CHIEF Award nominations are Open!
The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) is coming to Miami on June 22-24, 2017, running concurrently to Taste of the Caribbean. Along with CHIEF and Taste, CHTA’s Industry Awards and CHIEF Awards are back to showcase the most innovative best practices in Caribbean Hospitality. “Last year we witnessed extreme forward-thinking programs from each of […]
Get a Glimpse at the Exciting Lineup of Educational Sessions at CHIEF
CHIEF 2018 will bring innovative and exciting sessions that promise to enhance individual hospitality and tourism professionals skills and boost their business’ bottom line. The hospitality industry is a highly guest service–oriented business where encounters between employees and guests determine the success of the business. Below is a sampling of the sessions that will be […]
HOTEL EXECUTIVE APPLAUDS GROWING ROLE OF CARIBBEAN WOMEN IN TOURISM, WANTS OBSTACLES ADDRESSED
MIAMI (March 8, 2018) – A prominent Caribbean tourism leader is calling on the region’s leaders to pay more attention to the need to protect and support women working in tourism, the region’s biggest money earner. Karolin Troubetzkoy, executive director of St. Lucia’s storied Jade Mountain resort and its adjoining sister property, Anse Chastanet, said “Caribbean […]
STACY COX ELECTED PRESIDENT OF HOTEL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES FOR NEXT TWO YEARS SAN JUAN
(February 18, 2018) – Caribbean tourism industry professional Stacy Cox has been elected president of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) for the next two years. Cox, who unexpectedly took the top job early last year following an unscheduled leadership change, received a full two-year mandate at the association’s annual general meeting, which […]
Cover to Cover: Create a Lasting Impression
Written by StarGroup International Since 1455, printed books have told stories, shared knowledge, inspired readers, and fueled imagination. Even in today’s digital world, books have an appeal and credibility that cannot be equaled. As marketing initiatives and technologies become more advanced, reliant on algorithms and AI (artificial intelligence); traditional forms of communication and interpersonal connection, […]
3 Ways To Create A Destination Hotel
Written by OMB International What’s the point of traveling to a destination, if you stay at a hotel that cuts you off from the real spirit of the country? When choosing a destination for weddings and meetings, many travelers search for a hotel that has a strong reflection of the local culture. Local scene-setting in […]
$85,000 Raised at the New York Times Travel Show Auction
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Education Foundation (CHTAEF) conducted its annual fundraising event at this year’s New York Times Travel Show 26-28 January. The auction raised nearly $85,000 from the generosity of more than 85 hotels around the region, who donate hotel stays to be auctioned. These funds, combined with the donations from the Foundation’s […]
Exclusive CHTA Member Rates at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Hotel
During your next stop over in Miami, use this exclusive CHTA member benefit and stay at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Hotel for 25% off their best available rate. Complimentary Airport Shuttle: 15-20 Min 5AM-1AM Complimentary in room Wi-Fi Room Service options State of the Art Fitness Center Restaurant, New Bar-Lounge, Pool Bar, Cafe […]
Create Romance Vacations That Play To Your Strengths
By Warwick Paradise Island – Bahamas Couples seek the perfect location as the backdrop for a destination wedding, marriage proposal or romantic getaway. With 30 destinations and thousands of hotels, the Caribbean provides unlimited options which make it difficult to stand out and find your niche in this lucrative market. Our advice is to create […]
Michelin-Star Chef Roberto Allocca visits the Caribbean for a Culinary Extravaganza
As part of the resort’s series of Delicious Journeys and with the commitment to provide diverse gastronomic experiences in the Caribbean, Eden Roc at Cap Cana will be hosting Chef Roberto Allocca from Relais Blu for a culinary residency this February, inspired by his restaurant in Capri, Italy. Beginning with “Amore on the Coast”, a […]