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Caribbean Hotels Reporting Strong Holiday Season
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association | December 21, 2017
MIAMI (December 21, 2017) - Holiday travelers are escaping to the Caribbean, with hotels in most destinations not impacted by this year's hurricanes reporting occupancies in excess of 90 percent over the holiday season. "More than 70 percent of the Caribbean was not impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria and travelers are discovering the incredible diversity of destinations and offerings throughout the region, as they explore its many vacation options," stated Frank Comito, CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). CHTA canvassed a number of the region's destinations this week to se...
CHTA Launches ‘One Caribbean Family’ Initiative to Help Hurricane-Hit Communities
the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) | October 3, 2017
President Troubetzkoy reaches out to hotels and Caribbean-focused businesses MIAMI (October 3, 2017) - The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has launched a booking initiative that allows hotels across the region to help those who have been adversely impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria while also highlighting that more than 70 percent of Caribbean destinations have not been affected and are ready to welcome visitors as usual. CHTA's "One Caribbean Family" movement has been developed to help the vital tourism industry get back on its feet and will serve as a hub for hotels, travel advisors and tour operators w...
Florida CRE Proves Resilient in Face of Hurricane Irma Due to Long-Term Preparation
CBRE Hotels | September 27, 2017
Florida's prime office and industrial markets reported minimal impact from Hurricane Irma—mainly temporary power outages, downed trees and minor leakage. Except for the Florida Keys and certain parts of Jacksonville, flood and wind damage to Florida retail properties was also minimal. Certain retail segments, such as building supplies, food and fuel, should see a significant uptick in sales in the coming months. Single-family residential properties bore the brunt of Hurricane Irma's destruction, particularly in the south, central and northeast regions of the state. As a result, demand for multifamily properties is expected...
The Impact of the September 2017 Hurricanes on the Islands of the Caribbean
September 26, 2017
By Kristina D'Amico and Leora Lanz When Ebola struck the Sub-Saharan continent in the summer of 2014, thousands of travelers canceled their safari plans in South Africa, resulting in an immediate decline of multimillions of dollars given the tourist cancelations. Truth be told, South African cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town were more than 2,000 miles from the epicenter of the outbreak, unlike the wildly successful summer destinations of the South of France and England, which were actually far closer to the sources of the viral outbreak. Unfortunately, the geographically challenged visitors, who could have seamlessly enjoyed the...
Tourism Cares Rallies Support for Hurricane/Disaster Relief
September 14, 2017
Brand USA's thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by hurricanes and related tropical storms across Florida, Puerto Rico, the Southeastern United States, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, to support our partners in the impacted areas, we are providing direct links on Brand USA's consumer site, VisitTheUSA.com, to our state and territory partners where travelers can find the most up-to-date information during the recovery period—and are standing ready to amplify their marketing and messaging across our channels and invite international travelers to visit these destinations as they recover and open for bus...
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Statement on Hurricane Irma
the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) | September 7, 2017
MIAMI (September 7, 2017) - The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has expressed sympathy for the loss of life and hardship following the passage of Hurricane Irma and has urged Caribbean residents and visitors in the projected path of the storm to take continued precautions as it makes its way through parts of the northern Caribbean. CHTA's Director General Frank Comito warned that the Category 5 hurricane was packing winds of 180 miles per hour, and the effects of the storm were already evident on the dual-island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), and Barbuda, where, according to reports, wid...
