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Our Advocacy

The CHTA, with over 1,000 members across 32 national associations, is the Caribbean's leading tourism voice. They advocate, protect, and connect on industry issues, engaging stakeholders globally.

Strategic Goals

The organization’s advocacy work is
directed by four strategic goals

The organization’s advocacy work is directed by four strategic goals

National Hotel and Tourism Associations

Supporting NHTAs to be better advocates for local and regional issues.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Strengthening and broadening stakeholder partnerships with trade, regional and international organizations to support advocacy agenda.

Resource and Clearinghouse

An essential point for input and information supporting the development and advancement of policies and initiatives which affect tourism

Agenda

A regional tourism advocacy action agenda with broad buy-in

Additional Info

CHTA´s core values serve as a moral and operational grounding, guiding our interactions internally, with national hotel associations and members, as well as with external stakeholders.

Advocacy Resources

RESOURCEFUL LINKS
CARICOM The Caribbean Community represents 15 Caribbean nations and dependencies whose main purpose is to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. CARICOM focuses on coordinating economic policies and development planning; devising and instituting special projects, operating as a regional single market for many of its members; and handling regional trade disputes.
Caribbean Development Bank is a leading catalyst for development resources into the region, working with member Countries and other development partners towards the reduction of poverty in their countries through social and economic development.

Empowering Caribbean Tourism Through Renewable Energy

CHTA & CAST Earth Day 2025 White Paper and Regional Survey Results

As part of our Earth Day 2025 commitment, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) have released a policy-focused white paper and accompanying presentation deck that assess renewable energy readiness across the region.

These resources present findings from a multi-country jurisdictional survey conducted across 17 Caribbean destinations and offer clear policy recommendations to increase access to renewable energy for tourism enterprises. With rising energy costs and a need for climate resilience, now is the time for bold action.

This research is designed to support hoteliers, government leaders, and energy stakeholders in advocating for progressive reform that unlocks the economic and environmental potential of clean energy in the tourism sector.

Navigating Trade Shifts: Frank Comito’s Insights at CSEC2025

A Data-Driven Approach to Safeguarding Caribbean Shipping & Tourism

Frank Comito, Special Advisor and Former CEO of CHTA and CAST, shared powerful insights at the Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference on how regional collaboration and knowledge-sharing can protect Caribbean trade interests. His presentation highlights CHTA’s advocacy work in mitigating the impacts of U.S. Section 301 trade actions on our region’s shipping and tourism.

Access the presentation deck by logging into your CHTA member-only portal below.

Empowering Caribbean Tourism Through Renewable Energy

CHTA & CAST Earth Day 2025 White Paper and Regional Survey Results

Navigating Trade Shifts: Frank Comito’s Insights at CSEC2025

A Data-Driven Approach to Safeguarding Caribbean Shipping & Tourism

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