Mucho Más que Una Competencia: Las Sesiones Educativas de Taste

Taste of the Caribbean es la competencia culinaria más reconocida de la región.  Sin embargo, Taste ofrece a los profesionales del sector de alimentos y bebidas mucho más que una oportunidad para demostrar sus destrezas culinarias.  Es una oportunidad de aprender de los mejores profesionales culinarios.  Es una ocasión única para que su hotel pueda […]

El Reto Culinario Caribeño

Por Josué Merced Reyes Durante los años que llevo en el sector de alimentos y bebidas, he podido observar el desarrollo de una tendencia que comenzó lentamente durante los años 70.  Fue creciendo a ritmo acelerado cuando surgieron las críticas a los cortes del presidente Reagan al programa federal de almuerzos que provocaron la eliminación […]

MIAMI SIZZLES IN RUN-UP TO CARIBBEAN305 CELEBRATION

Award-winning South Florida Chef Allen Susser says Miami’s the perfect location to showcase Caribbean culture and cuisine MIAMI (May 25, 2017) – Nationally recognized culinary leader Allen Susser eagerly anticipates the debut of Caribbean305, the region’s newest gourmet culinary and cultural celebration happening at Miami’s Jungle Island on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 8 p.m. […]

More than a Competition: Taste Educational Sessions

Taste of the Caribbean is the region’s most recognized culinary competition. However, for food and beverage professionals Taste provides more than just an opportunity to showcase their culinary skills. It is an opportunities to learn for the best culinary professionals. A unique opportunity for your hotel to hone its culinary and beverage skills. In addition […]

CHTA Mourns the Passing of Mr. Hugh Cresser

Hugh Cresser, was an expert in sustainable tourism and rural enterprise development in his native Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean.  He was also played an invaluable role in the partnership of CHTA and USAID Caribbean Clean Energy Program. Hugh came upon his career in environmental sustainability “by accident,” he says. After earning both a bachelor’s […]

Supreme Luxury Calls for Authentic Experiences

Written by OBM International Luxury travellers are seeking new and unique experiences, and the hotels providing the most memorable, authentic experiences are reigning supreme. Guests want to learn and understand the culture and the history of the places they visit. They want to experience it like a local, or more appropriately, a very wealthy local. […]

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 […]