CHTA Destination Outreach
Over the past several months, CHTA’s CEO Frank Comito has visited the Caribbean destinations of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, St. Martin, the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands as part of CHTA’s ongoing outreach to member associations. CHTA welcomes the opportunity to learn more about the destinations successes and challenges while sharing […]
Registration is Open for Marketplace 2018!
At Marketplace 2018 we will be shaking things up, adding a vibrant new look, more buyers and exciting new activities that will strengthen the connectivity between all industry stakeholders. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration from August 10 – 23, 2017. Below are some of the new experiences you can expect: Spark Speed Networking Session: […]
Culture Clash: Is Your Company Culture Holding You Back?
A company’s culture is a clearly palpable, yet not always easily definable, aspect of a business. It is the personality of a business. It defines the company’s mission, values, ethics, expectations, goals, and the environment in which employees work. Company culture can also determine whether your business survives, thrives or dies. When you think of managing […]
NATIONAL TRAVEL ASSOCIATION COALITION, SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE TO GOVERNMENTS
As our sector continues to change, it is important to share the vision of the National Travel Association Coalition (NTAC), the body recently set up to ensure we in the tourism and hospitality fields work more collaboratively to remind governments of the vital importance of our sector. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) should […]
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: 7 TIPS TO BALANCE HURRICANES WITH HOSPITALITY
Written by True Blue Bay Boutique Resort With over twenty years in the hospitality industry and having experienced over 12 hurricanes between them the owners of True Blue Bay Boutique Resort in Grenada have these 7 tips to help you weather any inclement weathers: Stock up before hurricane season If you wait to purchase your […]
Living on Water: Are You Ready to Weather a Storm?
Written by KAYFLO It is that time of the year again, Hurricane season. During this period lasting from June till November, the Caribbean basin is crossed by 8 hurricanes on average every year and some of us can already feel the consequences. Two weeks ago (2 July), there was a flooding in Southern Belize following […]
In a Storm, Depend on Safety Not Luck
Written by Jamaica Inn, Leila Love, EHS Manager The NOAA 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season forecast is above normal activity with 11 – 17 named storms and 5 – 9 Hurricanes predicted. They even forecast 2 – 4 Major Hurricanes. The islands of the Caribbean have to use this information to actively prepare. We at Jamaica Inn in […]
Check Out the CHTA Career Center
CaribbeanJobs.com, a CHTA Preferred partner, is a premiere source of quality candidates in the Caribbean region and powers the CHTA Career Center. CaribbeanJobs.com offers online recruitment on a comprehensive platform that enables recruiters and job-seekers alike to find their ideal fit easily and effectively. Click here to access the Career Center. Ample Reach With over […]
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 […]
CHTAEF-Haiti Project Donates to Ecole Technique Frere Andre Guimond (ETFAG)
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is proud to see the extension of its multi-year funding efforts to educate Haitian youths. A result of the CHTAEF Haiti Project (completed in 2016), the high school in La Vallee has welcomed the creation of a specialist unit to teach Culinary and Hospitality knowledge & […]