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CHA To Elect Officers For 2008-2010
The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) is calling for nominations for the officers for 2008 to 2010 to be elected at the 2008 Annual General Meeting of CHA, being held in Washington D.C. on June 22, 2008. At that time the CHA Board of Directors will elect a new slate of officers to serve under the current President Elect, Enrique De Marchena. The slate of Elected Officers will consist of: 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, 4th Vice President, 5th Vice President and Treasurer. CHA Member Hotel Associations are urged to discuss these positions and to consider if there is any individual within their respective local hotel associations whose name they would like to submit to the CHA Nominating Committee. Any such individual submitted for nomination must be a representative of a paid-up Active Member of CHA and must be currently serving on the CHA Board of Directors. Please note that for the positions of 5th Vice President and Treasurer, nominations can also include an individual representing an Allied Member who is currently serving on the CHA Board of Directors. All completed and signed nomination forms must be received in the CHA Barbados office by April 21, 2008. More information and nomination forms can be obtained from the CHA Website. Completed forms can be sent via Fax: 246-435-0845 / E-mail: ndecaires@caribbeanhotelassociation.com
Barbados Picks Up Just Another World-Class Rating
Barbados has the most attractive “environments” for investments in travel and tourism in the Caribbean and Latin America according to an assessment made by the World Economic Forum, which in its 2008 annual Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report gave Barbados the highest marks in the Latin America and Caribbean region for creating the right climate for tourism development. Barbados, which earned a global ranking of 29th, was ranked the third-best in the Western Hemisphere, after the United States and Canada. To reach those dramatic conclusions about Barbados and the other nations and territories surveyed, the experts looked at such factors as safety and security; health and hygiene; policy rules and regulations; air and ground transport infrastructure; tourism facilities; human and natural resources; affinity for travel and tourism; price competitiveness and environmental sustainability. (Source: Caribbean News Digital) go >
Curaçao Chapter Receives Two Awards at Annual HSMAI Leadership Conference
Out of 38 Americas Region Chapters, the HSMAI Curaçao Chapter board, represented by Director Steven Damiana and President Tamira La Cruz, were awarded with the best Small Chapter in the category of websites as well as the category of partnerships during the Annual HSMAI International Leadership conference, March 25-27, 2008. Besides the two awards, Curacao was also honored as the chapter with the highest rate of retention out of all the HSMAI International chapters in the world. (Source: CHATA) go >
THRTA Welcomes New Executive Director
The Trinidad Hotels Restaurants and Tourism Association (THRTA) is welcoming new team member Richard Hackshaw, who assumed his new role as Executive Director on April 1, 2008. Hackshaw holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Marketing and is presently working on his MBA. He has held management positions in various organizations with experience in marketing, business development, selling, administration, human resources and event management. Hackshaw was selected from a field of ten candidates by a selection panel comprised of President Barry Bidaisee, 1st Vice President Nicol Khelawan and a host of other top executives in the Trinidad tourism sector. Former Executive Director Bernadette Nathaniel will remain in office for a one-month transitional period during which she will hand over the reins to Hackshaw. (Source: THRTA Newsletter)
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
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
Bloom Launches New Retail Design Site
Bloom Interior Architecture has recently launched a new website that is completely dedicated to their work in retail. The new website – www.bloomretaildesign.com – highlights some of the full service design firm’s best work in the Caribbean and in the U.S. Bloom has over ten years of experience working in the Caribbean, and is dedicated to cutting edge design, high quality craftsmanship, and excellent customer service. Bloom offers free consultations for all projects. Please visit www.bloomretaildesign.com or www.bloommiami.com for more information.
Increase Bookings By Listing With AAA
As a travel information source, AAA – North America’s largest paid membership organization with 25% of all households in U.S. and Canada – accounts for $19.1 billion in leisure travel accommodation spending annually (35% of the total). AAA Travel is the largest travel company specializing in leisure, and ranks as the 8th largest travel company overall. The company is also North America’s largest publisher of guidebooks, maps and travel information. For more information about AAA, or to learn how your hotel or travel business can benefit from listing with AAA, contact Corey Dalling at Tel: 905-607-7555 / Fax: 905-607-9555 / E-mail: cdalling@national.aaa.com / Website: www.aaa.biz/approved
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