New Members – June 2017
Extend a warm welcome to our new CHTA members who have joined in the last month. We look forward to meeting you all in our upcoming events and engage with your online. Know anyone interested in membership? Have them contact Martha Valdivia at martha@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com. Remember to always CHECK CHTA FIRST when looking for a vendor […]
Learn More About CHTA’s Exclusive Travel Insurance Offer for Member Hotels
Through CHTA’s partnership with Trip Mate’s TripAssure division, CHTA Members now have an exclusive Travel Protection Plan which includes a Pre-Existing Medical Conditions waiver. The ability to offer your guests travelers insurance, directly on your booking path, provides your hotel unique benefits: You get more direct bookings because guests are less hesitant to make the […]
The USAID Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP) Energy Benchmarking Tool Goes Live
The CARCEP Energy Benchmarking Tool is now live and available for CHTA member access on the CHTA website. This web-based tool has been developed under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP), to offer Caribbean hoteliers a way to measure and compare their energy and water usage with similar […]
New CHTA Members, April – May, 2017
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New Exclusive Member Discounts
Another successful Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) has come and gone, but some of the exclusive CHTA member discounts offered during CHIEF remain. Discounts on services from virtual reality tours, to free energy saving audits to eco-friendly roofing panels. First View has created more than 850 virtual tours for […]
The Bahamian Icon Awards Recognize Excellence in Tourism
Greatness never happens by accident or coincidence. The Bahamian Icon Awards acknowledges the exemplary achievements of men and women who have excelled in various industries thus contributing to the overall development of the Bahamian community. Click here to learn more. In the tourism category, sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, the following exceptional individuals have […]
Remembering CHTA’s First Employee
Ms. Patricia L. Shillito On this, the first anniversary of her passing, CHTA remembers its first employee, Mrs. Patricia L. Shillito. Patricia began her career with CHA (before it was CHTA) in 1963. She served the association and its members with great dedication and care until her retirement in 1988. Patricia was instrumental in CHA’s […]
The 5-Day Green Week Photo Challenge is Back
On the week leading up to Earth Day, share with us all of your “Green Acts”, practices you carry out in your business that save energy, water and preserve the Caribbean’s beautiful environment. Starting April 17th take one picture or video a day of things that best represent “the word of the day” and post […]
Ewald Biemans Honored by HSMAI and National Geographic
Amidst the glittery backdrop of New York City on February 21, 2017, the hospitality world’s best work and brightest minds were honored as the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presented the 60th Annual Adrian Awards. Ewald Biemans, owner and CEO of the CHTA Member Hotel Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort was recognized with […]
Exclusive Travel Insurance Benefits for CHTA Members
Travel should be fun and relaxing. But what if something happens? What if one of your guests or one of their family members becomes sick? What if one of their bags is lost or stolen? Or if they need to cancel their vacation due to an emergency? Travel insurance can protect your guest, as well […]