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CHTA Members Shine in USA Today 10 Best Hotels in The Caribbean

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is proud to announce that several of its members have been recognized in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, specifically in the categories of “Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts” and “Best Caribbean Resorts”. This recognition showcases the incredible diversity and excellence within the Caribbean hospitality industry and across CHTA’s membership base.

In the “Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts” category, the following CHTA member hotels were recognized:

  • S Hotel Jamaica – Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • Serenity at Coconut Bay – Eau Piquant, St. Lucia
  • Spice Island Beach Resort – St. George’s, Grenada
  • Sunset at the Palms – Negril, Jamaica
  • Sandals Dunn’s River – Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • Beaches Turks and Caicos – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences – Gros Islet, St. Lucia
  • Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa – Maho Beach, St. Maarten

Furthermore, CHTA congratulated member properties in the “10 Best Caribbean Resorts” category:

  • The Sands at Grace Bay – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort – Oranjestad, Aruba
  • Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa – Oranjestad, Aruba
  • The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort – St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • True Blue Bay Boutique Resort – St. George’s, Grenada
  • Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar – Nassau, Bahamas
  • Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort – St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean
  • Casa de Campo Resort and Villas – La Romana, Dominican Republic

“These properties have earned a well-deserved place in the Top 10 of USA TODAY’s 10Best. It’s an outstanding achievement that reflects the commitment to excellence and unparalleled service synonymous with Caribbean hospitality,” said Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO and Director General of CHTA.

Ledesma noted that CHTA is proud to see its member hotels garner such esteemed recognition, especially as these awards are chosen by top editors and voted on by readers.

USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards showcase the best of the best, covering categories including destinations, food and drink, hotels, and things to do. A panel of experts submits nominees in all categories. The final set of nominees is chosen by 10Best editors before being presented to the public for voting.

Ledesma added: “CHTA is delighted to have the Caribbean showcased among the highlighted regions in USA Today’s 10Best. This achievement reflects the significance of the Caribbean in the global tourism landscape, affirming it as one of the premier destinations worldwide to visit, live, work, and do business.”

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Jamaican gets multi-million dollar grant to enhance resilience 

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Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

Jamaica got a 3 million US dollar grant from humanitarian charity organisation Direct Relief, as part of its mission to strengthen resilience in the Caribbean region. This is also an effort to enhance Healthcare systems and infrastructure throughout Jamaica in preparation for natural disasters as the organization renews its ongoing partnership with the island. This was announced by Direct Relief in an article on May 1.

 

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Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana sign security agreement 

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Rashaed Esson

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To enhance and strengthen security in the Guiana Shield, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana on Monday April 29, signed a security common master plan following a meeting in George Town, as announced By President of Guyana Irfaan Ali on Facebook. Ali expressed that the agreement will hopefully enhance collaborations and relations between Suriname and French Guiana.

 

 

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Grenada Prime Minister says there needs to be greater focus on coral health in the region’s universities. 

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Rashaed Esson

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The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, at the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Conference on April 22, expressed that Caribbean universities should be leading researchers for coral restoration as he addressed the importance of corals to the region’s capacity for tourism sustainability amid climate change

Regarding this, he called for more funding to encourage universities to create more marine experts, given the region’s vulnerability to climate change effects.

 

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