Hotel, Organisations & Operators,

Subterms

    Latest story

    138 Shares119 Views

    Comito steps down as leader of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association

    by

    Frank Comito has stepped down as chief executive and director general of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA).
    During his tenure he led the association through the Covid-19 pandemic, several devastating hurricanes and numerous global challenges impacting the industry.
    The transition to new leadership comes at the conclusion of nearly 40 years of service to local and regional private sector organisations in the Caribbean.
    In a message to members, Comito, who will serve as a part-time special advisor to the organisation, said he was proud of how quickly and effectively CHTA adapted over the past ten months, working in collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders to address the Covid-19 pandemic.
    He added that Covid-19 remained a critical concern, and declared the industry needs CHTA, its regional public sector ally, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), and local private and public sector tourism associations and entities working together towards the industry’s recovery now more than ever.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    “Our work has a bottom-line impact on restoring tourism and economies,” he stated.
    Looking to the future of Caribbean tourism and CHTA, he voiced optimism that despite the headwinds facing the tourism sector and the association, industry leadership working with local and regional tourism associations will address immediate needs, mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, and help to steer a course to the future.
    Comito was hired by CHTA six years ago when he made a five-year commitment to help refocus the organisation and address several longstanding challenges the organisation was facing.
    The leadership of the CHTA had endorsed Vanessa Ledesma in assuming the post of acting chief executive officer and director general.
    Formerly chief operations officer with CHTA, she has been noted for her skills, experience, integrity and deep passion for the industry.
    Older
    Travel sector calls for further support as new lockdown begins

    Newer
    Oman Air to return to Dubai next week More

    More stories

    • 75 Shares149 Views

      in organisations-operators

      Revamped Thomas Cook signs Hotelbeds deal

      by

      Hotelbeds has signed a strategic partnership with Thomas Cook.
      The new online-only holiday business was launched recently following the acquisition of the brand by Fosun Tourism Group.
      Thanks to this collaboration, Thomas Cook will gain access to more than 180,000 unique hotel properties in 140 countries worldwide.
      León Herce, global sales director at Hotelbeds, said: “All of us at Hotelbeds are immensely pleased to see Thomas Cook relaunching and we are delighted to be able to support their new model.
      “Hotelbeds has the experience, technology and hotelier relationships available to help Thomas Cook attract travellers with the best possible service and hotel product.

      ADVERTISEMENT

      “We look forward to watching it grow once again into one of Europe’s leading holiday brands.”
      Thomas Cook joins Hotelbeds’ existing 60,000 travel trade buyers – such as tour operators, travel agents, airlines and points redemption schemes.
      Emma King, head of commercial product, Thomas Cook, added: “When we were developing our new Thomas Cook we wanted to offer our customers the widest possible choice of hotel accommodation – and to be able to do that quickly without the need for direct contracting.
      “Our relationship with Hotelbeds as a strategic bedbank partner, gives our customers access to a huge portfolio of exclusive and competitively priced hotels worldwide.”
      Older
      South Africa Tourism welcomes reopening of borders

      Newer
      Ember launches emissions free coach travel in Scotland More

    • 125 Shares99 Views

      in Organizations & Operators

      Strong domestic demand may offer salve to UK tourism sector

      by

      The UK hotel sector’s traditionally strong domestic leisure demand bodes well for its recovery once lockdown measures from Covid-19 are fully lifted, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS. However, the report outlines that hotels in the capital and other gateway cities, with heavier reliance on international travellers and corporate bookings, are […] More

    • 113 Shares129 Views

      in Organizations & Operators

      HVS warns hotels are locked in battle for survival

      by

      With much of Europe’s hotel sector still closed for business the industry faces a huge challenge to rebuild consumer confidence once Covid-19 lockdown restrictions start to lift later this year, argues global hotel consultancy HVS London. Providing hotel businesses survive financially – utilising a combination of rent and bank loan freezes, government support, working with […] More

    • 150 Shares99 Views

      in Organizations & Operators

      CHTA warns hotels could go bust if tour operators fail to pay

      by

      The head of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has called on any international tour operators which have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients as early as January to expedite reimbursements. Frank Comito cited the unprecedented pressures facing Caribbean hotels and resorts because of the coronavirus pandemic. He explained in a […] More

    • 88 Shares149 Views

      in Organizations & Operators

      Forbes Travel Guide unveils e-learning webinar series

      by

      Forbes Travel Guide has revealed Hospitality Strong. The new initiative is designed to engage, educate and elevate furloughed, laid-off and working hospitality staff of all levels during the global novel coronavirus crisis. A series of e-learning webinars, the events will take place from April 23rd until June 25th. Hospitality Strong is designed to support hospitality […] More