Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association News
John Jefferis, owner, Coco Reef Tobago
Breaking Travel News finds out more about Coco Reef in Tobago from resort owner John Jefferis. Speaking during Caribbean Travel Marketplace, he also tells out about the wave of optimism currently sweeping across the region.
Chinese buyers flock to Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Twenty companies will join more than 1,000 delegates registered for what promises to be a dynamic edition of the event slated for this month in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Breaking Travel News investigates: A New Year’s message from Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
As we enter the new year, Patricia Affonso-Dass, president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, looks back with pride at how the region has overcome adversity and offers a message of optimism for 2019
CHTA predicts strong winter season as airlift takes off
The Caribbean’s private sector has a unique opportunity to generate strong profits in the new year with the unprecedented quantity of airlift coming into the region.
Affonso-Dass appointed president of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass has taken up office as the new president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association prepares for Puerto Rico showcase
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association is encouraging tour operators to attend its Caribbean Marketplace which is being held in January in Puerto Rico as the destination has declared itself officially open for tourism.
Festive seasons sees Caribbean rebound strongly following Irma impact
Holiday travellers are escaping to the Caribbean, with hotels in most destinations not impacted by this year’s hurricanes reporting occupancies in excess of 90 per cent over the holiday season.
Frank Comito director general, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
Frank Comito, director general at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, tells Breaking Travel News only with cooperation between public and private sector stakeholders will the hospitality sector flourish in the region.
Karolin Troubetzkoy, president, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association president Karolin Troubetzkoy speaks to Breaking Travel News about the growth in the hospitality sector in the region, how important sustainability will be for the future, and the possibilities of future cooperation among rival destinations.
Puerto Rico to welcome Caribbean Travel Marketplace in show of strength following Hurricane Irma
Puerto Rico will host the Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event in San Juan from January 30th -February 1st next year. The decision comes as officials work rapidly to prepare hotels and meeting facilities impacted by the recent hurricanes.
CHTA calls for global action to tackle climate change following devastating hurricanes
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association is backing calls by Caribbean leaders for the international community to keep the devastating impact of climate change on the global development agenda.
Tourism across Caribbean struggles following Hurricane Irma impact
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has released its latest assessment of the impact of Hurricane Irma, reporting widespread disruption across the region.