US Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association

2018 CHTA Education Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open

The application process is now open and attached are the requirements and the application for this year’s scholarships. Alternatively, information and the application can be downloaded by clicking here.

CHTAEF was established in 1986 as a stand-alone 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Its mandate is to improve and elevate the quality and professionalism of the hotel and tourism industry in the Caribbean through education and training. Today, it is one of the largest charitable programs in the Caribbean hospitality industry, having raised and awarded more than $2 million in scholarships and grants to applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to the hotel and tourism industry in the region.

Scholarships are awarded to applicants attending accredited tourism and hospitality institutions around the world, and in partnership with academic institutions like Johnson & Wales University, Monroe College and Florida International University which provide additional scholarship support to eligible CHTAEF scholarship students.

CHTAEF also funds certifications and accreditation programs for established regional industry professionals. In conjunction with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, certification programs are now being refined, redeveloped and funded to support the foundation’s primary objective of continually elevating the industry’s professionalism. These shorter courses provide immediate, tangible results for the industry due to the nature of their tailored and specific coursework.  More information about these credentialing programs will be ongoing.

CHTA FREE Webinar: Drive Higher Revenue – Utilizing Your RMS to Efficiently Segment Your Guests

How can a property gather better data to drive higher revenues? In this webinar, Rainmaker explores the segmentation of guests based on their value to your property, and will go over benchmarked data on the best way revenue managers can better utilize their Revenue Management Systems. Join CHTA on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EST) for the free webinar.

In this webinar you will learn:

• How to segment your guests based on their value to your property
• Tips and tricks for using better tracking mechanisms
• How to utilize the data you have on your guests to drive revenues

Click here to register.

CHIEF Registration Now Open:

Early bird registration is now open with a $50 discount valid through March 9. Click here to download the registration form.