The 7th Tourism Outlook Seminar (TOS) Comes to Jamaica
The 7th Tourism Outlook Seminar (TOS) takes place under the theme “Tourism: Navigating Global Changes for Continued Growth” from December 6 – 8, 2016 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. TOS is a forum for Jamaican and regional tourism stakeholders to share ideas, examine best practices and discuss strategies for advancing Caribbean tourism. Speakers will […]
Boost Hotel Revenues with Outdoor Activities
By SteadyVu What makes a hotel stand out from others? According to Travel & Leisure Magazine, it comes down to three factors: a killer location, impeccable design, and the ability to bring something totally new to the table for guests to enjoy. Reviews on Trip Advisor.com further suggest that prospective guests’ most frequent requests when […]
Families Clamor to the Caribbean for the Holidays
By Catlyn Origitano, Sojern We may not want to admit it, but it’s time to look forward to the holidays and the burst of travel that comes with it. In order to take the temperature on Caribbean holiday travel, we here at Sojern looked forward to December travel planning from the US to the Caribbean, […]
USVI’s Tommy Star Awards Gala Honors Richard Doumeng With Award of Excellence
Richard Doumeng, managing director of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort was honored with the Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association’s (USVI-HTA) Award of Excellence at the annual Tommy Star Awards Gala. Mr. Doumeng is CHTA’s current chairman, past president and has served on our board since 1992. His dedication to CHTA and to his industry has […]
CHTA Joins the International Monetary Fund’s 2016 High Level Caribbean Forum
The International Monetary Fund’s 2016 High Level Caribbean Forum brought together Caribbean prime ministers, finance ministers and central bank governors, donors, and representatives from international financial institutions and the private sector to exchange views on the unique challenges and opportunities for the Caribbean region. CHTA’s CEO, Frank Comito, was asked to participate in the panel […]
Caribbean Tourism Showcased at the International Shared Ownership Investment Conference
Frank Comito, CHTA’s CEO and Director General, spoke at Interval International’s International Shared Ownership Investment Conference at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach. While admitting that the sector was facing some challenges, he said it was still poised to continue on a path of growth. “This year has been a mixed bag. But our stopover […]
ICABA Salutes Caribbean Excellence
ICABA (International Career and Business Alliance, Inc.) hosted the Recognition Networking Lifestyle Black-Tie Gala in Miami on October 28th. ICABA is a member-based, global business network assisting black professionals and entrepreneurs attain their career, business and lifestyle aspirations. CHTA President, Karolin Troubetzkoy, received the Pinnacle Award in recognition of her accomplishments and contributions to individuals […]
CHTA signs MOU with Springboard Caribbean
Springboard Caribbean and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and provide ongoing professional development for employees at all levels within the Caribbean hospitality industry. “At our annual CHIEF conference we offer our members high quality, professional development learning experiences. Feedback from this year’s Leadership Workshop […]
Join the CHTA “My Caribbean” 5 Day Photo Challenge!
Celebrate Caribbean Tourism Month by sharing with everyone the things you love the most about “Your Caribbean”. Starting November 14th, take one picture or video a day of things that best represent “the word of the day” in your island or in the Caribbean. Example: on November 14th take a picture of your favorite Caribbean […]
MICE Buyers are Coming to Caribbean Travel Marketplace
2017’s Marketplace will introduce for the first time MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) buyers. Industry predictions indicate that the MICE sector is poised for vigorous growth. The overall demand for meetings is on the rise, according to World Luxury Tourism. Recognizing the impact this powerful sector has on our industry’s bottom line, CHTA has […]