Curaçao hosts the 2018 annual Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives Retreat
WILLEMSTAD - In the week of October 15th, Curaçao welcomed Association President & CEO’s of several key Caribbean destinations to strengthen our Caribbean ties and to showcase our tourism industry. For the More...
Troubled hotels do not affect tourism growth
WILLEMSTAD - According to the CEO of the Curaçao Hotel and Tourism Association (CHATA), Miles Mercera, the bankruptcy of four large hotels on the island is not representative of the current development of the tourism More...
CHATA publishes its Annual Report 2017-2018
WILLEMSTAD - On Tuesday June 19th, CHATA published its Annual Report 2017-2018. The first copy of the Annual Report was officially presented by Miles Mercera, President & CEO of CHATA to the Chairman of the More...
MOU AirBnB – Where are we today?
WILLEMSTAD - In January of 2017, the government of Curaçao signed an agreement with AirBnB for the collection of taxes. 7 Months later the sector is still pending to receive an update on what the actual agreement More...
The rise of sharing economy, benefits and responsibilities an analysis of alternative accommodation
WILLEMSTAD - Many would argue that the hotel sector is against alternative accommodations. The introduction of AirBnB in 2008 to the lodging industry created a significant change to the Tourism Landscape. Many where More...
CHATA CEO: “We should invest in all markets”
WILLEMSTAD - According to Miles Mercera, CEO of the Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA), Curaçao must not choose between Europe and U.S.A. but focus more on both markets. There were reports about More...
Public and private tourism sector must work together more efficiently
WILLEMSTAD - In order to reverse the decline in the tourist sector, a restructuring of the Curaçao Tourism Development Foundation (CTDF) board has to be made. Thus, the private sector must also have a role and More...
Rising up together for Change CHATA – Membership meeting Q2 2017
WILLEMSTAD - On Monday, June 19th 2017, CHATA held its second quarterly Membership Meeting of 2017 at the Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino. The membership meeting is a platform where CHATA invites speakers More...
