Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association VP Ignites a Spark for Tourism is Key

Ms. Janine Edwards, VP of the Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association (AHTA) and Director of Administration / Marketing for Sunset Homes, delivered the AHTA’s Keynote address at their Annual General meeting. The delivery and impact of this message, has ignited a spark among the Caribbean hospitality industry. To read this inspiring address in its entirety, […]

Save the Date for the Caribbean Culinary Event of the Year

Taste of the Caribbean is raising the bar in 2017! In addition to bringing together the best culinary teams in the Caribbean to compete, learn and network with each other, it will also bring new and exciting hands-on workshops led by experts in the food and beverage field. The hospitality industry is a highly guest […]

New Dates, New Venue for CHIEF!

CHIEF is coming to Miami! In an effort to make the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum accessible to more members, CHIEF will take place on June 2-4, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Miami. Caribbean hotel owners and managers, along with leading providers of goods and services to the hotel industry, gather at CHIEF […]

New Buyers Coming to Marketplace

Joining the more than 80 buyers returning to Marketplace, CHTA is excited to announce the new buyers that you will be able to meet at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2017. Broaden your business’ appeal to a world of new opportunities. New Buyers To-Date: DERTOUR / Fiesta Travel (Bulgaria) Luxutour(Bulgaria) DELUXEA (Czech Republic / Slovakia) Island Consulting […]

Top Hospitality Trends for 2017

2017 promises to be a year of big changes.  The global hotel industry has evolved continuously and there are a lot more changes to come. We have selected the top three trends that will most directly impact the hospitality and tourism industry in the Caribbean. Smartphones and Customized Service The role of the smartphone has […]

EPIC Opportunity For Climate Change Innovators

Climate change innovators in the region can access funding to develop their project through the World Bank’s Entrepreneurship Programme for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC). These innovations include clean technologies in energy, water, agriculture, transport, among other areas, that are designed to mitigate the effects of and adapt to climate change. “There are many opportunities […]

AMResorts Expands Sustainability With 6 New Rainforest Alliance Certified Resorts

AMResorts, a subsidiary of Apple Leisure Group, continues to grow its commitment to sustainable practices with six resorts achieving Rainforest Alliance certification this year alone: Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Dreams Los Cabos Golf Resort & Spa, Now Larimar Punta Cana and […]

New Member Spotlight

CHTA proudly welcomes the following new Members: Barnes Creative Studios – barnescreativestudios.com Melink Corporation – intellihood.com Soloricon Ltd. – soloricon.com El Secreto – elsecretobelize.com Fullerton Management Group – GetThePineapple.com Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa – seafireresortandspa.com SteadyVu, LLC – steadyvu.com The Cliff Hotel – thecliffjamaica.com For additional information and contact details for these companies, login […]

CHTA Member Awards and Accomplishments

Caribbean Hotelier of the Year, Adam Stewart, recognized with Order of Distinction in Jamaica Sandals Resorts International chief executive Adam Stewart has been awarded with the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) for outstanding contribution to Jamaica’s tourism and the hotel industry. The Order of Distinction is a national honor bestowed by the government of Jamaica […]

Get Ready for 2017!

At this time, all Members should have received an invoice for Membership Dues 2017.  Haven’t received it yet?  Email membership@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com and check to verify your member profile! Take a look below at the member benefits that are being offered for 2017! Apart from the work we do in advocacy representing the Caribbean travel industry in […]