CSHAE Hosts Annual Leadership Conference Sponsored by ARDA ROC
The Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Leadership Conference, sponsored by American Resort Development Association – Resort Owners’ Coalition (ARDA-ROC), in Puerto Rico prior to the opening of Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Association executives from 13 hotel associations participated in the AGM and Leadership training including professionals from […]
CHIEF 2018: Innovation through Unity
This year’s Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) will focus on how can the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry can embrace innovation through unity. How can hospitality and tourism leaders in the region share best practices, market the region in a unified manner and support one another professionally? How can we innovate to move the […]
A Vibrant New Marketplace!
This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace displayed a vibrant new look and feel, and celebrated the resiliency of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. An impressive Opening Night Celebration that brought the audience to its feet began this year’s event. The Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra played an homage to Puerto Rican music and culture, including the mega […]
Top Three Romance Travel Trends for 2018
With more couples having travelled together before tying the knot, newlyweds are looking at more unusual ways to ensure that their honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Couples are putting their own stamp on this tradition and reinventing it. Below are 2018 top three romance travel trends your property can implement to set yourself apart as […]
JAMAICA TO HOST 2019 CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (February 4, 2018) – The Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event will be held in Jamaica next year. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) officially announced that the 37th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from January 29 to 31, 2019. The event […]
TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS GETTING SET FOR CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE THIS MONTH
SAN JUAN (January 20, 2018) – Registration for this month’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, to be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is strong. Following a meeting with the Host Committee in San Juan this week, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reported that demand among travel industry stakeholders […]
CHTA Honors the Memory of Barbara Furey
Barbara Furey, a publishing specialist and long-time supporter and contributor to the promotion and marketing of the Caribbean region, has died from complications following a short illness. She was 76 years of age. She worked alongside her partner and husband, James Furey, for more than 40 years representing the interests of the Caribbean in an […]
Public Spaces Raise Exciting Expectations in 2018
Written by OBM International Design trends are constantly evolving and the hospitality industry is always looking for its next big inspiration. From countless digital innovations to smarter customized solutions and multiple sense enhancing dining experiences, hoteliers are looking at various novel approaches to stay at the forefront of the luxury travel evolution. This year, hotel […]
Be a Warm Weather Escape for Snow Birds this Winter
With record breaking low temperatures hitting the US this winter, many avid travelers will flock to the New York Times Travel Show to find their ideal warm weather escape for the season. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your property at the New York Times Travel Show, the largest and longest-running trade and consumer trade […]
Caribbean Tourism Job Bank
Seasonal, Temporary and Permanent Positions The recent storms created a need for qualified talent to connect with seasonal, temporary and permanent job vacancies. In response, CHTA created the Caribbean Tourism Job Bank which connects talented Caribbean hospitality and tourism professionals with numerous gainful employment opportunities in and out of the Caribbean. This is an excellent […]