Vanessa Ledesma celebrates her silver jubilee with CHTA

Vanessa Ledesma, CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), is celebrating 25 years of service to the organization. Since joining CHTA (then CHA) in 1999 as a meeting planner, Ledesma has risen through the ranks, making history in 2015 as the first woman to hold an executive position at the association. Throughout her career, Ledesma…

October 14, 2024

Tourism Development

Vanessa Ledesma confirmed as CEO of CHTA

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the appointment of Vanessa Ledesma as its new Chief Executive Officer. Outgoing CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig stated that Ledesma, with close to 25 years working with CHTA, “brings to the table passion, loyalty and a wealth of knowledge about Caribbean tourism.” Madden-Greig added, “It has been my pleasure working with…

September 24, 2024

Tourism Development

CHTA confirms new leadership

Sanovnik Destang, a respected hotelier from St. Lucia, has taken over as President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). His election was confirmed at CHTA’s Annual General Meeting last week. Destang, who brings extensive hospitality experience to the role, plans to focus on people, technology, and strengthening ties with other sectors of the…

September 24, 2024

Events

CHTA Marketplace: Jamaica edition a success

High fives to Jamaica hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), her team at CHTA, and Jamaican public and private sector stakeholders, on an excellent production of the 42nd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica, from May 20-23, 2024, the meeting registered record-breaking attendance numbers, elevating…

June 5, 2024

Events News

Caribbean Travel Forum to kickoff CHTA Marketplace in MoBay

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is set to kick off the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum on Monday, May 20, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking the beginning of this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace. This pivotal event draws regional and international thought leaders to explore tourism business opportunities and strategies essential for success in the global travel industry.…

May 13, 2024

Destinations Events News

CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace to introduce new features in Jamaica

President Nicola Madden-Greig reports strong buyer interest in landmark tourism meeting KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 18, 2024) – The 42nd staging of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Center from May 20-23, 2024, will feature new additions and three dedicated tracks, promising an…

March 18, 2024

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CHTA Call for Investments in Women in Hospitality on International Women’s Day

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 8, 2024) – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is celebrating the indispensable role of women in the hospitality industry and advocating the critical importance of female leadership and participation. The association calls upon stakeholders in the Caribbean hospitality industry’s public and private…

March 8, 2024

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CHTA honors the legacy of late Caribbean PR executive

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is honoring the legacy of Marcia Erskine, a distinguished Trinidadian public relations expert, following her unexpected death in Jamaica, where she lived. Nicola Madden-Greig, president of CHTA, praised Erskine for her pioneering contributions to the field of communications, noting her role in serving…

March 7, 2024

Events

CHTA Marketplace registration now open

Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), taking place from May 20-23, 2024, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica. This premier event serves as a vital platform for connecting suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers, facilitating networking, collaboration,…

February 19, 2024

Events

Memories from CHTA Marketplace 41

We are delighted to share a sampling of photo highlights from the highly successful Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which concluded last week in beautiful Barbados. Produced by CHTA and hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, this premier event brought together…

May 17, 2023

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