APPEAL TO GROWING DIVERSE MARKETS PRESENTS REGION WITH TREMENDOUS UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITY
Travel has now almost elevated to the ranks of being a God-given right, and all indications point to continued growth as incomes rise and the middle and upper-middle class grows, particularly in developing countries. Skift Research, drawing from data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, estimated last May that over 500 million additional new […]
TOURISM LEADERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN MIAMI
Lead Photo: Muriel Wiltord of the Martinique Promotion Bureau will be recognized in Miami. MIAMI (November 3, 2019) – Three respected Caribbean tourism leaders will be recognized for their leadership achievements at the 2019 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards slated for December 14 in Miami. Muriel Wiltord, Director of The Americas for the Martinique Promotion Bureau; Commissioner […]
SAINT LUCIAN PROFESSIONALS COMPLETE DIVERSITY TRAINING
Guest care program made possible through the support of Tourism Enhancement Fund SAINT LUCIA (September 27, 2019) – With support from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association (SLHTA) and the Caribbean Hotel Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF), 180 Saint Lucian hospitality workers polished their skills in a series of […]
MORE CARIBBEAN PROFESSIONALS COMPLETE HOSPITALITY TRAINING
ST. MAARTEN (October 14, 2019) – Hundreds of Caribbean tourism professionals are honing their skills in cutting-edge customer service training sessions presented by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF).The Foundation provides people throughout the region with an awareness of the industry’s varied career options, as well as technical and professional development opportunities […]
WORLD TOURISM DAY MESSAGE FROM PATRICIA AFFONSO-DASS PRESIDENT, CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 The theme of this year’s World Tourism Day, “Tourism and Jobs: A better future for all”, is particularly relevant for the Caribbean because no other sector creates more jobs or more opportunities in a wider variety of professions and skills. In addition to the 2.5 million people employed directly, many more benefit indirectly […]
HOUSE OF ANGOSTURA INVITES CARIBBEAN BARTENDERS AND MIXOLOGISTS TO COMPETE FOR COCKTAIL HONORS
Six bartenders to be selected for November 10 prelims ahead of 2020 Global Championship PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (September 23, 2019) – Bartenders and mixologists from across the Caribbean are encouraged to apply to qualify for the 10th ANGOSTURA® Global Cocktail Challenge (AGCC), on February 23, 2020 in Trinidad. Caribbean entrants have until Thursday, October […]
CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY FORGE TIES
Agreement Inked to Protect the Environment and Promote Tourism Sustainability MIAMI (August 25, 2019) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has teamed up with one of the world’s leading environmental organizations, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to help create a more resilient Caribbean where tourism thrives while communities benefit and natural resources are used […]
Industry Readies for 2019 Atlantic Storm Season
NOAA Predicts Near-normal 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Readiness Plans Should be Well Underway – Training, Stakeholder Meetings, Reviews of Policies, Stockpiling Provisions and Materials CHTA Updates Crisis Communications Guide Industry Hurricane Cancellation Guidelines for Hotels and Destinations See How Your Readiness Plans Stack Up Against Best Practices Insurance Readiness – Before and After TripMate Travel […]
CARIBBEAN305 RETURNS TO MIAMI THIS SUMMER
A celebration of the culinary, spirits and cultural wonders of the Caribbean coming to Mana Wynwood, June 22 MIAMI (May 16, 2019) – South Florida’s premier Caribbean culinary and cultural celebration, Caribbean305, returns to Miami on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Mana Wynwood, a new location for the annual event. Featuring flavors from more than […]
DISASTER READINESS: INSIGHTS FROM TROPICAL SHIPPING
As we approach the June 1st opening of the hurricane season, our thoughts should shift to readiness. Last month, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) partnered with Tropical Shipping for its annual disaster management workshop series, with two sessions held in The Bahamas. Tropical has conducted annual workshops in the Caribbean for many years, […]