How to Protect your Bottom Line from Emergency Cancellations
One of the worst case scenarios for any hotelier is having to deal with emergency cancellations. Sometimes they are caused by inclement weather such as storms and hurricanes, while in other instances they are emergencies of a much more personal nature. When guests cancel their vacation plans due to illness or accidents, the hotelier is […]
Caribbean305 will showcase 16 Caribbean Destinations
Caribbean heritage month will come to a close with a bang, as we prepare for the largest Caribbean celebration to hit Miami. The cuisine, music and culture of 16 Caribbean destinations will be showcased in one night when the general public can enjoy the second annual Caribbean305 celebration on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 8 […]
Taste of the Caribbean’s Food and Beverage Professional Development Sessions
For over 20 years, Food and Beverage professionals throughout the Caribbean have come to Taste of the Caribbean to polish their skills, learn the latest culinary trends and, how to make their restaurants more efficient and profitable. This year’s taste offers an array of of professional development sessions from menu planning, to innovative meat cuts, […]
New Virtual Features in store for the CHIEF’s Exchange Hub
Far more than just a trade show, this year’s CHIEF Exchange Hub has new experiences and features for attendees and exhibitors alike, some of which you can take advantage of before you get to the event. CHIEF’s Facebook Event Page The networking has already begun! Start engaging with CHIEF attendees on CHIEF’s Facebook Event Page. […]
Unity: The Caribbean’s Strongest Defense this Hurricane Season
If the 2017 hurricane season taught us anything, it taught us this one maxim: what affects one Caribbean nation, affects us all. Whether you were in the eye of the storm or not directly impacted, the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry as whole was greatly impacted primarily due to the public’s perception of the region […]
Tourism Chief Upbeat About The Caribbean’s Future
CHTA’s Frank Comito expresses confidence in the Caribbean’s tourism performance MIAMI (June 4, 2018) – High consumer demand for a Caribbean travel experience and increased tourism investments in hotels and airport improvements bode well for the future of the Caribbean’s tourism sector, which is exceeding 2018 expectations despite the fact that some hotels in […]
CHTA PRESIDENT WELCOMES BARBADOS’ FIRST FEMALE PRIME MINISTER
MIAMI (May 28, 2018) – The resounding mandate that Barbados’ first female prime minister earned from the electorate is a vote of confidence for women in leadership throughout the Caribbean, says Karolin Troubetzkoy, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), as she congratulated incoming Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley on her, and her […]
CARIBBEAN HOTELIERS ADVISED TO BECOME GDPR COMPLIANT
MIAMI (May 25, 2018) – Caribbean hoteliers are being advised to ensure European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. During a recent webinar hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Brian Kent, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Flip.to, explained that the GDPR imposes a strict set of requirements on how […]
Bar Fraud: A Growing Source of Concern
Written by Raakesh Madoo Customer fraud is prevalent; a universal problem indeed. From customers walking out without paying their tabs; making unnecessary complaints to avoid paying the bill; false credit cards and counterfeit currency; to soliciting bartenders with a larger tip. All Food and Beverage Managers acknowledge the cleaver and indigenous ways by which the unscrupulous […]
3 Ways to Invest in Hotel Design That Goes Beyond Surf & Sun
By Juan Carlos Ayala, Senior Project Manager, OBMI While the Caribbean’s beautiful beaches make a wonderful reason to retreat to the region for a vacation, hoteliers and designers are working hard to create exclusive amenities and experiences for guests to enjoy, which go beyond the breathtaking landscapes. With hundreds of options available for guests, creating […]