CHTA Membership Outreach to Belize
On July 3rd the Belize Hotel Association held its Annual General Meeting at the Black Orchid Resort in Belize. Guest Speaker at the AGM was Ms. Martha Valdivia, CHTA’s Director of Membership Development. Ms. Valdivia shared her in-depth knowledge of online sales and marketing, and her experience in cultivating and maintaining partnerships in the Caribbean. […]
New Student/Academia Membership
In an effort to further strengthen CHTA’s ties with academic institutions and holding fast to its commitment to people development in the region, CHTA is pleased to announce its New Student/Academia category of membership to be rolled-out over the summer and ready for the 2018-2019 academic year. Dues: • Students – $75/year; Academics – $100/year […]
Social Responsibility Best Practice Case Study: Playa Hotels and Resorts
Written by Samantha Hardy, Playa Hotels and Resorts Over the course of any given year, Playa Hotels and Resorts dedicate a significant amount of time and effort to making an impact on the local community and giving back to the destinations in which they live. Whether it’s restoration or reforestation projects, or hosting children with […]
Benefits of E-Learning for the hospitality industry
Written by Amrita Bhalla, A.B Consulting Tourism and travel now accounts for more than 10.2% of global GDP according to the 2018 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook released by Deloitte. The hospitality sector is projected to sustain a 5-6% growth in 2018, highlighting the increasing need for a skilled workforce. As industry growth and competition […]
CHTA and Springboard Caribbean Launch an Internationally Accredited Qualification For Supervisors And Managers
In keeping with CHTA’s strategic objective to “Develop our People”, CHTA is pleased to announce the launch of the Certificate in Management & Leadership for Business & Hospitality with Springboard Caribbean, our strategic educational partner. The qualification is accredited by the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) and has been designed to help existing and […]
2018 CHTA Industry Awards
The CHTA Industry Awards are the highest honor bestowed by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association to its membership. They recognize excellence in Caribbean hotel operations by demonstrating superior achievement in: Resort Operations, Food & Beverage, Marketing and Sales, Resort Maintenance, Staff Training and Motivation, Innovative Management, Environmental Practices, Community Affairs, and Involvement with National […]
Taste of the Caribbean Awards
Taste of the Caribbean is one of the most prestigious culinary awards in the region. The only culinary competition where chefs and bartenders throughout the Caribbean are able to compete with one another in one arena. The competition evaluates competitors on an individual and group level. Below is a list of the overall winners of […]
A Celebration of Caribbean Unity and Excellence: CHIEF, Taste of the Caribbean and Caribbean305
For the second time CHTA brought together three of its most popular events to Miami, in a celebration of unity, excellence and diversity. The fourth annual Caribbean Hospitality Exchange Forum (CHIEF) once again brought together Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry to Miami on June 22-24, 2018, to face their common challenges and celebrate their triumphs […]
The Caribbean Contemporary Cuisine Cookbook
Over the last 20 years the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has sought to raise the profile of the Caribbean’s food culture. While many have explored the frontiers of contemporary Caribbean cuisine, both national and expatriate chefs, the concept of a unique, modern and accessible cuisine has never really taken hold in the minds of […]
Bridging the Caribbean Skills Gap
Written by Adriana Serna, Director of Communications, CHTA The viability and growth of any service-based company lies firmly on the shoulders of the people that provide that service. In few industries does the quality of the staff have such a direct impact on the bottom line as it does in the hospitality and tourism industry. […]