CHTA & 7 PILLARS JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE NEW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
7 Pillars Marketing on Demand Portal to Support Member Marketing Strategies MIAMI (May 7, 2019) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced a new partnership with business solutions provider, The 7 Pillars of Digital Marketing , which is a partner company of Blueliner Marketing. 7 Pillars is a group of professional marketing […]
CARTAGENA TOURISM ASSOCIATION JOINS CHTA AS FIRST NEW DESTINATION IN 15 YEARS
MIAMI (April 16, 2019) – Cartagena, the colonial port city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, represented by COTELCO Cartagena, joined the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) as its 33rd destination and the first commercial association to join the regional association in more than 15 years. COTELCO Cartagena, a chapter of Colombia’s hotel and […]
HOW TO BOOST BUSINESS BY EMBRACING CHANGE, DIVERSITY AND GROWTH
“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Be strategic: Those that adapt to change and uncertainty are better positioned to thrive in tough times. Understanding the issues and industry trends impacting your business and visualizing the growth potential is essential for success […]
HOTEL EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN, AND EDUCATE
With wellness travel being one of that fastest growing sectors in tourism and experiential travel being a key driver for the millennial market, STEM@ Hotels has found new programs and product offerings for their hotels that integrate with the local resources to provide unique experiences for guests. Belize Ocean Club, offers guests activities that promote […]
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S INCREDIBLE SUCCESS IN TOURISM?
The Caribbean has much to learn from the Dominican Republic’s incredible success in tourism. That’s according to CHTA Director General and CEO Frank Comito, who recently accepted an invitation from tourism icon Frank Rainieri to address a group of local stakeholders on the topic ‘Dominican Tourism in the Caribbean and Global Context’. The CHTA chief […]
MORE BARBADOS STAKEHOLDERS TO BENEFIT FROM TOURISM TRAINING
CHTA Education Foundation and Virgin Holidays join to offer more “Development Days” MIAMI (April 4, 2019) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has doubled the number of training sessions available for hospitality professionals in Barbados, following a surge in demand for the popular initiative, which is supported by Virgin Holidays. Respected […]
GENUINELY INCLUSIVE GUEST CARE TRAINING IS BACK IN BARBADOS!
Virgin Holidays builds on 2018 Pilot Program to promote greater equality across the Caribbean Training Program demonstrates and enhances the benefits of diversity and inclusion to the tourism industry Miami & London, March 28th: Virgin Holidays continues its partnership with the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTA Education Foundation) by building on the […]
A NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE FROM PATRICIA AFFONSO-DASS, PRESIDENT, CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION (CHTA)
Caribbean Tourism: Adapting to Change As we look back over 2018 and look forward to the New Year, I am reminded of the C.S. Lewis quote: “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” Our region’s rich tourism past and our many successes have served us well, providing a sound foundation […]
Commercial Restoration: Key to Reopening Businesses After Natural or Man-made Disasters
Written by Cotton International, CHTA Member The recent events that have impacted the Caribbean have emphasized the importance of companies being prepared to face damages or losses. Almost a year after the most devastating atmospheric phenomenon recorded in recent history, many businesses are still struggling to return their operations to normalcy, either because of adjustments […]
Why Use Influencer Marketing for Travel and Tourism?
Written by Blueliner Marketing, CHTA Member The digital landscape is brimming with opportunities to get your brand’s best message into the eyes, ears, and collective hearts of every potential consumer with internet access. Wielding the internet as a tool, you can woo new customers with hi-res images of sun-drenched seashores on Instagram, or share beautifully […]