Industry News | Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association

31 Jan, 2020

CARIBBEAN TOURISM AND HEALTH AUTHORITIES PROACTIVE ON CORONAVIRUS

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No cases of the coronavirus have been reported in the Caribbean, assured regional tourism and health officials, who are hard at work aiming to keep the region coronavirus-free. A partnership established five years ago between the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the private sector-led Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) as well as the […]

25 Sep, 2019

CARIBBEAN TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS SUPPORTING TRAVELERS IMPACTED BY THOMAS COOK DISSOLUTION

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Officials are optimistic about latest developments to keep Condor Airlines flying to the region MIAMI (September 25, 2019) – Expressing concern for the thousands of travelers, employees and businesses impacted by the closure of British travel group Thomas Cook, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) commended the region’s and global tourism industry stakeholders for […]

31 May, 2019

CARIBBEAN TOURISM IS ROBUST AND RESILIENT

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CHTA’s Director General Advises Investors: Greater Collaboration From Public and Private Sectors Needed to Increase Tourism Growth MIAMI (May 31, 2019) – Frank Comito, CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) , reassured investors that it was a great time to be in the tourism industry, which continues to be […]

08 May, 2019

WTTC Shares Global Megatrends That Are Shaping New Imperatives for Travel & Tourism Industry

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As global forces converge to create unprecedented change across all industries, the future of travel and tourism will be shaped by those companies and destinations which provide unique and meaningful experiences, harness the power of networks, provide a personal service to sustainability-minded consumers, and are led by trustworthy and responsible leadership. These are the findings [...] Read More

09 Apr, 2019

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S INCREDIBLE SUCCESS IN TOURISM?

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The Caribbean has much to learn from the Dominican Republic’s incredible success in tourism. That’s according to CHTA Director General and CEO Frank Comito, who recently accepted an invitation from tourism icon Frank Rainieri to address a group of local stakeholders on the topic ‘Dominican Tourism in the Caribbean and Global Context’. The CHTA chief […]

13 Dec, 2018

INCREASED AIRLIFT TO THE CARIBBEAN FUELS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REGION

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MIAMI (December 13, 2018) – The Caribbean’s private sector has a unique opportunity to generate strong profits in the new year with the unprecedented quantity of airlift coming into the region. Director General and CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Frank Comito, encouraged regional stakeholders to get ready for what the association […]

27 Nov, 2018

CHTA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN CARIBBEAN PEOPLE

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CAYMAN ISLANDS (November 27, 2018) – While millions are drawn to the Caribbean’s natural beauty and attractions every year, it is the creativity and warmth of the people that keep visitors returning, asserts Patricia Affonso-Dass, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Affonso-Dass, who will address this week’s 9th Tourism Human Resources Conference […]

14 Jul, 2017

MANAGING THE UNFORESEEN

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All crisis situations, from a hurricane to an accident, present significant hurdles for a hotel to continue its day to day operations. The challenges take many forms and are often difficult to predict. Certain crisis pose a physical threat to the property, while others threaten its public image, customer base and short as well as […]

21 Jun, 2017

Grenada Artists Shine in the National Pavilion at Biennale Arte 2017

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The warmth of the Caribbean spilled out of the Grenada National Pavilion and on to the Fondamente Zattere in Dorsoduro for the opening of “The Bridge”, an exhibition of art. Joining 85 other countries, Grenada’s second appearance in Venice for the 57th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia was a significant achievement. Milton […]