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Tuesday 15 March 2016

CHTA Caribbean Performance & Outlook Study
Shows Tourism Growth Driving Increases In
Employment and Investments; 2016 Promising

Deadline for CHTA Education
Foundation Scholarships is on
March 31, 2016: Apply Now!

ORANJESTAD - The dead- awards to Caribbean na- ORANJESTAD - CHTA has try stakeholders. Growth in formance throughout 2015
line is fast approaching to tionals who demonstrate a released the results of the occupancies and revenue with optimistic forecasts
apply for the CHTA Educa- strong commitment to the first annual Industry Perfor- stimulated job growth and for 2016 despite prevalent
tion Foundation (CHTAEF) industry. CHTAEF scholar- mance and Outlook survey, increased capital expendi- concerns over profitability
scholarships. Applications ships range, on average, indicating a cautious, but tures by hoteliers through- due to increased costs out-
will be accepted until from $500 - $5,000 and are positive assessment as re- out the region. The majority pacing average daily rate
March 31, 2016. CHTAEF exclusively used towards ported by the region’s hos- of respondents indicate a (ADR) growth in a globally
provides academic, pro- tuition costs. For the guide- pitality and tourism indus- strong to moderate per- competitive industry.
fessional development, lines and application, visit:
tourism and hospitality http://caribbeanhoteland-
teachers, work experience tourism.com/CHTAEFappli-
placements and internship cation.php.