Hotels Aim to Source More Caribbean-Made Products, but Barriers Remain: CHTA Survey Identifies Opportunities and Challenges

The Linkages Survey is part of the ongoing work of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) Linkages Task Force, which is dedicated to advancing stronger economic integration between the region's tourism industry and local productive sectors. This initiative seeks to assess the scope and effectiveness of linkages-related activities undertaken by National Hotel and Tourism Associations (NHTAs) to strengthen trade ties between hotels...

The Linkages Survey is part of the ongoing work of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) Linkages Task Force, which is dedicated to advancing stronger economic integration between the region's tourism industry and local productive sectors. This initiative seeks to assess the scope and effectiveness of linkages-related activities undertaken by National Hotel and Tourism Associations (NHTAs) to strengthen trade ties between hotels and local farmers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and other enterprises supplying locally sourced goods and services.

The findings will inform future strategies to enhance local participation in the tourism value chain, promote sustainability, and support policy advocacy aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth across the Caribbean.

If you wish to find more information about the activities of the Linkages Task Force, contact CHTA at [email protected]. To access the full report, you can view and download the file below.

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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.