New CSHAE Executive Committee Elected For 2016-2018
Congratulations to the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) elected to serve on the executive committee from 2016-2018 including: Neil Forrester, general manager, Antigua Hotels & Tourism Association, was elected as president of CSHAE Stacy Cox, association executive, Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, was elected first vice president and president-elect of CSHAE […]
Job Openings at CHTA
CHTA has two job opening currently open: Director of Membership Development and Bookkeeper/Operations Coordinator. Click here to view the position requirements. Any applications or queries must be submitted to the email addresscoordinator@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.No phone calls will be accepted.
Save The Date: CHIEF Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016 In Puerto Rico
Following last year’s successful Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), we have scheduled this year’s event for Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016 at El Conquistador, a Waldorf Resort in Puerto Rico. Get ready for more game-changing workshops and seminars that will change the way all hospitality professionals conduct business.
Taste Of The Caribbean Set To Raise The Bar In 2016
This year’s Taste of the Caribbean will raise the bar for culinary professionals with new and exciting hands-on workshops led by experts in the food and beverage field. Come learn the latest industry trends while watching some of the region’s best compete for culinary honors in the Taste of the Caribbean competitions scheduled June 6-10, […]
Thank You Caribbean Travel Marketplace Sponsors
Thank you to all of the companies that sponsored this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Without your support we would not be able to stage the event. Thank you to The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Paradise Island Tourism Development Association and The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association, along with host sponsors: […]
CHTA Congratulates George deMercado and Gladys Massagli for their Years of Service to CHTA
George W. deMercado, CHTA’s Director of Membership Development, was recognized for his countless contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry at the CHTA January Board Meeting. George is retiring this year after many years of contributing to CHTA’s growth and development. Despite retiring full time, George will continue to be periodically engaged with CHTA on […]
Karolin Troubetzkoy, St. Lucia, Elected CHTA President For Term Through June 2018
The CHTA Board of Directors officially ratified Karolin Troubetzkoy to take office immediately as President of the Association in advance of her term which would have begun in June 2016. She will serve as CHTA President through June 2018. Troubetzkoy was previously voted President-Elect in June 2015 but assumed the role of Acting CHTA President […]
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Attracts 19 New Buyer Companies
This year Caribbean Travel Marketplace attracted 19 new buyer companies as a result of our concerted efforts to target wholesalers in emerging destinations as well as tour operators specializing in niche markets. We were successful in expanding our existing portfolio of global operators and welcomed the following new companies: Bahamas – BahamaGo Belgium – ID […]
Join February’s Photo Challenge!
We want to keep the love going! Starting February 15th, the day after Valentine’s day, share one picture a day of all the ways we show love and appreciation in the Caribbean. February 15 – Your Customers & Guests February 16 – Your Team February 17 – The Environment February 18 – Your Community February […]
Baby Boomers: The Untapped Billion Dollar Romance Market
Romance travel is one of the travel industry’s fastest-growing and most profitable year round niches. Romance packages facilitate upgrades in rooms and services, often involve group bookings and come with the increased possibility of future stays. Fortunately, romance travel is about more than just weddings and honeymoons. Many romantic milestones are celebrated with trips abroad. […]