Max Loayza Named Food and Beverage Director of Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Four Seasons Resort Nevis welcomes the appointment of Max Loayza to Director of Food and Beverage of the Caribbean resort. Since taking on the position, Max has overseen the Resort’s top-rated, gourmet culinary program, focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creativity. “We are glad to welcome Max back to the Four Seasons family,” […]
STR and Travelzoo Caribbean Hotel Industry Insights
During CHTA’s January Board of Directors Meeting, CHTA industry partners STR and Travelzoo presented their most recent study of the state of the Caribbean Hotel Industry and the most impactful trends in the travel industry. Mr. Stephen R. Hennis, Vice President of STR and Mr. Seth Forman, General Manager – Destinations for Travelzoo delivered their […]
George Myers Special Tribute
CHTA, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board and Sandals Resorts International offered a Special Tribute to tourism development icon and mentor, George Myers at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa & Resort on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017. George Myers has touched and shaped the lives of countless individuals throughout The Bahamas, […]
What Will You Get Out of Taste of the Caribbean?
There is more to Taste of the Caribbean than a culinary competition. Get some inside tips from Chef Maureen Bower, Caribbean Pastry Chef of the Year 2010, on how to make the most out of Taste of the Caribbean as a delegate. Click below to view the 2 minute video.
Are You Ready to Step into the Spotlight? CHIEF Awards Applications are Open
The CHIEF Awards showcase the Caribbean’s best practices in four main areas of business: Environmental Sustainability, Operations, Sales & Marketing and Social Responsibility. Nominations Deadline : Thursday, March 30, 2017. Finalists will be announced: Friday, May 5, 2017. The top three finalists in each category will be invited to present their best practice at CHIEF. Winners […]
Looking for Love: Diversifying the Romance Market
Everyone is looking for love, especially Caribbean hoteliers. The romance travel market is a multi-billion dollar industry, which in spite of the hardships undergone in 2016, continues to grow. Destination weddings and honeymoons are wonderful ways to generate large ticket sales and grow a loyal client base. According to Travelmarket Report, the Caribbean is still […]
2016 Year in Review: Starting 2017 Strong
As we look forward to a promising 2017, we must to look back at all of the lessons and accomplishments that we as an industry and a region faced in 2016. The following challenges greatly impacted our region and our industry in 2016, leaving behind great stepping stones we hope our members will make the […]
Training Opportunities Are More Accessible Than Ever
In June of 2017, CHTA will offer its members the ultimate hospitality training opportunity. For the first time, two powerhouse conferences are being offered concurrently in downtown Miami, covering gamut of training and educational opportunities for the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry. Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Areas of focus: Operations, Sales & Marketing, […]
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First-Ever Sustainable Energy Roadmap for the Caribbean Launched
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received recommendations for reaching an ambitious regional target of 48% renewable energy generation by 2027. The Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment, released today by the Worldwatch Institute, also suggests a 33% reduction in the region’s energy intensity. Achieving these sustainable energy goals would result […]