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 […]
CHTA Collaborates With KPMG On Benchmarking Study To Assess Hotel Industry’s Performance
Hoteliers participating in KPMG’s 2016 Caribbean Resort Benchmarking Survey will gain valuable insight by comparing their own financial performance against the industry’s norm in the region. KPMG, in collaboration with CHTA, has launched the 2016 survey, designed to help owners, operators, lenders and investors better understand the profile and performance of their Caribbean resorts. For […]
CHTA Official Visits Dominica
Frank Comito, CHTA’s CEO, was the Keynote Speaker during the Opening Session at the Dominica Hotel & Tourism Association (DHTA) Annual General Meeting. While in Dominica he was able to visit the Coulibistrie Primary School, one of the educational institutions restored after last year’s Tropical Storm Earl brought five inches of mud and considerable damage […]
CHTA Officials Address Caribbean Tourism Industry Challenges
On August 4th, CHTA officials addressed the theme of Creating Success Amid Constant Change: The Caribbean Tourism Industry’s Challenge. The event was attended by Caribbean and diaspora press that gathered at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Among the many issues addressed during the press conference, President Karolin Troubetzkoy, COO Vanessa Ledesma-Berrios and CMO Matt Cooper agreed […]
Follow Pokémon Go to More Sales for your Hotel
Not Just A Game Within 5 days of its launch Pokémon Go was downloaded more than 7.5 million times, making it more popular than the dating app Tinder and nearly more popular than Twitter. More average time is spent on Pokémon Go than is spent on several other leading mobile apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat […]
The Caribbean Goes for Gold in the 2016 Summer Olympics
404 athletes representing 22 Caribbean nations will be competing and representing the Caribbean in Rio at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Show your island pride and support all of our Caribbean athletes as they go for #CaribbeanGold! Follow us on social media. We will update you on the progress our Olympic teams make during the […]
Tuning the Human Resources Engine
One of the key factors of any business, particularly those in the hospitality and tourism industry, is human resource management. A hotel’s staff is inextricably linked to a hotel’s success and profitability. Unfortunately, according to the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, labor and skills shortages is among the top ten challenges faced by the hospitality […]
CHIEF Award Nominations Have Been Extended
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has opened online nominations for the second annual CHIEF Awards and invites members to “shine a spotlight on your success” by nominating tried and proven best practices by Caribbean hotels and tourism-related businesses. This year, a fourth category has been added to the program and members can enter […]
Summer Madness 50% Discount on CHIEF Registrations Until July 24th
After your first purchase of a standard priced registration, all additional registrations get a 50% discount if purchased betweenJuly 12-24, 2016. This special summer promotion allows you to bring your entire team to CHIEF. A priceless educational opportunity for all hospitality and tourism stakeholders. CHIEF’s twenty-four stimulating sessions will enable you to customize an experience […]