Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Josef Forstmayr has called for the reopening of the roughly 1,200 hotel rooms along Montego Bay’s ‘Hip Strip’, which have remained closed for several years. The Observer was unable to contact any of the owners of the properties.

Registration for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) 2014 Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CHTAMP2014) is on pace with the same timeframe for the 2013 edition of the event with the 2014 Marketplace already attracting 78 international buyer companies from 15 countries.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) launched early bird registration for the 32nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace through Aug. 23. The event will take place in Jamaica January 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) recently awarded 24 scholarships totaling US$154,500 to Caribbean nationals pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality and tourism.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the organization's top position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with responsibilities for the overall operation of the Association. The deadline for responses has been extended to April 19, 2013.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the organization's top position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with responsibilities for the overall operation of the Association. The CEO will report directly to the elected CHTA President and makes all decisions and takes all actions in connection with the operation of CHTA in line with the Board of Directors.