CHTA Appoints New Director Of Membership Development
CHTA has appointed Martha Valdivia as Director of Membership Development. She comes to CHTA with a wealth of knowledge having worked with diverse stakeholders in the region in the fields of online marketing and distribution for over 10 years. “We are very happy to have Martha Valdivia join our team and look forward to her […]
Have You Heard What They Are Saying About CHIEF?
CHIEF’s inaugural year was preceeded with an outpour of praise by the Caribbean Hospitality community. Click here to view the video. This year’s event is scheduled for Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016 at El Conquistador, a Waldorf Resort in Puerto Rico. Get ready for more game-changing workshops and seminars that will help shape the […]
Save The Date SMART 2016 May 18-20, 2016
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and L’Association des Hoteliers de St. Martin (AHSM) will stage St. Martin/St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) May 18-20, 2016 at Le Beach Hotel. The event attracts tour operators, travel agents and event planners as well as suppliers from neighboring Caribbean countries. Registration and event details can […]
The Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) Gets Social!
The Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) engaged representatives from various entities in the tourism industry and the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI) in a “Social Media Marketing for Tourism” workshop. A packed class of socialites learned how to leverage various social media platforms to boost engagement, drive traffic and increase direct bookings. […]
Anguilla National Culinary Team’s First Fundraising Event
On April 3rd the Anguilla National Culinary Team hosted their first fundraiser at the beautiful poolside of Aleta’s restaurant at the Viceroy Anguilla Hotel. Music was provided by DJ Yosh, lighting and decor was provided by Black Orchid Florist and Designed. The following restaurants participated and provided their support through their fresh, fun and flavorful […]
The 2016 Curacao Culinary Team Has Been Selected!
The Curacao Culinary Team that is going to represent Curacao at this year’s ‘Taste of the Caribbean’ is finally complete after months of preparation and competitions. CHATA and CHTA encourage them to stay focused and wish them all the best. Curaçao Culinary Team Manager: Carlos Anthony. Curaçao Culinary Senior Chef 2016: Adriyell Lourens from Baoase […]
Last Chance to Apply for a Brighter Future: Application Deadline Extended to April 15
The CHTA Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has extended the application deadline for its scholarship program to 5 p.m. Eastern Caribbean Time on April 15, 2016. Scholarships are designed for Caribbean students and industry professionals pursuing higher education or professional development in the tourism and hospitality field. Applications are available here and must be submitted with the […]
Caribbean Countries Urged To Fully Develop Energy Sector
Caribbean countries have been told that reducing energy costs will help the region improve growth and strengthen competitiveness. But at the same time, regional policymakers face conflicting objectives. On the one hand, investment in an effective energy reform strategy would have long-term benefits; while on the other, few countries have fiscal space to embark on […]
Global Exposure, Education Needed For Caribbean Competitiveness, Says CHTA President
CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy, who is also the executive director of St. Lucia’s internationally renowned twin resorts of Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, promoted the value of hospitality and management training at ITB Berlin. Troubetzkoy highlighted the value of education. “We are committed to the development of our region’s and industry’s most important resource – […]
Facebook’s 360-Degree Travel Videos Offer Destinations a New Path to Marketing
For the first time, hundreds of millions of consumers around the world can watch 360-degree, virtual reality videos on Facebook via their own devices. It has helped that some travel brands have already spent millions to showcase their cities and landscapes on this new media platform. The first 360-degree/virtual reality travel videos on Facebook span […]