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CARIBBEAN HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATION RENEWS STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL 

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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.

About the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is the leading organization representing the interests of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry for more than 60 years. With 32 National Hotel Associations as well as 1,000 diverse members spanning hotels, resorts, tourism providers, and allied partners across the region and beyond, CHTA serves as a powerful voice, resource, and connector for the Caribbean’s most vital industry. Through ongoing advocacy, professional development, industry insights, and market intelligence, CHTA helps its members thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. Organizations worldwide with interest in the Caribbean that want to increase their presence and connectivity in the Caribbean Hospitality and tourism industry are invited to join this dynamic community. To learn more about membership benefits and upcoming virtual and in-person events, please visit
www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com

About Interval International

Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval’s exchange network comprises some 3,200 resorts in more than 90 countries and territories. Through offices in 12 countries, Interval offers world-class products and benefits to resort clients and nearly 1.3-million-member families who are enrolled in various membership programs.

Interval is an operating business of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. Visit Interval International on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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