CHTA and CTO Collaboration Fast Track’s Measures to Ease Caribbean Travel
CHTA and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) continue to advance a regional tourism marketing and development initiative, working initially through CARICOM and the region’s public and private sector leaders. In July, CHTA and CTO presented a number of short, medium and long-term proposals to the regional leaders at their Heads of Government meeting in Grenada, […]
CHTA Destination Outreach
Over the past several months, CHTA’s CEO Frank Comito has visited the Caribbean destinations of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, St. Martin, the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands as part of CHTA’s ongoing outreach to member associations. CHTA welcomes the opportunity to learn more about the destinations successes and challenges while sharing […]
Registration is Open for Marketplace 2018!
At Marketplace 2018 we will be shaking things up, adding a vibrant new look, more buyers and exciting new activities that will strengthen the connectivity between all industry stakeholders. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration from August 10 – 23, 2017. Below are some of the new experiences you can expect: Spark Speed Networking Session: […]
Culture Clash: Is Your Company Culture Holding You Back?
A company’s culture is a clearly palpable, yet not always easily definable, aspect of a business. It is the personality of a business. It defines the company’s mission, values, ethics, expectations, goals, and the environment in which employees work. Company culture can also determine whether your business survives, thrives or dies. When you think of managing […]
CHTA JOINS FORCES WITH TRAVEL ASSOCIATIONS WORLDWIDE TO UNIFY SECTOR
MIAMI ( August 9 , 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is partnering with travel associations around the world to strengthen the tourism sector in the region. President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Karolin Troubetzkoy disclosed that under the stewardship of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), CHTA […]
CHTA TO WORK CLOSELY WITH DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PRIVATE SECTOR
MIAMI (July 27, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is deepening its partnership and outreach to hoteliers and tourism partners in the Dominican Republic. As part of a new agreement, a center of tourism information planned by the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants in the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), will share with CHTA and its […]
NATIONAL TRAVEL ASSOCIATION COALITION, SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE TO GOVERNMENTS
As our sector continues to change, it is important to share the vision of the National Travel Association Coalition (NTAC), the body recently set up to ensure we in the tourism and hospitality fields work more collaboratively to remind governments of the vital importance of our sector. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) should […]
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: 7 TIPS TO BALANCE HURRICANES WITH HOSPITALITY
Written by True Blue Bay Boutique Resort With over twenty years in the hospitality industry and having experienced over 12 hurricanes between them the owners of True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada have these 7 tips to help you weather any inclement weathers: Stock up before hurricane season If you wait to purchase your […]
Living on Water: Are You Ready to Weather a Storm?
Written by KAYFLO It is that time of the year again, Hurricane season. During this period lasting from June till November, the Caribbean basin is crossed by 8 hurricanes on average every year and some of us can already feel the consequences. Two weeks ago (2 July), there was a flooding in Southern Belize following […]
In a Storm, Depend on Safety Not Luck
Written by Jamaica Inn, Leila Love, EHS Manager The NOAA 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast is above normal activity with 11 – 17 named storms and 5 – 9 Hurricanes predicted. They even forecast 2 – 4 Major Hurricanes. The islands of the Caribbean have to use this information to actively prepare. We at Jamaica Inn in […]