Grab the Spotlight at the CHIEF Awards!
The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) is coming to Miami on June 2-6, 2017, running concurrently to Taste of the Caribbean. Along with CHIEF and Taste, CHTA’s Industry Awards and CHIEF Awards are back to showcase the best practices in Caribbean Hospitality. “Last year we witnessed extreme forward-thinking programs from each of the winning […]
The Power of Sponsorship
Sponsorships are one of the most powerful member benefits offered by CHTA. Assessing the usefulness of planned sponsorship deals is one of the most important decisions that any business owner or brand manager will make regarding their business. With the overall aim of increased sales and profitability, sponsorship serves two main purposes: to increase brand […]
We Are Family: Top Family Travel Trends of 2017
Research presented at the Family Travel Association Summit revealed the most popular region for family travel in 2017 is forecasted to be the Caribbean and Central America, with Europe close behind. Nowadays, families are traveling together on multi-generational trips to celebrate milestones, explore new destinations or just get away from the hustle and bustle of daily […]
Educating Families on Safe Vacations
By Julia Maximo, Ocean Club Resorts in Providenciales Visitor arrivals to Turks & Caicos are on the rise and the destination is becoming more popular, but we still must focus on attracting families to our destination for their annual vacations, especially during the low periods. How can we do that with threats including Zika looming […]
Inspired Design with Kids in Mind: How one Amenity Can Make a Big Impact on Your Youngest Guests
Written by OBM International With younger generations spending more and more time on technology-related experiences it is not surprising that many parents are using vacations as an opportunity to power off devices and explore more experiential and educational alternatives. Hotels that accommodate this desire with specialty amenities centered around youth entertainment make a big impact […]
Family Travel Trends Revealed from Sojern’s Collaboration with Google
Written by Catlyn Origitano, Sojern From Search Engine to Booking Engine: Sojern’s 2017 Hotel Report uncovers the path to purchase for hotel guests. By teaming up with Google, Sojern’s report offers an unprecedented look across devices, from their start at a search engine down to their final booking. We’ve highlighted the report’s most interesting family-specific […]
STACY COX TO LEAD SOCIETY OF HOTEL ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES MIAMI
(March 13, 2017) – Seasoned hotel industry professional Stacy Cox is the new president of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE). Cox was recently appointed to the leadership position during board meetings that preceded the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace event in The Bahamas. CSHAE is an independent […]
CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN MIAMI
(March 1, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has advised the application deadline for its scholarship program is Thursday, March 30, 2017. Scholarships are open to Caribbean students and industry professionals pursuing higher education or professional development in the hospitality and tourism field and are awarded with support from CHTAEF […]
CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION HELPS HURRICANE-AFFECTED HAITI AND THE BAHAMAS
MIAMI (February 25, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) presented checks totaling $70,000 to hotel associations in Haiti and The Bahamas to assist residents in both countries with Hurricane Matthew relief efforts. Recognizing the considerable hardship and damage which Haiti and part of the northern Bahamas faced in the aftermath of the hurricane, CHTA President […]
Las Naciones Unidas Declaran al 2017 como el Año Internacional del Turismo Sostenible para el Desarrollo
Por Denaye Hinds, OMB International La dedicación de las Naciones Unidas del 2017 como el Año Internacional del Turismo Sostenible para el Desarrollo (STDP, por sus siglas en inglés) ha suscitado la discusión acerca de lo que es el turismo sostenible. En OBMI creemos que el Desarrollo del Turismo Sostenible en cuando todos los aspectos […]