CHTA Education Foundation Announces New Scholarship Initiatives on World Tourism Day

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (September 27, 2024) – On this World Tourism Day, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) proudly unveils two vital scholarship initiatives designed to bolster sustainable and resilient practices within the Caribbean tourism industry. The Tourism Resilience Scholarship Fund, made possible through a generous donation from Saint Lucia’s Jade Mountain…

CHTA Education Foundation Partners with George Washington University to Expand Access to Climate Resilience Certification for Caribbean Hospitality Professionals

In recognition of World Tourism Day, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is excited to announce a new partnership with George Washington University. The new partnership will provide Caribbean hospitality professionals access to a suite of comprehensive certification courses in Tourism Resilience and Destination Stewardship. This suite of courses offers professional development…

CHTA Education Foundation Unveils 2024/25 Scholarship Recipients

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) proudly announces the latest cohort of recipients for its prestigious hospitality scholarship for the 2024/25 academic year. This scholarship program supports outstanding students from across the Caribbean, fostering their academic pursuits in critical areas of the hospitality industry such as culinary arts, business management, and hotel…

Education Foundation Announces Second Black Friday Travel Auction in Support of Hospitality Scholarship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (November 27, 2023) – Now is a wonderful time to lock in a 2023 Caribbean holiday while supporting the Education Foundation’s second Black Friday Travel Auction. Through the Education Foundation, Caribbean nationals pursuing hospitality careers are able to access scholarships and training opportunities. There are more than 30 stays at intimate hideaways…

Apply for a CHTA Education Foundation Scholarship to Study Hospitality 

Click here to APPLY! FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (April 17, 2023) – Applications are now being accepted for the CHTA Education Foundation (Education Foundation) hospitality scholarship.  Since its inception in 1986, the Education Foundation has disbursed more than USD 2.5 million in scholarships to hospitality professionals across the Caribbean. Between 2013 and 2022, 145 scholarships were…

Caribbean Hotels Join First Black Friday Travel Auction in Support of Regional Education Foundation

Saint Lucia – Caribbean dream holidays are now available in the first Caribbean Black Friday Travel Auction, which will benefit the Education Foundation of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTAEF). The CHTAEF is the largest charitable organization to provide scholarships and in person training to Caribbean nationals across the region and most importantly, expedite…

Over US$100k in Prizes Available in 2022 CHTA Education Foundation Travel Auction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than 30 prizes valued at over US$100,000 are available to be won in the 2022 Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHTA) Education Foundation Travel Auction. The Education Foundation’s Travel Auction is an annual fundraiser to support training and scholarships for Caribbean hospitality professionals. It provides an opportunity to win amazing Caribbean…

Caribbean Travel Auction Offers Amazing Resort Stays in Support of Education Foundation

Click to Bid MIAMI, Florida (October 25, 2022) – Now’s the time to book next year’s Caribbean getaway while supporting the Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF). The CHTA Education Foundation’s 2022 Caribbean Travel Auction is live with 34 three to seven-night stays at some of the region’s most intimate properties and award-winning…

Support Our Annual Auction

Our annual auction is coming soon. With the support of hotel partners like you we can continue to offer scholarships and training programs to hospitality employees across the region. Please consider donating a stay at your property for our 2022 auction. Sponsoring a weekend getaway to your property reaps rewards. 1 – Someone new will…

2021 auction donors

2021 Auction Donors

We were pleased to have these amazing properties as part of our 2021 Auction. ANGUILLA Belmont Cap Jaluca ANTIGUA Blue Waters Carlisle Bay Hermitage Bay BAHAMAS Breezes Comfort Suites Paradise Island SLS Baha Mar BARBADOS Coral Reef Club Sea Breeze Beach House Tamarind The Crane Resort The Sandpiper BERMUDA Grotto Bay Beach Resort CURACAO Dreams…