CHTA’S ‘ONE CARIBBEAN FAMILY’ INITIATIVE TO HELP HURRICANE-HIT COMMUNITIES

President Troubetzkoy reaches out to hotels and Caribbean-focused businesses The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has launched a booking initiative that allows hotels across the region to help those who have been adversely impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria while also highlighting that more than 70 percent of Caribbean destinations have not been affected […]

CHTA STANDS WITH CARIBBEAN LEADERS IN CALL TO BUILD CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE

ST. LUCIA (September 21, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is backing calls by Caribbean leaders for the international community to keep the devastating impact of climate change on the global development agenda. As the region’s prime ministers and presidents gather in New York for the annual meeting of the United Nations […]

CARIBBEAN TOURISM PROGRESS HINGES ON SMARTER PARTNERSHIPS

CHTA points to progress, but government and private sector stakeholders must exercise greater prudence in managing communications and resolving challenges MIAMI (August 27, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) applauds efforts being made by the region’s public and private sectors to grow tourism, but cautions against the inherent risks if the sectors do not […]

CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $130,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS THIS YEAR

MIAMI (August 18, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is awarding more than $130,000 worth of scholarships to nearly three dozen Caribbean students this year. Including the renewal of 12 scholarships awarded to students last year, this academic year will record a total of 34 scholarships funded by the nonprofit group. Seventy people […]

Leveraging Emerging Technologies To Improve The Guest Experience

Written by OBM International In the last few years, there has been a steady rise with the integration of technology within the hospitality industry. Hotels that are investing and implementing new guest-facing and service oriented technologies stand to gain a competitive advantage, increased guest satisfaction and increased revenue opportunities. To stay ahead of the curve, […]

CHTA Education Foundation Awards More Than $130,000 in Scholarships this Year

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is awarding more than $130,000 worth of scholarships to nearly three dozen Caribbean students this year. Including the renewal of 12 scholarships awarded to students last year, this academic year will record a total of 34 scholarships funded by the nonprofit group. Seventy people applied this […]

CAST Webinar: Value and Benefit of Coral Reefs

Join our live webinar to learn more about how climate change impacts life below water, our coral reefs in particular, and solutions for the coral replanting. Learn the key areas that need to be considered when starting a reef restoration and discuss the challenges and opportunities from a real life case study, the Bahamas Reef […]

Registration is Open for the Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum

Registration is now open for CTO’s Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum (CSSTF 2017), an officially listed activity for the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.  The event will take place September 6-8, 2017 in partnership with member country St. Kitts. The Forum will provide a tangible opportunity to meet, share best practices, network, and   […]

The Allied Member Roadmap to Sales Success

Written by Martha Valdivia, Director of Membership Development, CHTA As Director of Membership Development for CHTA, I many times get asked by new Allied Members how to leverage this new relationship to really make an impact on their penetration in the region and ultimately increase their leads and business.  When I look at our Allied […]

3 Tips for Improving Guest Expectations

Written by Sojern These days, it’s more important than ever to ensure that you set the right expectations for your potential guests. Sojern’s eBook, The Hotelier’s Guide to Managing Guest Expectations in the Digital Age, gives tips and tricks to put your property’s best foot forward, including: Understand your offerings, and who they are likely […]