STR and Travelzoo Caribbean Hotel Industry Insights
During CHTA’s January Board of Directors Meeting, CHTA industry partners STR and Travelzoo presented their most recent study of the state of the Caribbean Hotel Industry and the most impactful trends in the travel industry. Mr. Stephen R. Hennis, Vice President of STR and Mr. Seth Forman, General Manager – Destinations for Travelzoo delivered their […]
George Myers Special Tribute
CHTA, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board and Sandals Resorts International offered a Special Tribute to tourism development icon and mentor, George Myers at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa & Resort on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017. George Myers has touched and shaped the lives of countless individuals throughout The Bahamas, […]
What Will You Get Out of Taste of the Caribbean?
There is more to Taste of the Caribbean than a culinary competition. Get some inside tips from Chef Maureen Bower, Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year 2010, on how to make the most out of Taste of the Caribbean as a delegate. Click below to view the 2 minute video.
Are You Ready to Step into the Spotlight? CHIEF Awards Applications are Open
The CHIEF Awards showcase the Caribbean’s best practices in four main areas of business: Environmental Sustainability, Operations, Sales & Marketing and Social Responsibility. Nominations Deadline : Thursday, March 30, 2017. Finalists will be announced: Friday, May 5, 2017. The top three finalists in each category will be invited to present their best practice at CHIEF. Winners […]
Looking for Love: Diversifying the Romance Market
Everyone is looking for love, especially Caribbean hoteliers. The romance travel market is a multi-billion dollar industry, which in spite of the hardships undergone in 2016, continues to grow. Destination weddings and honeymoons are wonderful ways to generate large ticket sales and grow a loyal client base. According to Travelmarket Report, the Caribbean is still […]
CARIBBEAN HOTELIERS PREDICT POSITIVE TOURISM PERFORMANCE FOR 2017 THE BAHAMAS
(February 8, 2017) – Caribbean tourism fared well in 2016 and industry stakeholders are generally upbeat about the year ahead, despite the fact that many hoteliers were forced to adjust their high performance expectations for 2016 as the year progressed due to unforeseen events. Announcing the results of the second annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Industry Performance […]
CARIBBEAN TOURISM REQUIRES STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS, ASSERTS CHTA PRESIDENT THE BAHAMAS
(February 1, 2017) – The Caribbean region’s tourism growth potential in 2017 and beyond is enormous, but not without continued collaborative partnerships between the region’s public and private sectors. Delivering the opening address of Caribbean Travel Marketplace at Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas yesterday evening, Karolin Troubetzkoy, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), described 2016 […]
2016 Year in Review: Starting 2017 Strong
As we look forward to a promising 2017, we must to look back at all of the lessons and accomplishments that we as an industry and a region faced in 2016. The following challenges greatly impacted our region and our industry in 2016, leaving behind great stepping stones we hope our members will make the […]
MORE BUYERS REGISTERED FOR CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE MIAMI
(January 23, 2017) – There has been a surge in new buyer interest for this month’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, according to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). The region’s leading travel trade association announced that in addition to the longstanding representation of tour operators, wholesalers and OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) who attend the regional event, 15 new buyers […]
Training Opportunities Are More Accessible Than Ever
In June of 2017, CHTA will offer its members the ultimate hospitality training opportunity. For the first time, two powerhouse conferences are being offered concurrently in downtown Miami, covering gamut of training and educational opportunities for the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry. Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Areas of focus: Operations, Sales & Marketing, […]