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 […]
Caribbean Hoteliers Look To Cuba Following Challenging Winter Season
CHTA officials are working with Cuba’s government to help create the country’s first hotel and tourism association, said Frank Comito, CHTA’s chief executive. The Cuba initiative is one of several programs CHTA is launching to address what has to date been a challenging season for Caribbean hoteliers. One year after posting visitor growth of seven […]
Winners of Taste of the Caribbean
Once again Miami was the host city to Taste of the Caribbean, a culinary competition and professional development conference for food and beverage professionals. Thirteen Caribbean national culinary teams competed for the title of best in the Caribbean, and these were the results of this year’s competition: CARIBBEAN NATIONAL TEAM Winner: Trinidad & Tobago Gold: […]
Developing a Lifelong Love of Travel
Written by Rainer Jenss, President & Founder, Family Travel Association Think back to your very first memory. Got it? If you’re like most – 62%, in fact – that remembrance will be from a time spent on vacation. I happily fall into that majority. As a child, I had the good fortune of having […]
Facing the Food and Revenue Challenge in the Caribbean
In the hospitality industry, Food and Beverage (F&B) is considered an expense, a marketing strategy and an indispensible part of the vacation experience. It also makes up to 20 percent of all hotel revenue. Consequently, hotel executives have begun to view their full-service restaurants as a way drive new clients and incremental revenue to their […]
Cuban and CHTA officials Assert Smart Partnerships Key to Growing the Caribbean Brand
The President of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), Karolin Troubetzkoy, joined by several members of CHTA’s executive committee and prominent regional hoteliers, visited Cuba for meetings with Cuban and international officials during the UNWTO and FITCuba events held in Havana between May 2-6. Troubetzkoy applauded Cuba’s Minister of Tourism Manual Marrera Cruz, on […]
‘Taste Of The Caribbean’ 2016 To Present Eclectic Menu Of Training Opportunities For Food & Beverage Professionals
Food and beverage professionals, managers and students from all facets of the culinary trade will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills and build industry knowledge through the educational programs presented June 7-8 at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean (#CHTATaste2016). Each session will be conducted by leading industry culinary professionals ready to showcase the […]
Ticket Sales for Taste of the Caribbean – Special Member Discount!
Get ready to join Taste of the Caribbean’s celebration of Caribbean culture and cuisine at a special CHTA member discounted price. Click here to get $5 off the Taste Lunch and/or Dinner Competition Promo Code: CMB On Wednesday, June 8th prepare for a gastronomic delight! Experience the amazing dishes created by the 13 Caribbean national […]
CHTA Partners With Johnson & Wales University For Taste Of The Caribbean
CHTA has partnered with Johnson & Wales University as the Education Institution for Taste of the Caribbean. As part of this partnership, Johnson & Wales will be facilitating three of the educational sessions to be presented at the event. “We truly value our partnership with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, and are proud to […]
Don’t Forget To Show Your #IslandPride2016
Show your love for your favorite culinary team by displaying your island pride on social media. Download the official Taste of the Caribbean badges here. On social media, be sure to use the badges and the hashtags #IslandPride2016 and #CHTATaste2016.