Apply for CTO’s 2017 Sustainable Tourism Awards
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is currently receiving applications for its Sustainable Tourism Awards in this the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, as part of its efforts to support responsible tourism development and promote Sustainable Tourism products and services in the region. The Awards are open to individuals, groups, organizations and companies in […]
The Bahamian Icon Awards Recognize Excellence in Tourism
Greatness never happens by accident or coincidence. The Bahamian Icon Awards acknowledges the exemplary achievements of men and women who have excelled in various industries thus contributing to the overall development of the Bahamian community. Click here to learn more. In the tourism category, sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, the following exceptional individuals have […]
Integrating Local Food Sources
Written by Emmanuella Owens, Jamaica Inn As the global demand for food production increases so too does the scale of food production. This mass production of food and the increase in supplier sources has also created a distance between the consumer and supplier. Guests now demand more details about where their food is sourced, how […]
Minority Chef Summit Taking Place This Week in BVI
Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to become a culinary think tank on May 18-22 with the introduction of the first-ever Minority Chef Summit in the BVI. This four-day event organized by dynamic husband and wife culinary duo, Chefs Neil & Erika Cline, will showcase the talent and creativity of some of the leading […]
UNWTO releases 2nd Global Report on LGBT Tourism
The UNWTO 2nd Global Report on LGBT Tourism was launched at the Annual Convention of the International Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Association (IGLTA) in Florida. The report, developed in cooperation with IGLTA, underlines the potential of this segment and how to effectively maximize its value. CHTA members and leadership will be able to discuss the […]
BHTA is Diving into Food
Written by Bonair Hotel and Tourism Association Bonaire is the island where divers find their piece of paradise on earth. However, those dedicated divers are beginning to discover another side of Bonaire’s magic: the culinary side! When diving into the culinary experiences Bonaire can offer you, you can see a wide diversity of cuisines. Bonaire […]
CHIEF Professional Development Sessions
This year’s CHIEF offers attendees the chance to be part of intimate professional development sessions on Friday June 2, produced by Springboard Caribbean and Forbes Travel Guide. The sessions will focus on a “Measure of Success” and “Foundations of Service Leadership” Respectively. Measure of Success Workshop Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), this hands-on […]
Tourism Experts Confirmed for CHIEF
An impressive roster of speakers, including a top executive from Virgin Atlantic, a leading authority on tourism intelligence and a host of respected hoteliers will address delegates attending the annual Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), slated to take place from June 2 to 4 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Britain’s Mark Anderson, Executive Vice […]
Our Caribbean Culinary Challenge
Written by Josue Merced-Reyes Throughout my years in the industry, I have watched a trend develop in the food and beverage industry. This trend began very slowly in the 1970’s and started picking up speed when Reagan’s cutbacks in the American federal school lunch program elicited criticism that there was no longer funding to provide […]
CALL TO TAKE CARIBBEAN CUISINE TO GLOBAL HEIGHTS
Chef hails upcoming culinary and cultural celebration in Miami ST. LUCIA (May 8, 2017) – Celebrated Trinidadian chef Richardson Skinner asserts firmly that the Caribbean can do much more to promote its cuisine to attract interest and travel to the region. “In the past, visitors came to the Caribbean for sand, sun and sea … […]