15th Annual Official Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) Set For May 10-12, 2011 In Jamaica
Special Early Bird Rates Start at $350 for Member Hotels, Governments; Book by Feb. 28
On the heels of a successful Caribbean Marketplace event in Jamaica, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) returns to the brand new Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from May 10-12, 2011, to stage the 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC).
THE CARIBBEAN | On the heels of a successful Caribbean Marketplace event in Jamaica, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) returns to the brand new Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from May 10-12, 2011, to stage the 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC).
To support CHTA-member hotels and government officials attendance at CHTIC, CHTA is offering a special registration rate of $350 per person to delegates of these market segments who register by Feb. 28, 2011 (the rate increases to $450 per person on registrations received after this date and $650 for registrations received after April 29). The early bird special for CHTA allied members is $775 per person and non-members are charged $875 per person on registrations received by Feb. 28. Registration officially opens on Thursday, February 10, 2011.
"The 15th staging of the Investment Conference bears special significance as tourism is key to the economic development of the Caribbean now more than ever before," said Josef Forstmayr, president of CHTA."In order to move our product forward to meet the demands of today's travelers, we must attract top level investors to finance these projects," noted Forstmayr. "CHTIC 2011 will be the decisions are made and where the leaders of tomorrow's tourism and hospitality industries are chosen."
Sponsorship opportunities, starting at US$8,000 are available for those seeking to elevate their presence at this prestigious event. Sponsors will be highlighted throughout the entire conference, as well as in CHTA's marketing and public relations activities leading up to and following the event. The Sponsors' Exhibit will also afford direct contact with representatives of sponsoring companies and will be open throughout the conference. In 2010, there were 26 conference sponsors.
CHTIC sponsors currently confirmed include FirstCaribbean International, Interval International and MasterCard on the Patron Sponsorship level as well as Gold sponsors ARDA and Best Western International.
Building on the momentum achieved in recent years with a growing interest in Caribbean tourism development, CHTIC is staged by two not-for-profit organizations - CHTA and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). CHTA represents the regional hotel and tourism associations and CTO is the public sector tourism body which represents the countries of the region. All funds from the conference are being reinvested in the region for the benefit of the Caribbean tourism industry. CHTIC was founded by CHTA and CTO in 1997 with the specific objectives of improving the tourism investment and operating climate in the Caribbean, raising awareness of development opportunities and stimulating a continuing flow of equity and loan capital into the region.
For more information on CHTIC 2011 - including sponsorship opportunities - please contact CHTA at 305-443-3040, e-mail
About The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is the leading organization representing the interests of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry for more than 60 years. With 32 National Hotel Associations as well as 1,000 diverse members spanning hotels, resorts, tourism providers, and allied partners across the region and beyond, CHTA serves as a powerful voice, resource, and connector for the Caribbean’s most vital industry. Through ongoing advocacy, professional development, industry insights, and market intelligence, CHTA helps its members thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. Organizations worldwide with interest in the Caribbean that want to increase their presence and connectivity in the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry are invited to join this dynamic community. To learn more about membership benefits and upcoming virtual and in-person events, please visit www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.