The Evolution of Email
Written by Scott Bacon, Miles Partnership Hundreds of experts in all aspects of email marketing recently gathered at the Email Evolution Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, to explore new trends, technologies and innovations in Email Marketing. From content development to deliverability to SPAM compliance and more, the conference explored the complexities of people-based marketing and […]
A Caribbean Year in Review
Written by Ashley Proceviat, Sojern As 2017 draws to a close, Sojern reflects on the year that was and the travel and tourism trends that impacted the Caribbean. Extreme weather—an understatement—took its toll on much of the Caribbean this year, but there is cause for optimism. According to our latest Global Travel Insights report, Cancun […]
If Your Website Was An Employee, Would You Fire It?
Written by Shri Lildharrie, HebsDigital A Caribbean hotelier recently asked me an extremely on-point question: “How do I get more direct bookings and not be so dependent on OTAs?” This hotelier understood that their small hotel can’t possibly go head-to-head with the big guys, but still wanted to get a larger slice of the pie […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions CHTA Members Need to Make in 2018
2017 brought along lots of dramatic changes and opportunities for the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry. Along with the huge impact of climate change, the industry continues to face the challenges brought about by technology, political upheaval and meeting the ever-evolving needs of the global traveler. The following three top trends have been selected that will […]
5 Hotel Design Trends For 2018
Written by Andres Osorio, Hospitality Designer, OBM International The rate at which our industry continues to evolve is staggering. Hospitality managers are busy trying to understand which trends will help their property stand out. So, what are the hotel design trends that will be favored in 2018? OBMI asked their design team to share some […]
The Importance of Giving
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 show in North America. Donate night stays for the silent auction, showcase your hotel in front of thousands of avid travelers, while you help secure a bright future for our industry and […]
New Members (October – December 2017)
Radisson Grenada Beach Resort http://www.radisson.com/grenada SEAS SA http://www.seas-sa.com/ Hotel Spec International, Inc. http://www.hotelspec.com Willowbank Hotel, Resort & Conference Center https://www.willowbank.bm Affinity Travel Group / Travel To Do Good http://www.traveltodogood.com Simon Cadette Limited NA ESJ Azul, Isla Verde http://www.esjazul.com SLS BahaMar http://slsbahamar.com Secure Edge Networks http://www.securedgenetworks.com Mango Digital Marketing http://www.mangodigitalmarketing.com Oceania Baths Inc http://www.oceania-attitude.com Boutique Hotel […]
Caribbean Job Bank
CHTA has created a Caribbean Job Bank with the primary mission of connecting candidates from affected destinations with gainful temporary or permanent employment. It will provide numerous employment opportunities in and out of the Caribbean, as well as direct people to properties affected by the storms that are in need of assistance. “Tourism is the […]
Puerto Rico is Ready for Marketplace. Are You?
We are happy to state and reaffirm that Puerto Rico is ready to host the Caribbean’s largest and longest-running marketing event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace. More than 100 hotels are open and operating. More than four thousand restaurants are taking orders and serving up delicious cuisine. Major tourist attractions island-wide have been restored. All in time […]
CaribbeanTravel.com’s New Digital Advertising Program
As we ramp up our regional collaborative marketing strategy, The CHTA and CTO are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with digital advertising company Destination Travel Network (DTN), a division of Simpleview. DTN brings expertise in digital advertising and has been retained to develop, market and manage a long-awaited digital advertising program on CaribbeanTravel.com. […]