The Caribbean Tourism Organization and Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Issue a 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 […]
The Perfect Media Storm: How to Change the Conversation after a Crisis
The Caribbean tourism industry has been susceptible to a considerable amount of negative news in the last few months. Issues such as Sargassum, Zika, the “threat” of Cuba… all are making headlines. These are stories whose outcomes are completely out of our control, but how we steer the conversation with our guests and the media […]
CHTA Elects New Slate Of Officers For 2016-2018 Biennium
CHTA elected a new slate of officers at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Hyatt Regency Miami on June 9, 2016 to serve with President Karolin Troubetzkoy. The five Vice Presidents and Treasurer elected to serve the 2016-2018 Biennium include: 1st Vice President – Stuart Bowe, President, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association and […]
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 […]
Meeting Technology Evolves With Changing Guest Needs
Meetings aren’t what they used to be. Attendees don’t just sit around a long table reading off a packet or simply sit listening to a presenter with a set of charts displayed on an easel. There are multimedia presentations with video and music. Interactive documents allow attendees to write and edit collaboratively. Everyone carries a […]
Caribbean On Course To Break 30 Million Arrivals Barrier In 2016
Tourist arrivals to the Caribbean are expected to surpass the 30 million mark for the first time ever this year, following a record 28.7 million arrivals in 2015. Chairman of CTO Richard Sealy that the industry got off to a fast start in 2016, registering a 7.3% rise in the first quarter over the corresponding […]
Caribbean Islands Launch Region’s First Coral Reef Report Cards
As the globe celebrated World Oceans Day recently, six Caribbean countries marked their commitment to preserving the region’s extraordinary marine ecosystems by launching the first Eastern Caribbean coral reef report cards.Coral reefs are home to over 25 per cent of all marine species, protect the shore from waves and storms, and create tourism opportunities. Despite […]
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Returns To The Bahamas, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2017
In case you missed it last month, CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the region’s largest and most significant marketing forum, will return to The Bahamas for the second consecutive year when the event takes place Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2017 at Atlantis, Paradise Island. CHTA will offer a full day of professional development opportunities on […]
Do Consumers Trust The Sharing Economy?
A recent Hooyu survey claims consumers don’t trust sharing-economy services, particularly lodging, without knowing much about who is on the other end. View the survey infographic here (Source: Hotels New Now).