The Caribbean Tourism Organisation in association with the Nevis Tourism Authority and the Nevis Administration Ministry of Tourism will be hosting the 10th edition of the Tourism Human Resources Conference. The conference will be held from 30 October to the 01 November 2023 in Nevis.
This year’s theme is “Navigating the Next Phase of Caribbean Tourism”. The conference will focus on “Talent and Technology – 2024 and beyond.” The aim is to provide insights on how human resource development can support and improve the Caribbean tourism sector.
Tourism Human Resources Conference Program
The program for the conference is as follows:
Sunday, 29 October 2023
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Registration at Mount Nevis Hotel at Shaws Road, Rawlins, Nevis
Monday, 30 October 2023 (Nevis Performing Arts Centre)
8:25 a.m.: Security Briefing
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Keynote Address
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Coffee Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Plenary Session I
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Executive Insights
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Plenary Session II
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Welcome Reception
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 (Nevis Performing Arts Centre)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Master Class 1
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Coffee Break
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: Plenary Session III
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Lunch
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Plenary Session IV
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Health & Wellness in the Workplace
Wednesday, 01 November 2023 (Nevis Performing Arts Centre)
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Master Class 2
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Coffee Break
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Lunch & Tour
Why You Should Attend the Tourism Human Resources Conference
There are five key reasons why you should attend the conference.
- Gain More Knowledge: You will learn about the latest trends in HR and discuss HR challenges facing the tourism industry and share solutions for the challenges.
- Find Solutions: You will learn how to use talent and technology to become more efficient and thus make a more meaningful impact.
- Engage in Thought-Provoking Sessions: You will interact with tourism industry leaders, HR practitioners and training and development professionals
- Participate in Master Classes: You will participate in group classes where you will learn approaches and tools that will help to push the tourism sector forward
- Gather for the First Time in Five Years: You will be part of the first face-to-face interaction in five years and you will be surrounded by your peers from around the region
Where to Stay in Nevis
Conference attendees can stay at one of the following hotels:
Mount Nevis Hotel (Host Hotel)
Double / single occupancy: US $195.00 per night (breakfast included, plus 24% tax and service charge)
Website: Mount Nevis Hotel
Oualie Beach Hotel
Single occupancy: US$146.95, Breakfast plan, taxes included.
Double occupancy: US$194.60, Breakfast plan, taxes included.
Website: Oualie Beach Resort – Nevis Hotel
Contact: Mrs. Faith Bertie, General Manager | Tel: 1 869 469 9735 | Email: faith.bertie@oualiebeach.com
The Hamilton Beach Villas and Spa
One single unit: US $175.00, accommodates 2 persons (Room only, taxes not included)
One double unit: US $200.00, accommodates up to 4 persons (Room only, taxes not included)
Meals: Yachtsman Grill Restaurant on property.
Website: The Hamilton Beach Villas & Spa
Contact: Mr. Anthony Bowrin | Tel: 1 869 469 5320 | Email: info@thehamiltonnevis.com
For more information and updates about the 2023 Tourism Human Resources Conference, visit the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s website.
Source: Tourism HR Conference 2023 (Caribbean Tourism Organisation)
Image: Nevis Tourism Authority
