The CHTA and CHTAEF launch a Hurricane Relief Auction to aid Caribbean hospitality workers affected by Hurricane Beryl, featuring exclusive hotel stays until August 25, 2024.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA – The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), together with the CHTA Education Foundation (CHTAEF), is calling on the global community to support its Hurricane Relief Auction to support Caribbean hospitality workers impacted by the recent devastation of Hurricane Beryl. The auction offers a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to recovery efforts, ensuring that affected communities receive the necessary support to rebuild and thrive.
Running until August 25, 2024, at 4 PM, the Hurricane Relief Auction features hotel stays in stunning Caribbean locations, including Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To view the entire catalog and place bids, visit the Hurricane Relief Auction website.
Karolin Troubetzkoy, Chair, CHTA Education Foundation.
Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO and Director General of CHTA, emphasized the initiative’s importance: “In times of crisis, the spirit of solidarity and support can make a profound difference. This auction not only provides essential aid to those affected but also serves as a reminder of the global community’s ability to come together for a common cause.”
Karolin Troubetzkoy, Chair of CHTAEF, added: “As we mobilize support through this auction, remember that every bid not only aids recovery but also fuels hope among those hit hardest by the hurricane.”
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in early July, causing significant damage across the Grenadines islands and the South Coast of Jamaica, leaving hospitality workers and their families in need of urgent assistance.
CHTAEF is dedicated to supporting the development of Caribbean hospitality professionals through education and training initiatives. The foundation is vital in strengthening the Caribbean’s tourism sector by empowering individuals with the skills and resources needed to excel.
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