CHTA URGES MAJOR TOUR OPERATOR TO SETTLE ITS DEBTS TO CARIBBEAN HOTELS
MIAMI (June 8, 2020) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling on one of the world’s largest leisure, travel and tourism companies, TUI Group (Touristik Union International), to reimburse Caribbean hotels and resorts for services received. Last April, CHTA appealed for a response from those tour operators which had failed to reimburse […]
CHTA’S FRANK COMITO SAYS CARIBBEAN DISASTER COORDINATION EXPERIENCE HELPING TO FIGHT PANDEMIC
MIAMI (June 5, 2020) – A tourism leader has lauded the coordination between many of the region’s governments, the tourism industry and public health authorities, which used their experiences with natural and man-made disasters to minimize the effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to strengthen Caribbean resilience. However, Frank Comito, CEO and Director General of the Caribbean […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “European Marketplace: New Opportunities For Your Recovery Plans”
Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:00PM – 3:15PM ET Full presentation can be found here. Moderator: Carol Hay, CEO, McKenzie Gayle Limited & Representative of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation Chapter UK & Europe Panelists: Manuela Hörl, Product/Marketing Specialist Caribbean Island, DER Touristik Deutschland GmbH – German Market Sander Langeveld, Owner & Managing Director, GlobActive – Benelux […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Marketing For Business Recovery”
Thursday, May 29, 2020 2:00 – 3:15PM ET New demands and new realities demand a transformation in our marketing approach to meet consumer expectations and drive results Full presentations can be found here. Moderator: Karen Whitt, Vice-President, Marketing and Brand Development, Hartling Group and 1st Vice President, CHTA Panelists: Ed Carey, CSO, Discover Puerto Rico […]
CHTA’S TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN LAUNCHES VIRTUAL FRIDAY LIME
MIAMI (May 27, 2020) – Caribbean food and beverage industry aficionados have been raising their glasses every Friday evening to toast the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) new “Limin’ wid Taste” expositions by some of the region’s leading mixologists. Each Friday, CHTA’s Taste of the Caribbean judges unite to bring the hospitality industry and Caribbean enthusiasts together […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series ‘”US Traveler Intentions Pulse Survey: Impact of COVID-19″
Join us to hear the most recent results and insights of MMGY’s biweekly study of U.S. business and leisure travelers. This survey measures current and future traveler sentiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will track trends and shifts in travel intentions. Panelists: Chris Davidson, EVP/Insights and Strategy, MMGY Global Peter C. Yesawich, Ph.D., Vice Chairman, […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Staying Sane in an Insane World”
Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:00-3:15PM ET Panelists: A.B Consulting, Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association, Innergy, and Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association Full Presentations (minus the Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association presentation) can be found here.
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Return to the Sky: Global and Regional Airlift Outlook”
Friday, May 1, 2020 2:00 – 3:15PM ET • What Does History Tell Us About an Airlift Bounce Back? • What Will It Take to Restore Consumer Confidence About Flying? • How Best Can Airlines, Destinations and Tourism Stakeholders Collaborate Towards Recovery? • How Can Caribbean Destinations Position Themselves for Airlift’s Return? Join Us for […]
CHTA WARNS SOME CARIBBEAN HOTELS COULD COLLAPSE IF SOME TOUR OPERATORS DON’T PAY MONIES OWED
MIAMI (May 3, 2020) – Citing the unprecedented pressures facing Caribbean hotels and resorts because of the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) called on those international tour operators which have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients as early as January to expedite reimbursements. Frank Comito, CEO […]
CHTA Live: The Resilience Series – “Covid-19 and Insurance Claims: What You Need to Know”
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 2:00 – 3:00PM ET Q&A can be found here. Full presentations can be found here. • What’s Likely Covered? Many members have been advised by their insurance companies that Business Interruption Insurance losses are excluded in the event of a pandemic. What is the basis for the insurers position on this? […]