The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has signed a Strategic Partnership agreement with the prestigious Green Globe Certification to work with and support the Caribbean hospitality industry. The agreement designates Green Globe Certification as both a Strategic Partner of CHTA and a member of the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) Governing Council.“We are pleased to add Green Globe Certification to our elite group of supporters of the Caribbean hospitality industry,” said Alec Sanguinetti, Director General and CEO of CHTA, adding:“The synergies between Green Globe Certification and our own CAST will bring enhanced awareness and benefits to our entire membership. They and our other Strategic Partners recognize the importance of tourism and the hospitality sector, and our impact on the economy of the region.”Sir Royston Hopkin, CAST Chairman said: “We are pleased to have Green Globe Certification as a Strategic Partner of CHTA and a member of our CAST Governing Council. Their expertise will broaden our view of sustainable tourism and bring multiple benefits to our members. I look forward to working closely with them from this point forward.”Guido Bauer, CEO of the California based Green Globe Certification said: “Since Green Globe's inception in 1994, the Caribbean as had more Green Globe certified properties than any other region in the world. After many years supporting sustainable tourism in the Caribbean we are honored to take on such an important and prestigious role as a CHTA Strategic Partner and a member of the CAST Governing Council.”Green Globe Certification will assist CHTA members in learning about and meeting the requirements for its world renowned certification program. To support its activities Green Globe Certification will utilize its representatives in St Vincent, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, Anguilla, Jamaica and Miami.CHTA and CAST will actively promote and endorse the Green Globe Certification program. Green Globe Certification may consider using CAST personnel for the purposes of environmental auditing and other related activities in the Caribbean.Green Globe Certification will be a sponsor of CHTA conferences and events including Caribbean Marketplace, January 2010, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in May 2010, The Small Hotels Retreat, October 2010, and the Leadership Conference in May 2010 where they will have the opportunity to present to the association executives and presidents of national hotel associations from over 20 countries.CHTA will also provide booths at designated events, e-mail communications to all CHTA members, a direct link on the CHTA website, www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com, to their respective websites, corporate recognition on all CHTA literature, flyers, websites, promotion brochures and trade shows, and access to Board of Directors social events.Green Globe Certification joins American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Caribbean Travel & Life, Eventstar, FirstCaribbean International Bank, Fosters Group, Interval International, MasterCard International, Tropical Shipping and Utell Hotels & Resorts as Strategic Partners of CHTA.CHTA Strategic Partners are leading organizations and companies involved in a wide range of industry sectors and activities for the betterment of the Caribbean. All CHTA Strategic Partners are committed to supporting the CHTA and its programs.Benefits of the Strategic Partnership include participating in select CHTA conferences and events which provides the Strategic Partners with the unique occasion of forging a broad network of national and international contacts. Partners gain an opportunity to share their expertise, acquire valuable insight into the latest industry developments and work with the CHTA and its members in providing solutions to the industry's challenges and priorities.
