The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has officially opened nominations for the prestigious Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards 2023. The annual awards ceremony recognizes and celebrates the exceptional initiatives and best practices within the Caribbean hospitality industry.
The CHIEF awards acknowledge member hotels, resorts, attractions, and related enterprises for their outstanding contributions throughout 2023. The following categories are open for nominations:
– Business Operations
– Environmental Sustainability
– Sales and Marketing
– Human Resources and Staffing
Active CHTA members in good standing can submit nominations directly, or tourism entities, industry partners, and CHTA sponsors may also nominate deserving candidates.
A panel of independent expert judges will review the nominations and select the winners. The highly anticipated results will be announced at the CHIEF Awards Luncheon, scheduled to take place from November 29 to December 1, 2023, at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.
CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig expressed her excitement about the upcoming awards, stating, The 2023 CHIEF Awards celebrate the resilience, innovation, and community spirit demonstrated by our members and partners. We are honored to recognize these efforts and eagerly anticipate outstanding nominations.
The CHIEF event was initially established as an idea exchange forum, focusing on sharing strategies and practices within the Caribbean hospitality industry. The conference aims to inspire other tourism businesses throughout the region to adopt the award-nominated and -receiving strategies discussed in Miami.
In 2022, notable winners included The Landings Resort & Spa in St. Lucia for Business Operations, Half Moon in Jamaica for Environmental Sustainability, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba for Sales and Marketing, and Grace Bay Car Rentals and Sales in Turks and Caicos for Human Resources and Staffing.
CHIEF 2023, the Caribbean region’s premier engagement, networking, and education event for hospitality professionals, will explore the theme A New Era of Caribbean Tourism: Balancing Tradition, Technology, and Community. The conference, scheduled to take place after the global pandemic and the remarkable recovery of Caribbean tourism, will focus on cementing the lessons learned and creating a sustainable and resilient industry with a growth mindset.
Participants can expect engaging sessions covering topics such as the use of artificial intelligence in marketing and operations, leveraging emerging technologies to future-proof hotels, and fostering dynamic work environments.
Madden-Greig emphasized, Delegates can look forward to dynamic sessions focused on innovative practices and technologies they can implement to elevate Caribbean tourism. Our goal is for attendees to leave feeling energized and equipped with the knowledge to drive their businesses and our industry forward into the new year and beyond.
For more information on the CHIEF Awards and to submit nominations, please visit the official website at https://chtachief.com/chief/chief-awards. To register for the conference, visit https://chtachief.com/chief/registration.
The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards 2023 nominations are now open, offering recognition and acknowledgment to exemplary initiatives within the Caribbean hospitality industry. As anticipation builds for CHIEF 2023, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is accepting nominations from active CHTA members and other industry partners. An independent panel of expert judges will select the winners, who will be honored at the CHIEF Awards Luncheon held in November and December. Last year’s winners demonstrated excellence in categories such as Business Operations, Environmental Sustainability, Sales and Marketing, and Human Resources and Staffing. CHIEF 2023 will be a platform for exploring the new era of Caribbean tourism, highlighting the balance between tradition, technology, and community. The event aims to equip attendees with innovative practices and ideas to drive their businesses forward and create a sustainable and resilient industry. Interested participants can visit the official CHIEF website for more information on nominations and conference registration.
