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St. Lucia to Restructure Tourism Board
Travel Agent was on site at the Bryant Park Grill in Manhattan for the launch of www.caribbeantravel.com when reporter Joe Pike had a moment to sit down with Senator Allen Chastanet, minister for tourism and civil aviation for St. Lucia. Chastanet told the magazine that the St. Lucia Tourism Board will be restructured into a tourism authority. The new authority would be more private sector-oriented and would be led by a CEO, who has yet to be named. Acting Tourism Director Louis E.A. Lewis, who will be profiled in the March 31 issue of Travel Agent, is expected to serve in a different role when the authority is expected to begin operations around April. “His experience and knowledge of the destination is too valuable for us to give up,” Chastanet said, “so he will continue to serve in a key role.” (Source: Travel Agent) go >
Summer Consumer Marketing Program
Boost your summer bookings by reaching 1 million homes in four major metropolitan areas with your sales message
The Spring 2008 Caribbean Travel Guide (May 16th release) is a glossy magazine-quality supplement that will be distributed within 4 major-market newspapers in New York, Philadelphia, South Florida and Chicago – a total of 1 million homes with an average household income of more than $78,000. Book your ad now and benefit from highly targeted consumer distribution, additional distribution to the travel trade and complimentary on-line promotions to pre-qualified opt-in databases. CHA-member small hotels of 75 rooms or less can participate in the “marketplace section” for only $2500. For more information email Tom Garzilli at tgarzilli@aboutcmg.com or go to www.aboutcmg.com/Caribbean_2008
Hermitage Bay’s Executive Chef Wins AHTA ‘Chef Of The Year’ Award
Hermitage Bay is very proud to announce that its Executive Chef, Verman “Dezi” Banhan, won the Chef of the Year Award at the Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association’s (AHTA) annual Tourism Awards Gala on March 4, 2008. Born in Jamaica, Banhan studied in the US and has two degrees – one in Hotel & Restaurant Management and one in Culinary Arts. Having won several gold, silver and bronze medals at national food shows in Jamaica – including “Best Seafood Show Platter 2002” and “Chef of the Show 2003” – Banhan joined Hermitage Bay in 2006 when the hotel opened. He uses his culinary and creative talents to present delicious meals reflecting eclectic cuisine with a subtle Caribbean influence, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. His emphasis is on presenting visually attractive and mouth watering meals such as his signature Seared Scallop & Shaddock in Coconut Gazpacho, a popular favorite at Hermitage Bay. For further information contact Keith A. Martel, the property’s general manager at Tel: 268-562-5500 / E-mail: info@hermitagebay.com / Website: www.hermitagebay.com
Caribbean Magazine Adds Value for Advertisers
Reminder! The summer 08 issue of CaribbeanTravel.com – The Magazine will be published in May and includes - for the first time - some great “extra benefits" for all advertisers.
Book your ad today and receive:
Free Banner Ads, rich media on www.caribbeantravel.com
Traffic to www.caribbeantravel.com increased by 59% from December 2007 to January 2008, logging 156,437 visitor sessions in January alone. The official launch in New York on March 13th will ensure traffic continues to climb. Your advertising contract will include:
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A free 120 x 600 vertical skyscraper ad on your destination landing page
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A bonus color image in your property listing
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Does ICE Portal produce and distribute your rich media? If so, your virtual tour will also appear in your listing, free of charge
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Increased Magazine Distribution
The recent co-publishing agreement with the Travel Agent Media Group (publishers of Travel Agent, Luxury Travel Advisor and Home Based Agent) ensures that your message is delivered to the most productive and targeted Caribbean-booking travel agents in three key segments: traditional brick and mortar, luxury, and home-based.
Your magazine ad will now reach:
An extra 115,000 agents through distribution of the new digital version - an animated, interactive version of the magazine. Your ad and listings will be hot-linked directly to your website. To see sample click here
New targeted distribution to more than 20,000 US and Canadian agencies located in critical feeder markets serving the Caribbean, in addition to all agency outlets in the UK with the winter edition
Deadline to participate is March 28, 2008
Low on budget? Trade room nights for your ad with SkyAuction and put your unused inventory to use!
For information on advertising rates, web placement and SkyAuction, contact Jill Jones at 305-443-5900 ext. 105 or 305-926-5828; or e-mail jill@caribbeantravel.com. For more information on virtual tours, e-books and rich media, contact Henry Woodman of ICE Portal at 954-893-6778; or e-mail henry@iceportal.com. Don’t forget to mention CTDC rates. go >
Hotel Association Events
27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association
April 10, 2008
Frangipani Beach Resort, Anguilla
Cayman Ramps Up for 7th Annual CITE
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) is hosting the 7th Annual Cayman Islands Tourism Exchange (CITE) April 30 - May 2, 2008 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. CITE is the only face-to-face forum which provides an excellent platform for wholesalers to learn about new products and developments, or to become re-acquainted with the wide spectrum of tourism offerings in the Cayman Islands. For further information, contact India Narcisse at Tel: 345-949-8522 / E-mail: india@cita.ky
CHA Weekly News is produced by the Caribbean Hotel Association for its members and stakeholders. Please submit all comments to communication@caribbeanhotelassociation.com
Changes in your email address or membership information should be addressed to membership@caribbeanhotelassociation.com
CHA Weekly News may contain advertisements.
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Coming up
Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE)
April 1-2, 2008
Barcelo Bavaro Convention Center
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Jamaica Product Exchange
JAPEX 2008
April 25-27, 2008
Hilton Kingston Hotel, Jamaica
10th Annual Caribbean Tourism Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development
STC-10
April 28-May 1, 2008
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa
CSHAE Leadership Conference
May 4-6, 2008
Trinidad & Tobago
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference
CHTIC 2008
May 6-8, 2008
Hyatt Regency Trinidad
The 12th Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism
CMEx XII
May 15-19, 2008
Puerto Rico
St Maarten/St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow
SMART 2008
May 20-22, 2008
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten
Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit
ACTS
June 21-25, 2008
International Trade Center
Washington D.C.
Small Hotels Retreat
Coming in September
Taste of the Caribbean
Coming in September
Member Corner
I&MI Media Provides Definitive Resource for MICE Professionals
I&MI Media, the definitive resource for incentive, meeting, congress and event buyers globally, is utilized by more than 30,000 MICE professionals in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Its two award-winning publications – The Workbook (the only annual directory to have ABC certification) and the quarterly News Magazine – are delivered to more than 19,000 MICE professionals in the U.S. and Canada. All printed media are duplicated in full size on I&MI’s award-winning website. For more information, contact Barbara Shapiro, associate publisher; Tel: 304-599-0511 / E-mail: barbara@i-mi.com / Website: www.i-mi.com
Tobago Cocoa Estate Draws Chocolate Lovers with Unique Experience
Tobago Cocoa Estate W.I. Ltd. – a cocoa estate planted exclusively with Trinidad Selected Hybrid (TSH) fine or flavor cocoa – brings together the unique aspects of Tobago for a holistic experience where visitors can learn about the history of cocoa in Tobago. In addition to historical displays, patrons can participate in the fermentation and drying activities at the estate, creating an authentic experience that immerses the one into a world of cocoa, from growth to fermentation and drying, as well as the highlight – an evening dinner that showcases the local cuisine of Tobago followed by a delectable chocolate tasting session. For further information, contact: info@tobagococoa.com or duane@tobagococoa.com / Website: www.tobagococoa.com
CORRECTION
Last week’s Member Corner on AccuBar® was missing contact information for Tom Pas, whom hoteliers and resort operators can contact to learn how the advanced palm-pilot technology can take back control of liquor losses. Tel: 305-444-7783 / E-mail: paspurchasing@aol.com / Website: www.accubar.com
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