Barbados Enters Phase Two of Sustainable Tourism Initiative
Barbados continues to make solid progress toward achieving global standards in sustainable tourism. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Donna Cadogan, confirmed that in January 2016, the island commenced the second phase of the Sustainable Destinations Alliance for the Americas (SDAA) initiative. The SDAA partners include the Organization of American States (OAS), Caribbean Tourism […]
Air Europa to Launch 787 Dreamliner Flights to Santo Domingo
Spanish air carrier Air Europa will be launching 787 Dreamliner flights to the Dominican Republic from Madrid beginning in November 2016. Click here for further details (Source: Caribbean Journal).
Water & Wellness
Written by OBM International On average 16% of a hotel’s total potable water use and expense is used for irrigating and maintaining landscapes, as estimated by the EPA. Reclaiming grey water from spa facilities and hotels is one way of creating a sustainable solution to watering lawns and gardens. It also reduces water consumption in […]
Support Your Caribbean National Teams with #IslandPride2016
The National Culinary Teams competing at Taste of the Caribbean will display the amazing talent, creativity and rich culture of the Caribbean. The teams are proudly representing you, so show them some virtual love and support! Celebrate all 13 National Culinary Teams: Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Jamaica Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Suriname, […]
Exciting New Training Opportunities for Food and Beverage Professionals
Get ready for Taste of the Caribbean’s six new educational sessions created and catered for the Food and Beverage professional. These sessions will enhance your individual skills while maximizing your company’s bottom line. Global Trends – Learn the major global food trends and game changers that are shaping our industry today and projections for the […]
Show Us Your Green Side
How many “acts of green” can you do in five days? Starting Monday, April 18th share one picture a day of ecologically conscious acts you perform daily in celebration of Earth Day. Example: on April 19th take a picture of you turning off your lights or changing your light bulbs to energy saving bulbs with […]
CHTA President Sees Growth Potential From German Market
CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy sees Germany and other European countries as a region with untapped potential for many Caribbean destinations and is advocating for open skies and ease of travel restrictions to stimulate arrivals. At the recent ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, Troubetzkoy applauded the statement by President of the German Travel […]
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 […]