The Power Shift in Online Bookings
By David Chestler, SiteMinder Online distribution is growing faster than the entire travel market. Spurred by the internet economy, the desire for experiences once reserved for the elite, and the sheer volume of information that’s available to travelers makes the the world more accessible. But if we dig deeper, the broad accessibility of information isn’t […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization Declares 2016 ‘The Year Of Romance In The Caribbean’
With the start of the New Year comes the launch of a new initiative by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – 2016 The Year of Romance in the Caribbean – which celebrates everything romantic about the region. Through the campaign, CTO, and its member countries along with CHTA and its member hotels will highlight the […]
Applications Available For 2016 CHTA Education Foundation Scholarships
The CHTA Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program through March 31, 2016. CHTAEF provides academic, professional development, tourism and hospitality teacher, work experience placements and internship awards to Caribbean nationals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry. CHTAEF scholarships range, on average, from $500 – $5,000 and are exclusively […]
Join the 2016 Curaçao Culinary Competitions
To form the Curaçao Culinary Team for Taste of the Caribbean, CHATA organizes the Curaçao Culinary Competitions to be held in February 2016. Different workshops are being organized; Bartender, Pastry and Chefs workshops. These workshops are for local Senior Chefs, Junior Chefs (till 21 years old), Pastry Chefs and Bartenders which work in CHATA hotels […]
Save The Date For PRHTA’s Saborea Puerto Rico, April 7 – 10, 2016
World-famous Escambrón Beach takes center stage in a flavorful weekend, with daily tastings from 30 of the island’s finest restaurants, plus rums, wine, beer, distilled spirits, and 50 international and local culinary personalities! Saborea Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) event benefiting its Educational Fund, which provides training and certifications […]
CHTA Applauds Outcome Of UN’s Conference On Climate Change; Drives Message ’1.5 To Stay Alive’
CHTA is pleased with the results of the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place last month. Adopted by 195 nations, “The Paris Agreement” will aim to keep a global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius [this century] and drive efforts to limit the temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. In […]
CHTA Enters Strategic Partnership With AskMe Inc. and Clear Channel Airports
CHTA has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ask Me Inc., a go-to internet resource specializing in coordinating weddings and hotel stays in the Caribbean and Mexico, and Clear Channel Airports, an innovative airport advertising provider. As a strategic partner, Ask Me Inc. will work in tandem with CHTA to provide hoteliers with tools to […]
2016’s Must Attend Events of the Year
In 2016, CHTA’s commitment to continuing professional education is stronger than ever. This year’s Taste of the Caribbean will take place on June 7 – 11, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. In addition to the competitions, this year’s Taste of the Caribbean will offer new and exciting hands-on sessions for the Food and […]
Best Practices for Creating a Successful Year
Below are five new year business resolutions you should keep in 2016 to create a more successful business. Sell the Experience In a world where we are all inundated with data, products and promotions, the last thing your customers want is another sales pitch. No customer really wants to know about your product. They want […]
Weddings and Honeymoons: Simple Solutions for Driving Revenue
Many resorts look at the reducing costs, adding service fees, running promotions and increasing occupancy. But, if you haven’t looked at romance – specifically honeymoons and destination weddings – for driving new revenues, you’re missing out. These lucrative niche markets are often the most overlooked areas on a resort’s spreadsheet where revenues can be increased […]