CHTA-CTO News

CARIBBEAN NATIONALS RECEIVE TOURISM SCHOLARSHIPS CHTA Education Foundation and Les Roches announce scholarship recipients

The recently announced professional development program for Caribbean hospitality professionals, launched by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) and Les Roches, the hospitality management institution, has named two dozen Caribbean scholarship recipients.

Designed to accelerate the trajectory of participants’ hospitality careers, the program attracted more than 150 applicants over the summer.

Eleven candidates […]

By |November 12th, 2021|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

CTO Launches Caribbean Community Tourism Network

Tourism product development authorities in the region now have a resource from which to draw when developing their community-based tourism (CBT) programmes.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Caribbean Community Tourism Network (CCTN) to provide a platform to support the continued development of CBT in the Caribbean.
The network will facilitate the exchange of […]

By |August 3rd, 2021|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES

Hospitality professionals Heidi Clarke and Noorani Azeez bring expertise to The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) governing board
By |June 15th, 2021|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Launches “Forward Together” Initiative

As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched Forward Together, an initiative which encourages industry stakeholders to join their colleagues in supporting the […]

By |March 30th, 2021|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

CHTA President Predicts Rapid Return of Caribbean Tourism

Pablo Torres Salutes ‘Countless Health Heroes’

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (December 31, 2020) – Pablo Torres, the president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), predicted the Caribbean will see a return of tourism to the region, “faster than many parts of the world,” thanks to the protocols and partnerships implemented throughout the region […]

By |December 31st, 2020|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

Your Monday update – 9 Nov 2020

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
UK FLIGHTS FROM LONDON TO CONTINUE THROUGH TO END OF THE UK’S LOCKDOWN AND INTO 2021
JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (November 7, 2020) –The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Authority are delighted to confirm that Virgin Atlantic will continue its services to and from the United Kingdom. The airline will maintain its […]

By |November 10th, 2020|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

Open for Business October 31st – Travel Requirements for St. Kitts & Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 31, 2020) – As St. Kitts & Nevis welcomes visitors to its shores beginning today, this update provides additional information on changes to hotel properties to be used by visitors and a link to the Travel Authorization form to be completed by all visitors.

The Federation will observe a phased reopening with […]

By |November 2nd, 2020|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

GRENADA’S MINISTER IN SPANISH APPEAL

Grenada has launched another dimension to its Pure Grenada, Just For You campaign, a video in Spanish done by Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Climate Resilience, and the Environment Hon. Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen.

By |November 2nd, 2020|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS ANNOUNCES UPDATED TRAVEL AND ENTRY PROTOCOLS

Mandatory Vacation-in-Place Requirement is Replaced by COVID-19 Health Insurance, Monitoring Procedures, and On-Island Rapid Testing for Those Staying Longer Than Five Days

NASSAU, Bahamas, October 31, 2020 – The Islands of The Bahamas today announced streamlined entry protocols that will enable visitors to better and more seamlessly enjoy The Bahamas vacation experience.

Those who booked travel […]

By |November 2nd, 2020|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|

TRAVEL ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP TO OFFER TRAVEL PROTECTION AT CARIBBEAN HOTELS

MIAMI, Florida (September 18, 2020) – U.S. travelers to the Caribbean can breathe easier thanks to a new partnership between the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Trip Mate, offering travel protection if the unexpected happens with a visit booked at participating member hotels.

Trip Mate, one of the global leaders in administering protection […]

By |October 1st, 2020|CHTA-CTO News|0 Comments|