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 … […]
CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY FORUM TO OFFER UNIQUE SOLUTIONS TO INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
CHIEF conference will highlight tourism ‘best practices’ and provide professional development workshops MIAMI (May 2, 2017) – Caribbean hoteliers and industry stakeholders will gather in Miami for the third installment of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), slated to take place from June 2 to 4 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Produced by the […]
En Defensa de la Ecología en el Caribe
Por El Conquistador Resort La situación del Zika que afectó tan fuertemente a Puerto Rico y a la industria turística caribeña dos años atrás sirvió de inspiración para que El Conquistador Resort continúe los esfuerzos de prevención y eliminación de mosquitos por medio de técnicas respetuosas del medio ambiente. El uso de recursos biodegradables compuestos […]
Proyecto Greenhearts – En Pro del Bienestar
En Green Globe nos gusta pensar que nuestros miembros, a través de la sostenibilidad, promueven sus “Greenhearts”, palabra que también representa la madera nativa de Guyana y se distingue por su fuerza y durabilidad, y la creación de bienestar que dura por generaciones a venir. En el Jamaica Inn en Ocho Rios, Jamaica, el equipo […]
Cómo Convertir Basura en Tesoros en el Small Hope Bay Lodge
Los resorts con conciencia ecológica en las zonas rurales, con pocas plantas de reciclaje a proximidad o sin acceso a ellas, tienen dificultad en disponer eficazmente de los desechos sólidos. El Small Hope Bay Lodge está localizado en Andros Island, la mayor de las islas de las Bahamas, pero la menos poblada por milla cuadrada. […]