The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation was established in 1986 as an independent non-profit organization offering tax-exempt status for donations. The charity offers scholarships and special assistance for the education of Caribbean tourism industry personnel and students pursuing tourism & hospitality careers. As part of its mission, the Education Foundation provides people throughout the Caribbean region with an awareness of the industry’s varied career opportunities, as well as technical and professional development.
Download: DONATION FORM
“I believe I would not be in the same spot I am now in my life if it wasn’t for the CHTA Foundation. This foundation gave me the chance to pursue my goals and career as a chef by supporting me throughout my journey.” Druso Daubon, Puerto Rico
“Because of CHTA, I experienced so many different things, acquired Tourism and Hospitality knowledge, learned about so many things the hospitiality world has to offer and made life long friends. Learning is such a powerful tool.” Nathalie Boston, St Maarten
“I expanded my professional network and skills, traveled and learned how food changes lives, and connected with students and chefs who were also positively impacted by CHTAEF.” Blaire Thompson, Bahamas
“Being the recipient of the scholarship grant from CHTAEF has enriched my life. … I am eternally indebted to CHTAEF for making my dreams a reality.” La Toya Wallace, Antigua and Barbuda
CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 2021 CARIBBEAN TRAVEL AUCTION ON NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Over US$100K in Prizes to Advance Caribbean Hospitality Career Development
MIAMI (October 23, 2021) – The annual Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHTA) Education Foundation Caribbean Travel Auction launches today (October 23, 2021) on National Make a Difference Day.
This year’s fundraiser includes more than US$100,000 in prizes from over 30 Caribbean hotels and resorts with proceeds aimed at changing Caribbean hospitality professionals’ lives and careers. Auction winners will receive spectacular Caribbean vacations, ranging from luxury resorts to one-of-a-kind boutique hotels and ecolodges.
“Despite a challenging 18 months, our hotels have generously donated to our 2021 Travel Auction to provide us with an amazing array of experiences from all over the Caribbean,” said Karolin Troubetzkoy, the Chair of CHTAEF. “This fundraiser, combined with our new raffles and the support of our strategic partners, helps fund the programs that make a difference in the lives of the region’s tourism professionals.”
Thank you to all our supporters who bid on prized generously donated by Caribbean hotels
2021 Donors
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 Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Punta Cana
Dreams Dominicus La Romana Resort & Spa
Secrets Royal Beach
TRS Turquesa Hotel
GRENADA
True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
JAMAICA
Jamaica Inn
Secrets St Jamaica Montego Bay
Secrets St Jamaica Montego Bay
MEXICO, Cancun
Dreams Riviera Cancun
Secrets The Vine Cancun
PUERTO RICO
El Conquistador Resort
Fairmont El San Juan
ST LUCIA
Anse Chastenet
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
Cap Maison
Fond Doux
Harmony Marina Suities
Hotel Chocolat
Jade Mountain
Ladera
The Landings Resort & Spa
ST MAARTEN
Belair Beach Hotel
USVI, St. Croix
The Buccaneer
2020 Donors
Antigua
Blue Waters Resort & Spa
Carlisle Bay Antigua
Catamaran Hotel
Curtain Bluff
Hermitage Bay
Siboney Beach Club
Aruba
Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
Marriott Aruba Resort
Marriott Aruba Resort #2
Tropicana Aruba Resort and Casino (soon to be Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino)
Bahamas
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Grand Hyatt BahaMar
Paradise Island Beach Club
Pelican Bay Hotel
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort
Valentines
Barbados
Accra Beach Hotel & Spa
All Seasons Resort
Beach View
Bougainvillea Barbados
Cobblers Cove
Coral Reef Club
Ocean Two
Sea Breeze Beach House
South Beach Hotel
Southern Palm Beach Club
St Peter’s Bay Luxury Resort & Residences
Sugar Bay Barbados
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
The Crane
The Soco Hotel
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Bermuda
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
Bonaire
Buddy Dive
British Virgin Islands
Anegada Reef Hotel
Cancun
Grand Residences Rievera Cancun
Cayman Islands
Kimpton Seafire
Holiday Inn Resort
Curacao
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort
Dominica
Secret Bay
Dominican Republic
Dreams Dominicus La Romana Resort & Spa
Dreams Punta Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Now Onyx Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Grenada
Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel
Silversands Hotel
Spice Island
True Blue Bay Resort
Jamaica
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa
Couples Tower Isle
Deja Resort
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
Jamaica Inn
Mangos Jamaica
Rondel Village
Round Hill Hotel & Villas
Royalton White Sands
S Hotel Jamaica
Sea Garden Beach Resort
Sunset at the Palms
Nevis
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
Oualie Beach Resort
Panama
Dreams Playa Bonita Resort & Spa
Puerto Rico
Caribe Hilton
Sandals
Any Sandals Resort
St Lucia
Anse Chastanet
Bay Gardens Resort
Bel Jou All Inclusive Hotel
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
Cap Maison
Coco Palm
East Winds St Lucia All Inclusive
Fond Doux Plantation and Resort
Jade Mountain
Ladera Resort
Marigot Bay Resort & Marina
Royal St Lucian Resort & Spa
St James Club Morgan Bay
The Landings Resort & Spa
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Turks & Caicos
Ocean Club Resorts
Point Grace
The Palms
Shore Club
US Virgin Islands – St Croix
Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa and Marina
The Buccaneer
US Virgin Islands – St John
Gallows Point Resort
US Virgin Islands – St Thomas
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Emerald Beach Resort
2019 DONORS
Antigua
Blue Waters Resort & Spa
Blue Waters Resort & Spa
Carlisle Bay Antigua
Catamaran Hotel
Curtain Bluff
Hermitage Bay
Siboney Beach Club
Aruba
Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
Marriott Aruba Resort
Tropicana Aruba Resort and Casino (soon to be Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino)
Bahamas
Pelican Bay Hotel
Barbados
Accra Beach Hotel & Spa
All Seasons Resort
Beach House
Bougainvillea Barbados
Cobblers Cove
Coral Reef Club
Ocean Two
Sea Breeze Beach House
South Beach Hotel
Southern Palm Beach Club
St Peter’s Bay Luxury Resort & Residences
Sugar Bay Barbados
The Club Barbados Resort & Spa
The Crane
The Soco Hotel
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Bermuda
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
Bonaire
Buddy Dive
British Virgin Islands
Anegada Reef Hotel
Cayman Islands
Kimpton Seafire
Holiday Inn Resort
Dominica
Secret Bay
Dominican Republic
Dreams Dominicus La Romana Resort & Spa
Dreams Punta Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Now Onyx Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Grenada
Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel
Silversands Hotel
Spice Island
True Blue Bay Resort
Jamaica
Deja Resort
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
Jamaica Inn
Rondel Village
Round Hill Hotel & Villas
Sea Garden Beach Resort
Sunset at the Palms
Nevis
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
Oualie Beach Resort
Panama
Dreams Playa Bonita Resort & Spa
St Lucia
Anse Chastanet
Bay Gardens Resort
Bel Jou All Inclusive Hotel
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
Cap Maison
Coco Palm
East Winds St Lucia All Inclusive
Fond Doux Plantation and Resort
Jade Mountain
Ladera Resort
Marigot Bay Resort & Marina
Royal St Lucian Resort & Spa
St James Club Morgan Bay
The Landings Resort & Spa
Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
USVI – St Croix
Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa and Marina
The Buccaneer
USVI – St John
Gallows Point Resort
USVI – St Thomas
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Emerald Beach Resort
2018 DONORS
NEW YORK TIMES TRAVEL SHOW DONORS
The CHTA Education Foundation would like to thank the generosity of our Caribbean hotels who donated to this year’s fundraising action at the 2018 New York Times Travel Show. Their support contributed nearly $85,000 to the Foundation which will be used to fund scholarships for full time study and certification programs for Caribbean nationals in the hospitality industry. The CHTA Education Foundation is the largest charitable foundation for the Caribbean hospitality industry.
Anguilla
Spyglass Hill Villa
Antigua
Blue Waters
Buccanner Beach Club
Carlisle Bay
Hermitage Bay
Keyonna Beach Resort
Aruba
Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort
Hilton Aruba
Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa
Bahamas
Bay View Suites Paradise Island
Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina
Castaways Resort & Suites
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
Hilton Nassau
Hope Town Harbour Lodge
Pelican Bay Hotel
Rosewood Baha Mar
Sandyport Beach Resort
SLS Baha Mar
Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina
Valentines Residence Resort & Marina
Warwick Paradise Island
Barbados
All Seasons Resort
Beach View Hotel
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
Cobblers Cove
Ocean Two
Port St Charles
Savannah Beach Hotel
Sea Breeze Beach House
South Beach by Ocean Hotels
Southern Palms
Sugar Bay
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels
The Crane Resort
The Sandpiper
Yellow Bird Hotel
Belize
Banana Bank Lodge & Belize Horseback Adventures
Caribbean
Sandals Resorts
Cayman Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
Curacao
Acoya Resort – Villas & Spa
Dominican Republic
Casa Marina Reef
Grenada
Mt Cinnamon Resort
Spice Island Beach Resort
True Blue Bay Resort
Jamaica
Breathless Montego Bay
Coco La Palm Resort
Deja Resort
Dolphin Cove
Hedonism II
Iberostar Grand Rose Hall
Jewel Paradise Cove
Mangos Jamaica All Inclusive
Moon Palace Jamaica
Mystic Mountain Rainforest Adventure
Rondel Village
Round Hill Hotel & Villas
Secrets Wild Orchid
Spanish Court
Zoetry Montego Bay
Martinique
Hotel La Pagerie
Mexico
NIZUC Resort & Spa Q Roo
Puerto Rico
Casa Bacardi
St Kitts & Nevis
Montpelier Plantation & Beach
Ocean Terrace Inn
Oualie Beach Resort
St. Lucia
Anse Chastanet
BodyHoliday
Calabash Cove Resort and Spa
C’est la Vie
Coco Palm Hotel
Fond Doux Plantation
Jade Mountain
Ladera Resort
Marigot Bay Marina and Resort
Rendezvous
Sugar Bay – A Viceroy Hotel
Suriname
Eco Resort
Royal Torarica
Torarica Hotel & Casino
Trinidad and Tobago
Magdalena Grand Beach & Beach Resort
Hilton Trinidad
Turks and Caicos
Villa del Mar
US Virgin Islands
The Buccaneer, St Croix
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, St Thomas
Emerald Beach Resort, St Thomas
Lindbergh Bay Hotel & Villas, St Thomas
2017 DONORS
Anguilla
Anacaona Boutique Hotel
Four Seasons Resort
Shoal Bay Villas
Spyglass Hill Villa
Zemi Beach House
Antigua
Blue Waters
Buccaneer Beach Club
Carlisle Bay Resort
Catamaran Hotel
Copper & Lumber Store Hotel
Curtain Bluff Resort
Hermitage Bay
Jumby Bay
South Point
Trade Winds Hotel
Aruba
Aruba Marriott Resort
Barcelo Aruba
Tamaryn Aruba
Bahamas
Abaco Beach Resort
Atlantis – Royal Towers
Breezes
British Colonial Hilton
Castaways Resort & Suites
Comfort Suites, Paradise Island
Conch Inn Hotel & Marina, Abaco
Grabbers Bed, Bar & Grill, Abaco
Hideaways Exuma
Hope Town Harbour Lodge, Abaco
Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbor
One & Only Ocean Club
Resort World Bimini
Swains Cay Lodge, Andros
Treasure Cay Bch Marina & Golf, Abaco
Valentines Residences Resort & Marina
Warwick Paradise Island
Barbados
Accra Beach Hotel
All Seasons Resort
Beach View Hotel
Blue Orchid Beach Hotel
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
Coral Mist Beach Hotel
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Island Inn
Mango Bay
Ocean Two Resort & Residences
South Beach Hotel
Sugar Bay
Treasure Beach Hotel & Spa
Yellow Bird Hotel
British Virgin Islands
Scrub Island
Cayman Islands
Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
Westin Grand Cayman 7 Mile Beach Resort
Curacao
Hilton Curacao
Papagayo Beach Hotel
Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino
Grenada
Kalinago Beach Resort
Mt. Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club
Tru eBlue Bay Resort
Jamaica
Coco LaPalm Resort
Couples Swept Away
Foote Prints Hotel & Spa
Half Moon Resort
Hedonism II
Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay
Iberostar Rose Hall Suites Hotel
Round Hill Resort
Trident Hotel
Mexico
Nizuc Resort & Spa
Nevis
Nisbet Plantation
Oualie Beach Resort
Puerto Rico
El Conquistador Resort
St. Lucia
Anse Chastanet
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
Cap Maison
Coco Palm Hotel
Coconut Bay Beach Resort
Jade Mountain
Landings St. Lucia
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Ti Kaye Resort & Spa
St. Martin
LaPlaya Orient Bay
Suriname
Torarica Hotel
Turks and Caicos
Alexandra Resort
Grace Bay Club
Point Grace Resort & Spa
Ports of Call Resort
US Virgin Islands
Arawak By Inn
Buccaneer, The
Chenay Bay Resort
Club Comanche Hotel
Hotel on the Cay
Sand Castle on the Beach
Tamarind Reef Resort, Spa & Marina
Westin St. John Resort & Villas
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Emerald Beach Resort
Marriott Resort
Sugar Bay Resort & Spa
Winward Passage Hotel
2016 DONORS
Antigua
Antigua Yacht Club
Carlisle Bay Resort
Curtain Bluff
Hermitage Bay
Sugar Ridge
Aruba
Manchebo Beach Resort
Bahamas
Atlantis/Coral Tower
Atlantis/Royal Tower
Best Western Bayview Villa
Breezes
Comfort Suites, Paradise I
Pelican Bay Hotel
Warwick Paradise Island
Barbados
Blue Orchids Beach Hotel
Coral Mist Beach Hotel
Infinity on the Beach
Yellow Bird Hotel
Bermuda
Elbow Beach Resort
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Newstead Belmont Hills
BVI
Anegada Reef Hotel
Curacao
Avila Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach & G
Dominica
Castle Comfort Lodge/Dive
Pagua Bay House Cabanas
Grenada
Mount Cinnamon
Spice Island
True Blue Bay
Jamaica
Couples Tower Isle
Courtleigh Hotel & Suites
Hilton Rose Hall Resort
Holiday Inn Resort
Jamaica Pegasus
Jewel Dunn’s River Beach
Jewel Paradise Cove
Jewel Runaway Bay
Knutsford Court Hotel
Negril Palms Hotel
Tensing Pen
The Courtleigh Hotel & Su
Mexico
Nizuc Resort & Spa
Nevis
Nisbet Plantation Beach C
Oualie beach Resort
Puerto Rico
Bahia Beach Resort
Caribe Hilton
Ponce Plaza Hotel
San Juan Water BeachClub
St. Lucia
Anse Chastanet
Bay Gardens Beach Resort
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat
Cap Maison & Landings
Coconut Bay Beach Resort
Coco Palm Hotel
East Winds
Jade Mountain
Marigot Beach Club
Windjammer Landing
St. Maarten
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
Alamanda Resort
Suriname
Eco Resort inn
Royal Torarica
Torarica Hotel & Casino
Trinidad/Tobago
Villas at Stonehaven
Hyatt Regency
Turks & Caicos
Ports of Call Resort
The Palms
US VIrgin Islands – St Croix
Renaissance St Croix
Tamarind Reef Resort
US VIrgin Islands – St John
Concordia Eco-Resort
Gallows Point Resort
US VIrgin Islands – St Thomas
Bolongo Bay
Windward Passage Hotel