Water & Wellness
Written by OBM International On average 16% of a hotel’s total potable water use and expense is used for irrigating and maintaining landscapes, as estimated by the EPA. Reclaiming grey water from spa facilities and hotels is one way of creating a sustainable solution to watering lawns and gardens. It also reduces water consumption in […]
Support Your Caribbean National Teams with #IslandPride2016
The National Culinary Teams competing at Taste of the Caribbean will display the amazing talent, creativity and rich culture of the Caribbean. The teams are proudly representing you, so show them some virtual love and support! Celebrate all 13 National Culinary Teams: Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Jamaica Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Suriname, […]
Exciting New Training Opportunities for Food and Beverage Professionals
Get ready for Taste of the Caribbean’s six new educational sessions created and catered for the Food and Beverage professional. These sessions will enhance your individual skills while maximizing your company’s bottom line. Global Trends – Learn the major global food trends and game changers that are shaping our industry today and projections for the […]
Show Us Your Green Side
How many “acts of green” can you do in five days? Starting Monday, April 18th share one picture a day of ecologically conscious acts you perform daily in celebration of Earth Day. Example: on April 19th take a picture of you turning off your lights or changing your light bulbs to energy saving bulbs with […]
CHTA President Sees Growth Potential From German Market
CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy sees Germany and other European countries as a region with untapped potential for many Caribbean destinations and is advocating for open skies and ease of travel restrictions to stimulate arrivals. At the recent ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, Troubetzkoy applauded the statement by President of the German Travel […]
CHTA Appoints New Director Of Membership Development
CHTA has appointed Martha Valdivia as Director of Membership Development. She comes to CHTA with a wealth of knowledge having worked with diverse stakeholders in the region in the fields of online marketing and distribution for over 10 years. “We are very happy to have Martha Valdivia join our team and look forward to her […]
Save The Date SMART 2016 May 18-20, 2016
The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and L’Association des Hoteliers de St. Martin (AHSM) will stage St. Martin/St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) May 18-20, 2016 at Le Beach Hotel. The event attracts tour operators, travel agents and event planners as well as suppliers from neighboring Caribbean countries. Registration and event details can […]
The Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) Gets Social!
The Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) engaged representatives from various entities in the tourism industry and the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI) in a “Social Media Marketing for Tourism” workshop. A packed class of socialites learned how to leverage various social media platforms to boost engagement, drive traffic and increase direct bookings. […]
Anguilla National Culinary Team’s First Fundraising Event
On April 3rd the Anguilla National Culinary Team hosted their first fundraiser at the beautiful poolside of Aleta’s restaurant at the Viceroy Anguilla Hotel. Music was provided by DJ Yosh, lighting and decor was provided by Black Orchid Florist and Designed. The following restaurants participated and provided their support through their fresh, fun and flavorful […]
The 2016 Curacao Culinary Team Has Been Selected!
The Curacao Culinary Team that is going to represent Curacao at this year’s ‘Taste of the Caribbean’ is finally complete after months of preparation and competitions. CHATA and CHTA encourage them to stay focused and wish them all the best. Curaçao Culinary Team Manager: Carlos Anthony. Curaçao Culinary Senior Chef 2016: Adriyell Lourens from Baoase […]