Winners of Taste of the Caribbean
Once again Miami was the host city to Taste of the Caribbean, a culinary competition and professional development conference for food and beverage professionals. Thirteen Caribbean national culinary teams competed for the title of best in the Caribbean, and these were the results of this year’s competition: CARIBBEAN NATIONAL TEAM Winner: Trinidad & Tobago Gold: […]
Developing a Lifelong Love of Travel
Written by Rainer Jenss, President & Founder, Family Travel Association Think back to your very first memory. Got it? If you’re like most – 62%, in fact – that remembrance will be from a time spent on vacation. I happily fall into that majority. As a child, I had the good fortune of having […]
Facing the Food and Revenue Challenge in the Caribbean
In the hospitality industry, Food and Beverage (F&B) is considered an expense, a marketing strategy and an indispensible part of the vacation experience. It also makes up to 20 percent of all hotel revenue. Consequently, hotel executives have begun to view their full-service restaurants as a way drive new clients and incremental revenue to their […]
Cuban and CHTA officials Assert Smart Partnerships Key to Growing the Caribbean Brand
The President of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Karolin Troubetzkoy, joined by several members of CHTA’s executive committee and prominent regional hoteliers, visited Cuba for meetings with Cuban and international officials during the UNWTO and FITCuba events held in Havana between May 2-6. Troubetzkoy applauded Cuba’s Minister of Tourism Manual Marrera Cruz, on […]
‘Taste Of The Caribbean’ 2016 To Present Eclectic Menu Of Training Opportunities For Food & Beverage Professionals
Food and beverage professionals, managers and students from all facets of the culinary trade will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills and build industry knowledge through the educational programs presented June 7-8 at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean (#CHTATaste2016). Each session will be conducted by leading industry culinary professionals ready to showcase the […]
Ticket Sales for Taste of the Caribbean – Special Member Discount!
Get ready to join Taste of the Caribbean’s celebration of Caribbean culture and cuisine at a special CHTA member discounted price. Click here to get $5 off the Taste Lunch and/or Dinner Competition Promo Code: CMB On Wednesday, June 8th prepare for a gastronomic delight! Experience the amazing dishes created by the 13 Caribbean national […]
CHTA Partners With Johnson & Wales University For Taste Of The Caribbean
CHTA has partnered with Johnson & Wales University as the Education Institution for Taste of the Caribbean. As part of this partnership, Johnson & Wales will be facilitating three of the educational sessions to be presented at the event. “We truly value our partnership with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, and are proud to […]
Don’t Forget To Show Your #IslandPride2016
Show your love for your favorite culinary team by displaying your island pride on social media. Download the official Taste of the Caribbean badges here. On social media, be sure to use the badges and the hashtags #IslandPride2016 and #CHTATaste2016.
CHTA Recommends Public-Private Sector Solutions To Regularize the Sharing Economy
CHTA is counseling the National Hotel and Tourism Associations and Governments of the Caribbean to work together to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid rise of the online vacation home rental industry and other sharing economy businesses fueled by hosting platform companies like Airbnb and Uber. CHTA released The Caribbean Sharing Economy […]
CHTA Annual General Meeting Scheduled June 9, 2016 In Miami
CHTA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place after the CHTA Board of Directors meeting on June 9, 2016 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Florida. During the AGM, the membership will be electing the five Vice Presidents and the Treasurer to serve with CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy for the […]