Top Family Friendly Destinations in the Caribbean
Written by Bonnier Corp. In 2015, Islands Magazine partnered with Bonnier Custom Insights to conduct the Best of the Caribbean Survey. Thirty-five islands were evaluated across 12 categories including family-friendliness, beaches, romance, food, and more. In total, the survey yielded 40,000 island evaluations. Here’s what Islands’ audience of Caribbean enthusiasts thought about family-friendly destinations in […]
Caribbean Spring Break, Family Style: Sojern Data Insights
Written by Richard Black, SOJERN Spring Break certainly conjures up a variety of thoughts depending on where you are in life. As you take a moment to reminisce about that right of passage college journey to the beach—pause. Sorry, but this journey and data is all about Spring Break for families. Many Caribbean destinations deliver […]
Scholarship Re-Application Process
All students that are continuing their education and already have been approved for a CHTA Education Foundation Scholarship in 2015 need to provide a copy of their most recent transcripts to verify their academic progress. The transcripts must be copies from the school and can be faxed to 516-594-4104 or scanned and e-mailed to Foundation@CaribbeanHotelandTourism.com. […]
Deadline for CHTA Education Foundation Scholarships: March 31, 2016
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the CHTA Education Foundation (CHTAEF) scholarships. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2016. CHTAEF provides academic, professional development, tourism and hospitality teachers, work experience placements and internship awards to Caribbean nationals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry. CHTAEF scholarships range, on average, from $500 […]
The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE)
DATE, the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, was created to provide a professionally organized business exchange where International Wholesalers, Tour Operators, Incentive Groups, Airlines, and Charters Operators (Buyers) can meet and conduct business with the Dominican Republic’s leading tourism suppliers. Beginning April 19th through the 21st, 2016, participants will meet at the Paradisus Palma Real, Dominican […]
Trinidad & Tobago Gets Ready To Compete At Taste Of The Caribbean
Amidst cheers and approving laughter in a room filled with budding chefs and bartenders, the Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism Association (THRTA) announced the team of culinary experts selected to represent the twin island Republic at the prestigious ‘Taste of the Caribbean’ competition in Miami in June. Led by team captain Adrian Cumberbatch, the energetic […]
Get Ready to Share Your Best Practices with the Caribbean Hospitality Industry
You are ready to attend the 2nd annual Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) on Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016 at El Conquistador, a Waldorf Resort in Puerto Rico. Now, get ready to showcase your best practices in the areas of business operations, sales and marketing and sustainability at the industry’s most innovative educational […]
ZIKA Guidelines for Spanish Speaking Guests
HTA is making available its Zika Guidelines for Hotel Guests and Zika Frequently Asked Questions Guide in Spanish for the Caribbean’s Spanish speaking guests. Click on this link to view and download the documents. The documents are also accessible via the Zika Resource Center on CHTA’s home page.
Exciting New Educational Sessions for F&B Professionals
This year’s Taste of the Caribbean will bring innovative and exciting created for educational sessions for food and beverage professionals that promise to enhance individual skills and boost the bottom line. The hospitality industry is a highly guest service–oriented business where encounters between employees and guests determine the success of the business. Nowhere is this […]
Caribbean Performance & Outlook Study Shows Tourism Growth Driving Increases In Employment And Investments; 2016 Promising
CHTA has released the results of the first annual Industry Performance and Outlook survey, indicating a cautious, but positive assessment as reported by the region’s hospitality and tourism industry stakeholders. Growth in occupancies and revenue stimulated job growth and increased capital expenditures by hoteliers throughout the region. The majority of respondents indicate a strong to […]