Springer Humbled by Independence Award
“It’s been an incredibly fascinating and rewarding journey.”That’s how outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Sue Springer sums up her journey in the tourism industry. Springer, who has worked in the sector since 1972, was among 50 Barbadians who received the Barbados Jubilee Honour last Friday night during the […]
CHATA’s Change in Leadership
CHATA President & CEO, Lizanne Dindial, will step down by December 31st, 2016 after 5 years in the post. CHATA on its way to celebrate 50 years of existence in 2017 has already appointed a successor in the name of Mr. Miles Mercera who will take over the role and lead the organization into the […]
Rudy Grant is appointed new CEO of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Rudy Grant as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Former Barbados Senator, Mr. Grant will take up the post effective December 1st, succeeding Sue Springer, who spent 15 years at the helm of the Association. Grant, who also served as Parliamentary Secretary […]
Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association VP Ignites a Spark for Tourism is Key
Ms. Janine Edwards, VP of the Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association (AHTA) and Director of Administration / Marketing for Sunset Homes, delivered the AHTA’s Keynote address at their Annual General meeting. The delivery and impact of this message, has ignited a spark among the Caribbean hospitality industry. To read this inspiring address in its entirety, […]
Save the Date for the Caribbean Culinary Event of the Year
Taste of the Caribbean is raising the bar in 2017! In addition to bringing together the best culinary teams in the Caribbean to compete, learn and network with each other, it will also bring new and exciting hands-on workshops led by experts in the food and beverage field. The hospitality industry is a highly guest […]
New Dates, New Venue for CHIEF!
CHIEF is coming to Miami! In an effort to make the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum accessible to more members, CHIEF will take place on June 2-4, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Miami. Caribbean hotel owners and managers, along with leading providers of goods and services to the hotel industry, gather at CHIEF […]
New Buyers Coming to Marketplace
Joining the more than 80 buyers returning to Marketplace, CHTA is excited to announce the new buyers that you will be able to meet at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2017. Broaden your business’ appeal to a world of new opportunities. New Buyers To-Date: DERTOUR / Fiesta Travel (Bulgaria) Luxutour(Bulgaria) DELUXEA (Czech Republic / Slovakia) Island Consulting […]
Top Hospitality Trends for 2017
2017 promises to be a year of big changes. The global hotel industry has evolved continuously and there are a lot more changes to come. We have selected the top three trends that will most directly impact the hospitality and tourism industry in the Caribbean. Smartphones and Customized Service The role of the smartphone has […]
TOURISM KEY TO US-CARIBBEAN INTERESTS
CHTA Joins Regional Effort Supporting Passage of US-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act MIAMI (December 9, 2016) – The Caribbean must ensure issues of critical socioeconomic importance are firmly addressed with the U.S. Congress and the incoming administration, according to Karolin Troubetzkoy, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Troubetzkoy commented on this during her presentation on the […]
INTEREST BUILDING FOR 2017 CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE
MIAMI (December 1, 2016) – Interest is building for next year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the Caribbean’s largest marketing event which will take place at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas from January 31 to February 2, 2017. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), in collaboration with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Bahamas Hotel and […]