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, […]
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MESSAGE FROM KAROLIN TROUBETZKOY, PRESIDENT, CARIBBEAN HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION (CHTA) ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is proud to support the United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development . The declaration mirrors our calls for change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a more sustainable tourism sector. We agree wholeheartedly with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) […]
First-Ever Sustainable Energy Roadmap for the Caribbean Launched
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received recommendations for reaching an ambitious regional target of 48% renewable energy generation by 2027. The Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment, released today by the Worldwatch Institute, also suggests a 33% reduction in the region’s energy intensity. Achieving these sustainable energy goals would result […]
2016’s Authenticity Leads to 2017’s Sustainability
Written by OBM International We observed 2016 express itself as a year that travelers demanded authenticity from the hospitality industry. This includes the traveler seeking a real destination experience that exudes the respective culture, an expectation that the property is nestled into the environment rather than on top it, as well as special attention to […]
It’s Good to be a Member
New CHTA Exclusive Member Discounts Taking advantage of exclusive CHTA Member discounts is a great way to start off the new year. All of these discounts are available exclusively to members in good standing. If you are interested in offering a Member to Member exclusive benefit send an email with the details of the offer […]
Lessons Learned from Dealing with Zika
By El Conquistador, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Last year Puerto Rico’s tourism industry was affected by Zika more than any country in the Caribbean. El Conquistador decided to take various steps to help overcome the negative publicity of Puerto Rico and provide peace of mind to customers. We decided that communication to guests and public […]