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CHTIC Lifetime Achievement Award Presented Posthumously to William “Bill” Bissell
The life and career achievements of William Bissell, Chairman of OBM International, will be celebrated posthumously at this year’s Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) May 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. Bissell was the driving force behind development of OBM International, and a mentor to many in the Caribbean hospitality industry. In addition to his leadership role in the architecture, design and development community, Bissell contributed much of his time to industry organizations such as CHA, Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST), Urban Land Institute, and many others. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Mrs. William Bissell by CHA President Peter Odle and Director General and CEO Alec Sanguinetti at 1pm on May 7, 2008. For more details or to register for this important event, please visit the CHA website.
Caribbean Tourism Growth Below Average, Study Shows
A forecast calls for the Caribbean’s travel and tourism sector to generate approximately $57 billion in revenue this year, according to research by Tourism Satellite Accounting for the World Travel & Tourism Council. The survey results, released by the World Travel & Tourism Council and strategic partner Accenture, revealed a projected 2.3 percent increase in travel and tourism in the Caribbean region in 2008. The growth rate will level out to an average of 3.2 percent each year between 2009 and 2018, which is below the world average, according to the study. WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten warned that the Caribbean must focus on long-term development to be competitive. Within the Caribbean, WTTC forecast the highest rate of growth this year for Trinidad and Tobago at 8.4 percent, followed by St. Kitts & Nevis at 5.6 percent and St. Lucia at 5.1 percent. Puerto Rico is the revenue leader in the Caribbean, as travel and tourism accounts for $10.8 billion. The Dominican Republic is second. Of the 12 regions that the research covered, the Caribbean is the most dependent upon travel and tourism in terms of its contribution to the national economy. Travel and tourism in 2008 will account for 12.9 percent of the region’s employment, or approximately 2 million jobs. (Source: Travel Weekly via Caribbean News Digital) 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 $2,500. For more information email Tom Garzilli at tgarzilli@aboutcmg.com or go to www.aboutcmg.com/Caribbean_2008
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
Media Gets Preview of Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza
Puerto Rico’s press recently gathered at La Boutique Du Vin for a “taste” of the upcoming Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza, an event showcasing the contributions of the island’s gastronomic sector. The preview featured some of Puerto Rico’s most distinguished chefs as well as culinary personalities such as Cielito Rosado and wine expert Pedro Alvarado. Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza is being held at Carolina Beach in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, April 4 – 6, 2008. For more information on Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza, visit www.saboreapuertorico.com.
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
The 12th Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism
CMEx XII
May 15-19, 2008
Puerto Rico
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Coming up
Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE)
April 1-3, 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
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
Magnolia Import & Export
Servicing the laundry industry in Latin America and the Caribbean since 1995, new CHA member Magnolia Import & Export provides supplies, as well as both new and used equipment. The company carries a complete line of pads, covers, guide tapes, waxes and spare parts for many brands, and also distributes Washex, Grandimpianti, Covers Etc., American Laundry Products, Aloña, and many others. For information and products, please contact Carlos Kramer, Sales Manager, at Tel: 954-486-0177 / Fax: 954-733-6689 / E-mail: kram2305@bellsouth.net or launman@hotmail.com
Burn-B Gone
Recognized by the 2008 International Save the Reef Campaign as a safe alternative sun product, Burn-B Gone is now FDA Approved and available for sale to hotel guests via gift shops and in-room mini bars. Burn-B Gone contains a special formula to hydrate, sooth and disinfect, providing excellent relief for travelers exposed to the tropical sun, as well as marine stings and insect bites. The product was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to its effectiveness as a non-surgical treatment for patients suffering from Melanoma skin cancer. For more information or request a presentation, contact Tim Foster, Director Sales & Marketing at Tel: 954-784-5545 / Website: www.burnbgone.com
Strategic Partners
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