Bid now for a fabulous resort stay Photo Credit CHTAEF

THE CARIBBEAN TRAVEL AUCTION IS OPEN OFFERING RESORT STAYS IN SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Bid now and support the Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF)

MIAMI, Florida (Oct. 26, 2022) – Now is the perfect time to book a fabulous Caribbean getaway while supporting the Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF). The CHTA Education Foundation’s Caribbean Travel Auction is now live with 34 three to seven-night stays at some of the region’s most intimate properties and award-winning resorts available for bidding. The Travel Auction is the charity’s annual fundraiser to support training and scholarships for Caribbean hospitality professionals.

In Jamaica, Round Hill Hotel & Villas is a participating resort in the CHTAEF auction Photo Credit Round Hill

“This is our flagship fundraiser and a fantastic way for the winners to spend time in the Caribbean. What better way to discover a new island with each auction while enabling us to continue training a new generation of industry leaders,” said Karolin Troubetzkoy, the Chair of CHTAEF. https://one.bidpal.net/chtaefauction22/browse/all

Bid on a two night stay in a One-Bedroom Ocean View Condominium at Tranquility Beach, in Anguilla Photo Credit CHTAEF

Auction proceeds, combined with the charity’s other fundraising initiatives enable the CHTA Education Foundation to provide scholarships for hospitality professionals as well as capacity-building training at properties and tourism-related businesses across the Caribbean. More than US$2 million has been awarded in scholarships and grants since its inception. This year, the foundation will deliver its largest national training program on Turks & Caicos to more than 500 industry workers. They will also be conducting the Caribbean Supercharged Service Training in Aruba in December.

In St. Lucia, Bid to win a 5-night stay for 2 in a Hillside Deluxe Room at Anse Chastanet Photo Credit Anse Chastanet

The 2022 Travel Auction runs from October 25, 2022, and closes on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 4 PM.

To view and bid, go to https://one.bidpal.net/chtaefauction22/browse/all

About CHTA Education Foundation

CHTAEF was established in 1986 as an independent non-profit offering tax-exempt status for donations. As part of its mission, CHTAEF provides people throughout the Caribbean region with an awareness of the varied career opportunities in the industry, as well as technical and professional development through scholarships, special assistance initiatives, and other training programs. The Education Foundation has awarded more than US$2 million in scholarships and grants to applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to the hotel and tourism industry. CHTAEF volunteer trustees administer one of the largest scholarship programs available in the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry. Funds for these scholarships and grants are generated from corporate sponsorships, benefit auctions, and special events. For more information, visit chtaef.com or email foundation@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.