How Climate Change Is Affecting Tourism
Written by Travel Pulse Climate change is of great concern for the tourism industry and there are several reasons why, as illustrated in a new report from GreenBiz. “More than many other industries, tourism relies on a stable climate, whether attracting customers to lavish lakes, bountiful beaches or majestic mountains,” notes Mike Hower. More extreme […]
Tourism and Health Stakeholders Address Issues for a Safer and Healthier Caribbean
Recognizing the need for cross sectional action to address health and economic issues in the region, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has convened a Regional Tourism and Health Stakeholders Workshop on October 4-5, 2017 in Miami, to address the vulnerability of the Caribbean region to health, safety and environmental sanitation (HSE) threats. Travel and […]
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 […]