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 […]
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 […]