the region’s […]
Caribbean Tourism Health & Safety Training Series: Food & Beverage Service (English & Espanol)
Food & Beverage Service (Excluding Food Prep) Who: F&B Outlets, Restaurants, Accommodations with F&B Offerings: Owners, Managers, Supervisors, Directors Facilitators: CARPHA, Ecolab & CHTA
CARIBBEAN UNVEILS INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT REOPENING TOURISM
Health and Tourism Partnership Addresses COVID-19 Risks to Travelers and Employees MIAMI (July 4, 2020) – The Caribbean’s health and tourism authorities’ COVID-19 Caribbean Tourism Task Force announced a new initiative to help safeguard the health of travelers and employees during a recent virtual press conference, unveiling comprehensive health safety guidelines supported by an aggressive training schedule […]