A Snapshot of the State of Tourism in Curacao

CHATA offered an update on the hotel performance and state of our tourism industry calling for all partners to work together in order to achieve an increase in occupancy and room nights at its third quarter Member Meeting. Edward Suares (CTB) gave an update on the ‘’Right Now in Curaçao’’ campaign explaining the progress that […]

Puerto Rico’s Top Tourism Employees Receive Industry Awards

The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association recently held its premier awards event that acknowledges the industry’s top employees, supervisors, and managers in the hotel, casino, restaurant, and allied partner categories throughout the island. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel. During the ceremony, winners of the Member […]

USVIHTA Awards $15,000 in Scholarships to Six Students

The USVI Hotel and Tourism Association via the association’s Education and Training Fund awarded $15,000 in scholarships to six students during an awards ceremony on July 6. Students include Dyese Turnbull, sophomore at the University of the Virgin Islands, Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic High School graduate Michael Dinh, Charlotte Amalie High School graduate Akim […]

#NosTURismo

On July 22nd CHATA launched the fifth episode of “NosTURismo” which translated to English means OURtourism. The fifth episode features Yubi Kirindongo, Curaçaos own world renowned sculptor. CHATA captured his inspiring story about ”Yubisme” and various artworks he has displayed across the island. We all have a role and we all can benefit from this […]

Welcome New NHTA Presidents

CHTA is proud to welcome new leadership to the Caribbean National Hotel Associations. Antigua Hotel and Tourism Association Alex DeBrito, President Vice President of Operations, Galley Bay Resort and Spa Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association Tom Calame, President Complex Manager, Aruba Mariott Resort & Stellaris Casino Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association Roseanne Myers, President General […]

Flavors Of Curaçao 2016 Coming In October

The Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHATA) second Flavors of Curaçao will be held Oct. 28 -29, 2016. The outdoor food festival will showcase the diversity of the dining community and restaurants on Curaçao. The delicious array of food served at Flavors of Curaçao will be complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire […]

Belize Crisis Management Best Practices in the Face of Zika

As Belize sees its first case of ZIKA, confirmed by test samples that were sent to CARPHA, the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, and all Tourism related Associations and stakeholders are concerned with the impact that this situation may have on tourist arrivals to the country. On May 17, 2016, in a television interview […]