Thank You Caribbean Travel Marketplace Sponsors
Thank you to all of the companies that sponsored this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Without your support we would not be able to stage the event. Thank you to The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Paradise Island Tourism Development Association and The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association, along with host sponsors: […]
CHTA Congratulates George deMercado and Gladys Massagli for their Years of Service to CHTA
George W. deMercado, CHTA’s Director of Membership Development, was recognized for his countless contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry at the CHTA January Board Meeting. George is retiring this year after many years of contributing to CHTA’s growth and development. Despite retiring full time, George will continue to be periodically engaged with CHTA on […]
Karolin Troubetzkoy, St. Lucia, Elected CHTA President For Term Through June 2018
The CHTA Board of Directors officially ratified Karolin Troubetzkoy to take office immediately as President of the Association in advance of her term which would have begun in June 2016. She will serve as CHTA President through June 2018. Troubetzkoy was previously voted President-Elect in June 2015 but assumed the role of Acting CHTA President […]
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Attracts 19 New Buyer Companies
This year Caribbean Travel Marketplace attracted 19 new buyer companies as a result of our concerted efforts to target wholesalers in emerging destinations as well as tour operators specializing in niche markets. We were successful in expanding our existing portfolio of global operators and welcomed the following new companies: Bahamas – BahamaGo Belgium – ID […]
Join February’s Photo Challenge!
We want to keep the love going! Starting February 15th, the day after Valentine’s day, share one picture a day of all the ways we show love and appreciation in the Caribbean. February 15 – Your Customers & Guests February 16 – Your Team February 17 – The Environment February 18 – Your Community February […]
Baby Boomers: The Untapped Billion Dollar Romance Market
Romance travel is one of the travel industry’s fastest-growing and most profitable year round niches. Romance packages facilitate upgrades in rooms and services, often involve group bookings and come with the increased possibility of future stays. Fortunately, romance travel is about more than just weddings and honeymoons. Many romantic milestones are celebrated with trips abroad. […]
Lawrence Tuck Joins Four Seasons Resort Nevis As Resort Manager
Four Seasons Resort Nevis today announced the appointment of Lawrence “Larry” Tuck to Resort Manager. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Tuck joins the award-winning Resort just in time for its 25th anniversary celebration throughout 2016. Canadian-born Mr. Tuck was most recently the Resort Manager of the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa. […]
How The Islands That Will Be Destroyed By Climate Change Won A Victory In Paris
The 1.5 degree target was pushed for by the people who most desperately need it—because their homes are the most threatened. Dr. Hugh Sealy is sitting in his office in Grenada, looking out at a Caribbean bay and contemplating the work that lies ahead of him. Just about a week ago, at the climate treaty […]
United Airlines Launches New Caribbean Routes
United Airlines has completed the launch of several new routes to the Caribbean. Late last month, the carrier launched its first flight from Newark to St. Kitts, a direct flight operating weekly on Saturdays. United has also launched two new nonstop flights to St. Lucia, coming in response to increased demand from the U.S. market […]
Delta Adds New Flights To The Bahamas
Delta has significantly expanded its service to the Out Islands of the Bahamas. The carrier launched a new twice-weekly service from Atlanta to Eleuthera and Marsh Harbor, Abaco in the Bahamas. The company has also increased its service to Georgetown in the Exumas from three times a week to daily service. For details, click here(Source: […]