Registration Now Open for Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum 2024
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has opened registration for the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF 2024). This premier event is set to take place November 18-20, 2024, at the Kovens Conference Center in North Miami. Under the theme “Keeping it Real – Amplifying Caribbean Tourism through Authenticity, Integration and Immersion”, CHIEF 2024 […]
CHTA Announces Antigua and Barbuda as Host for 43rd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Eastern Caribbean Nation to Host Event for the First Time in May 2025 The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected Antigua and Barbuda as the host destination for the 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM). Scheduled for May 18-22, 2025, the event will attract major global buyers and regional suppliers, showcasing Antigua and Barbuda’s […]
CHTA Releases Comprehensive Construction and Investment Benchmarking Report
A Key Resource for Policy, Planning and Decision-Making, Highlighting Investor Confidence in Caribbean Tourism The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has released its highly anticipated Construction and Investment Benchmarking Report, offering invaluable insights into the region’s thriving hospitality and tourism sector. The report provides detailed profiles of 27 Caribbean destinations, analyzing key performance indicators […]
CHTA Champions Sports Tourism in the Caribbean Following Historic Paris Olympics Success
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling for the region to embrace sports development and sports tourism following the outstanding performance of Caribbean athletes at the recent Paris Olympic Games. Historic achievements by athletes like St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond, who secured their countries’ first-ever Olympic medals; Marileidy Paulino the […]
Caribbean Tourism Demonstrates Resilience with Rapid Recovery Following Hurricane Beryl
The Caribbean tourism industry has shown extraordinary resilience in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, with data revealing a rapid rebound in travel bookings. Despite the initial impact of the storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Grenadines on July 1, the region has experienced a remarkable turnaround, driven particularly by its […]
CHTA President Praises Jamaica’s Hurricane Preparedness, Assures Ongoing Support for Affected Areas
President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, has praised the strength of local and regional public-private sector partnerships, while congratulating tourism stakeholders across Jamaica for their strong level of preparedness in weathering the dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island this week. “Jamaica was spared the worst of the […]
CHTA Extends Support in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
President Madden-Greig encourages continued travel to unaffected areas within the region The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is extending its sympathy and support to those affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl, particularly in islands such as Carriacou and Petite Martinique in Grenada, as well as Mayreau, Canouan, Union Island and others which […]
President’s Message June 2024
Dear Members, Partners, and Sponsors, As we reflect on the past few months, I feel immense pride in our industry and association with our accomplishments. During COVID-19, we adeptly transitioned our hallmark events online to sustain industry growth. The Caribbean continues to defy the odds and our region recorded in 2023, a In 2023, regional […]
CHTA Celebrates the Success of the Inaugural Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first-ever Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the groundbreaking event showcased sustainable tourism development, focusing on giving back to local communities in the host country […]
Acting CEO Message | June 2024
As I settle back at my desk after a very productive and successful set of activities for and around Caribbean Travel Marketplace #42 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this message provides an excellent opportunity to share with you – industry peer and a CHTA stakeholder – a few important points to ensure that you and the […]