Thank You Taste of the Caribbean Sponsors
We are very thankful to all the companies and individuals that sponsored the 13 national teams to participate in Taste of the Caribbean. Without your support, the teams wouldn’t have been able to make it to the competition. We are grateful for the companies that have helped us stage the event, including Interval International, Jetblue […]
Caribbean Hoteliers Up Your Game At CHIEF Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 In Puerto Rico
CHTA’s Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) brings together owners and senior managers from Caribbean hotels with top experts from companies which work with hoteliers to exchange ideas and share best practices. This year’s program will expand its educational offerings by incorporating a Technology track in addition to sessions about Operations, Environmental Sustainability and Sales […]
Win a Full Registration to CHIEF!
This is your opportunity to make CHTA better. CHTA is constantly looking for ways to engage members, whether it is in finding out what you value from membership or how you’d like to receive your CHTA communications. Please take a moment to fill out this survey to let us know your thoughts and help us […]
CHTA Partners With SiteMinder To Provide Market-Leading Channel Management To Member Hotels
CHTA has formed a strategic partnership with the global hotel industry’s leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, to provide member hotels market-leading channel management for more effective online distribution and revenue optimization. The strategic partnership will see CHTA collaborate with SiteMinder to strengthen knowledge and innovation within the region’s hotels, namely via educational sessions at the Caribbean […]
Membership Matters: Did You Know?
CHTA Members are privy to benefits that directly assist in growing your business, whether it’s in managing your resources or showcasing your hotel in a Caribbean-focused sales channel. Take a look below and explore two of our most popular benefits! CARIBBEAN JOBS As CHTA members, companies that employ a workforce in the region are able […]
Show Your Excellence and Innovation in Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has an open call for applicants for the 13th edition of the UNWTO Awards. The applications are open for organizations or businesses, fitting into one of the categories listed below, and that are currently undertaking a tourism-related project/initiative with an innovative and sustainable approach. UNWTO Award for Innovation in Public […]
Caribbean Week: CHTA Execs Talk Cuba, Airbnb & More
From growing Cuba demand to concerns about Airbnb’s impact on the Caribbean hotel business, top officials from CHTA met with a small media contingent to discuss the hot topics Caribbean specialists should be following. Travel Agent’s Joe Pike met with CHTA officials with his full story available here (Source: Travel Agent).
Hurricane Preparedness
It only takes one storm to change your business, life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. The Caribbean is an area prone to tropical cyclones, therefore we all need to be prepared for any eventuality. This is your time to prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane. […]
Owning The Conversation: Travel Crisis Management in a 24 Second News Cycle Written by Worldmedia
Written by Worldmedia While it takes years to build a brand’s reputation, it can all be undone in a few hours. Thanks to social media, travel blogs and the ability to share at the click of a button, information spreads faster than ever. And local Caribbean issues can quickly become global. When crisis hits, it’s […]
Environmental Design For Hurricane Preparedness Q&A with OBM International’s Jennifer Davidson
With all eyes on this year’s hurricane season, we look to experts in various design disciplines to help us understand what can be done during the design stage of projects to aid in hurricane preparedness. Jennifer Davidson brings a fresh perspective on how to use the outdoors, through sustainable environmental design, to help minimize storm […]