Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Launches ‘From Bahamas With Love’
To coincide with the “Year of Romance in the Caribbean” announced by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has launched “From Bahamas With Love” a new promotion aimed at more romance travel to The Bahamas. Each month will highlight a different angle of romance in the destination such as engagements, honeymoons, […]
World Bank Pledges $150 Million In Fight Against Zika Virus
The World Bank has announced it has made US$150 million immediately available to support countries in Latin America and the Caribbean affected by the Zika virus outbreak. This amount is based on current country demands for financing and follows extensive engagement with governments across the region, including sending teams of technical experts to affected countries. […]
Tourism Matters: APD Front And Center Once Again
Just when you think the subject of the Air Passenger Duty (APD) has faded away, the Airport Operators Association (AOA), a trade body that represents 55 airports across the United Kingdom, have made it front and center once again. They have called on the British Chancellor George Osborne to cut the tax by at least […]
What Should The Caribbean’s Agenda Be In Obama’s Final Months?
Caribbean countries need to actively push their key national interests now, rather than pin their hopes on the vision of a new President doing it for them. The Caribbean is very much at the crossroads as it relates to areas where successes with the current administration can be transitioned and presented to incoming leadership. Energy […]
Top Family Friendly Destinations in the Caribbean
Written by Bonnier Corp. In 2015, Islands Magazine partnered with Bonnier Custom Insights to conduct the Best of the Caribbean Survey. Thirty-five islands were evaluated across 12 categories including family-friendliness, beaches, romance, food, and more. In total, the survey yielded 40,000 island evaluations. Here’s what Islands’ audience of Caribbean enthusiasts thought about family-friendly destinations in […]
Caribbean Spring Break, Family Style: Sojern Data Insights
Written by Richard Black, SOJERN Spring Break certainly conjures up a variety of thoughts depending on where you are in life. As you take a moment to reminisce about that right of passage college journey to the beach—pause. Sorry, but this journey and data is all about Spring Break for families. Many Caribbean destinations deliver […]
Scholarship Re-Application Process
All students that are continuing their education and already have been approved for a CHTA Education Foundation Scholarship in 2015 need to provide a copy of their most recent transcripts to verify their academic progress. The transcripts must be copies from the school and can be faxed to 516-594-4104 or scanned and e-mailed to Foundation@CaribbeanHotelandTourism.com. […]
Deadline for CHTA Education Foundation Scholarships: March 31, 2016
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the CHTA Education Foundation (CHTAEF) scholarships. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2016. CHTAEF provides academic, professional development, tourism and hospitality teachers, work experience placements and internship awards to Caribbean nationals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry. CHTAEF scholarships range, on average, from $500 […]
The Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE)
DATE, the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, was created to provide a professionally organized business exchange where International Wholesalers, Tour Operators, Incentive Groups, Airlines, and Charters Operators (Buyers) can meet and conduct business with the Dominican Republic’s leading tourism suppliers. Beginning April 19th through the 21st, 2016, participants will meet at the Paradisus Palma Real, Dominican […]
Trinidad & Tobago Gets Ready To Compete At Taste Of The Caribbean
Amidst cheers and approving laughter in a room filled with budding chefs and bartenders, the Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism Association (THRTA) announced the team of culinary experts selected to represent the twin island Republic at the prestigious ‘Taste of the Caribbean’ competition in Miami in June. Led by team captain Adrian Cumberbatch, the energetic […]