Increasing Hotel Sales, Reducing Operational Costs, Innovation & Sustainability Key Themes of CHIEF
Caribbean hotel owners and managers, along with leading providers of goods and services to the hotel industry, will gather at the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) where they will network and share best practices through a series of roundtables, workshops and professional development sessions. CHTA canvassed last year’s attendees and its members to identify […]
CHTA and CTO Issue Statement on Brexit
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), representing the region’s public and private sector tourism interest, recognize and respect the will of the majority of voters as reflected in the outcome of the British EU referendum. The extent to which the decision by UK voters to opt out of […]
CHTA Calls Upon Governments, Private Sector To Create Tourism Agenda As U.S. House Passes Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act
CHTA presented a paper to attendees at a Capitol Hill Briefing in Washington D.C. urging the creation of a Caribbean-U.S. public-private sector dialogue and a framework for a Caribbean-United States tourism action agenda to strengthen Caribbean engagement with the U.S. Maintaining that tourism presents the Caribbean with the quickest way to create jobs, reduce public […]
Welcome New NHTA Presidents
CHTA is proud to welcome new leadership to the Caribbean National Hotel Associations. Antigua Hotel and Tourism Association Alex DeBrito, President Vice President of Operations, Galley Bay Resort and Spa Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association Tom Calame, President Complex Manager, Aruba Mariott Resort & Stellaris Casino Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association Roseanne Myers, President General […]
Flavors Of Curaçao 2016 Coming In October
The Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHATA) second Flavors of Curaçao will be held Oct. 28 -29, 2016. The outdoor food festival will showcase the diversity of the dining community and restaurants on Curaçao. The delicious array of food served at Flavors of Curaçao will be complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire […]
Did you know…???
CHTA in partnership with SkyAuction.com offers a great benefit for hotel members that need an alternate way to pay for either annual Membership dues or registration to CHTA signature events! As a hotel member, you agree to sell room nights through Skyauction.com in exchange for the dues/event registration that are owed. The process is simple: […]
CHTA Proudly Welcomes New 2016 Members
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After Brexit: What Happens Next For The Caribbean?
In his latest column, David Jessop, consultant for The Caribbean Council, shares his thoughts on the potential impact Brexit will have on the Caribbean. “As far as the Caribbean is concerned, it is clear from the experts, politicians and officials that I have spoken to over the months since the campaign began, that significant uncertainties […]
Four Tactics to Take Your Hotel Operations into the Digital Age
Written by Sojern It’s time that hotel operations embrace the digital age and all the benefits it can bring for both hotel guests and hoteliers. Here are four steps to get you started: Update your amenities: 25% of leisure travelers rank free WiFi as a deciding factor when choosing a hotel. 66% of US travelers […]
CARPHA, Turks & Caicos Launch Tourism Health And Safety Program
In a response to ensure the health and safety of its visitors and residents, the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) launched the tourism health and safety program (THP), under TCI CARE. TCI is the first Caribbean country to officially launch the THP nationally, leading the way […]