Greenhearts – Sustaining the Wellbeing of All Around
At Green Globe we like to think that our members, through sustainability, promote their “Greenhearts”. Greenhearts, like the native wood of Guyana which shares the same name, are strong and durable; creating amenity and wellbeing that lasts for generations to come. At Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the resort team involves guests in marine […]
Turning Trash to Treasure at Small Hope Bay Lodge
Environmentally conscious resorts in rural areas, with little to no recycling plants in the vicinity, find it difficult efficiently dispose of the solid waste from their properties. Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island is located on the largest but the least populated island per square mile in the Bahamas. Faced with the issue […]
Mangrove Conservation in Antigua & Barbuda
In an effort to teach the importance of mangrove conservation, The Galley Bay Resort of Antigua partnered with the Sunny Day Primary School to organize a local clean-up campaign. Small island developing nations like Antigua and Barbuda depend heavily on the Mangrove system. According to the World Wildlife Federation (WWF), much like coral reefs, mangrove […]
Room to be Green
Written by Choice Hotels As Choice Hotels’ presence continues to grow in the Caribbean region, so does the company’s commitment to green and sustainability practices. The company’s 10 franchised hotels in the region support and participate in the company’s innovative Room to be Green program, and several are going beyond the program’s requirements in demonstrating […]
4 Ways to Take a Bite out of Food Waste
Written by Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Every plate that’s scraped equals money in the trash and a heavier carbon footprint. Food waste is a subconscious act, but the effects are detrimental to the vulnerable Caribbean. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 28% of food loss occurs at the […]
Remembering CHTA’s First Employee
Ms. Patricia L. Shillito On this, the first anniversary of her passing, CHTA remembers its first employee, Mrs. Patricia L. Shillito. Patricia began her career with CHA (before it was CHTA) in 1963. She served the association and its members with great dedication and care until her retirement in 1988. Patricia was instrumental in CHA’s […]
The 5-Day Green Week Photo Challenge is Back
On the week leading up to Earth Day, share with us all of your “Green Acts”, practices you carry out in your business that save energy, water and preserve the Caribbean’s beautiful environment. Starting April 17th take one picture or video a day of things that best represent “the word of the day” and post […]
Caribbean Hotels Adopt Near-Waterless Laundry
Record droughts in the Caribbean islands over the past five years have businesses rethinking their water use. With water and energy costs escalating and tourism being a primary industry, it is important for hotels and for businesses serving hotels to implement water conservation practices. Verdanza Hotel in Puerto Rico was the first hotel to announce […]
Meet the 2017 Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Teams!
Taste of the Caribbean is around the corner, and the Caribbean is buzzing with anticipation to see which team with take home the prize this year. The teams entering the competition this year are the following: Bahamas Barbados Bonaire BVI Cayman Islands Curacao Jamaica Puerto Rico St. Lucia St. Maarten Suriname Trinidad & Tobago Turks […]
Caribbean305, the New Taste of the Islands
Taste of the Islands, CHTA and Taste of the Caribbean’s showcase since 2011 is being revamped with a new name, a new location and a whole new vibe! Get ready for Caribbean305, the Caribbean’s ultimate culinary and cultural festival that will bring together all of Taste of the Caribbean’s culinary teams, tourist boards, local Miami […]