comments feedHappy National Senior Citizens Day On National Senior Citizens Day we are encouraged to explore the diversity of aging experiences and challenge the dominant narrative on aging by seeking fulfillment as we grow older. Indeed, more of our elders are eschewing retirement (and golf courses) to work longer into their later years, thereby enriching our lives with their experience […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – MAY 27, 2023
May 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Daren Sammy D “I’ve made it known; coaching was not something I aspired to do during my playing days but it’s a role that actually chose me. I’m a work in progress.” – Daren Sammy, Head Coach, West Indies ODI and T20 teams (SportsMax) “The New DMMO (Destination Marketing and Management Organization), Experience Turks and Caicos, […]
Memories from CHTA Marketplace 41
May 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Memories from CHTA Marketplace 41 The MPE Caribbean Tourism Authority is a resource for tourism stakeholders interested in marketing, branding and promoting the unique Caribbean experience. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]. MAY 17, 2023 Memories from CHTA Marketplace 41 We are delighted to share a sampling of photo highlights […]
CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Caribbean Travel Marketplace 41: What you need to know
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
May 4 2023 CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Caribbean Travel Marketplace 41: What you need to know Barbados will host regional and global tourism stakeholders for Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Caribbean tourism stakeholders are gearing up with excitement for the 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace, set to take place in sunny Barbados next week! Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and […]
NOTED BY BEVAN SPRINGER – MAY 7, 2023 Caribbean Travel Marketplace: More than meetings
May 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace is set to take place in Barbados over the next few days, and as someone who is deeply invested in the Caribbean tourism sector, I couldn’t be more excited to be “back home” for this event. For many of us who work in Caribbean tourism, travel and hospitality, the past few […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – APRIL 1, 2023
April 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization “We are thrilled to be able to bring back this important event (Caribbean Week in New York) that highlights the dynamism of the Caribbean and our strong connection to the Northeastern USA, which is one of our primary source markets.” – Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – MARCH 4, 2023
March 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
“With (Trinidad and Tobago) Carnival 2023 just concluded, this season’s soca releases included many songs expressing gratitude for the festival’s return. Aaron ‘Voice’ St. Louis, who made his mark in the previous decade by winning the Soca Monarch title for three consecutive years, hits all the right notes on ‘Long Live Soca’, his joyous paean to carnival and […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – FEBRUARY 25, 2023
February 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
From Bevan Springer “We knew Dart had a fantastic portfolio of properties that has gained a reputation of offering the highest quality customer service, and we were confident the 2023 ratings would reflect this. Having debuted a few short years before the pandemic, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa has been making a name for itself, […]
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – JANUARY 9, 2023
February 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
JANUARY 9, 2023 New. Nuevo. Nouveau. Nouvo. Nieuwe. Nobo. However you say it, a new beginning is upon us! Thank you for allowing us to serve you in 2022. We are confident that 2023 will be full of opportunities to achieve great things together. Happy New Year! Innovation and technology essential to advance Caribbean […]
NOTED BY BEVAN SPRINGER – NOVEMBER 4, 2022 – Veteran hotelier reflects on CHTA and the Caribbean
November 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Veteran hotelier reflects on CHTA and the Caribbean An experienced Caribbean hotelier believes in the critical importance of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the role it plays in representing and uniting national hotel and tourism associations and the region’s private sector. I caught up with former CHTA President Patricia Affonso-Dass during the 40th edition of Caribbean […]
