The Power Shift in Online Bookings
By David Chestler, SiteMinder Online distribution is growing faster than the entire travel market. Spurred by the internet economy, the desire for experiences once reserved for the elite, and the sheer volume of information that’s available to travelers makes the the world more accessible. But if we dig deeper, the broad accessibility of information isn’t […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization Declares 2016 ‘The Year Of Romance In The Caribbean’
With the start of the New Year comes the launch of a new initiative by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – 2016 The Year of Romance in the Caribbean – which celebrates everything romantic about the region. Through the campaign, CTO, and its member countries along with CHTA and its member hotels will highlight the […]
2016’s Must Attend Events of the Year
In 2016, CHTA’s commitment to continuing professional education is stronger than ever. This year’s Taste of the Caribbean will take place on June 7 – 11, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. In addition to the competitions, this year’s Taste of the Caribbean will offer new and exciting hands-on sessions for the Food and […]
Best Practices for Creating a Successful Year
Below are five new year business resolutions you should keep in 2016 to create a more successful business. Sell the Experience In a world where we are all inundated with data, products and promotions, the last thing your customers want is another sales pitch. No customer really wants to know about your product. They want […]