Longtime partners commit to continue working together to grow and strengthen the industry
MIAMI, Fla. – December 3, 2025 – The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and Interval International, a leading travel membership company, are renewing their long-standing relationship. The collaboration, which spans nearly three decades, continues to support the organization’s mission of strengthening Caribbean tourism and developing its workforce.
“We are honored to continue working with our longtime, trusted partner, Interval International,” said Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA CEO. “We greatly value their leadership in shared ownership, consistent support of the industry’s growth, and dedication to advancing education and professional development across the region. As Interval expands its portfolio across our membership footprint, this partnership plays an important role in strengthening accommodation providers, elevating standards and driving continued growth in the sector.”
Over the years, Interval International has supported the CHTA Education Foundation through training programs and scholarships for Caribbean nationals pursuing studies in hospitality and tourism. The company has also served on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, providing strategic guidance and industry expertise to advance the organization’s mission.
With headquarters in Miami, Interval International manages a membership exchange network of around 3,000 resorts across 90 countries, and more than 100 in the Caribbean.
“We are proud of the longstanding relationship with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and have seen firsthand the organization’s impact on the hospitality and tourism sector in the region,” said Neil Kolton, Assistant VP, Client Sales, Caribbean & Southeast at Interval International. “The Caribbean is important to our clients and members and CHTA is a great partner driving industry growth in the region.”
For more information on CHTA, please visit www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.
