St. Kitts Tourism Authority CEO Highlights Tourism’s Importance at FCCA Cruise Conference

ST. MAARTEN (November 11, 2024) – St. Kitts is experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector. Kelly Fontenelle, the new CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, is eager to capitalize on this momentum. Speaking at the 30th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in St. Maarten, Fontenelle emphasized tourism’s vital…

November 11, 2024

FCCA Hosts Influential Presidential Panel at St. Maarten Cruise Conference to Drive Future of Caribbean Cruising

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) hosted an impactful Presidential Panel at the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference, drawing senior leaders from the world’s leading cruise lines to discuss strategic developments, environmental initiatives, and the importance of collaboration with Caribbean destinations. Moderated by Alexander Gumbs, CEO of Port St. Maarten, an FCCA Presidential Strategic Partner, the…

November 3, 2024

Cruise Industry Events News

Cruise Lines and Destinations Route Mutual Success at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten

Miramar, Florida (October 29, 2024) – The cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing the Caribbean and Latin America: the 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show.…

October 29, 2024

Cruise Industry News

Study Reveals Record Cruise Tourism Expenditures in the Caribbean and Latin America

New study finds that cruise tourism and the 33.3 million passenger and crew onshore visits throughout 33 Caribbean and Latin American destinations directly generated a record $4.27 billion in total expenditures, along with more than 94,000 jobs paying more than $1.27 billion in wage income, during the last cruise year. PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (October 23,…

October 23, 2024

Cruise Industry Events News Tourism Development

Cruise industry titans to headline Presidential Panel at FCCA conference

What’s next for the cruise industry in the Caribbean and beyond? Industry stakeholders will find out at the upcoming Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten, October 21-25, 2024. A highlight of the conference will be the highly anticipated Presidential Panel, taking place on October 23 at 10:15 a.m. This session brings together some…

October 7, 2024

Cruise Industry

FCCA and Norwegian Cruise Line presidents to talk tourism on Thursday

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) educational series of virtual conversations with cruise industry executives continues on Thursday, May 4, when its president Adam Ceserano pairs up with the newly appointed president of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) David Herrera. Last month, Herrera, who previously served as Chief Consumer Sales and Marketing Officer…

May 2, 2023

Cruise Industry

Barbados tourism minister cruises into action

Barbados’ newly installed Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill has hit the ground running. After participating in World Travel Market 2022 in London last week, Gooding-Edghill engaged with cruise industry partners as he and other Barbados stakeholders met with representatives from Royal Caribbean Group and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in Miami and had much to share about the island’s plans and…

November 28, 2022

Cruise Industry

Cruise industry careers are worth exploring, says veteran exec

As more Caribbean nationals turn to the region’s tourism industry for careers of their first choice, a 50-year travel industry veteran believes they are on the right path. In a recent interview in the Dominican Republic capital of Santo Domingo, Rick Sasso, Chairman of MSC Cruises USA, opined that cruise tourism offers myriad opportunities for young…

October 28, 2022

Destinations

Norwegian lauds Dominican Republic as cruise destination

< A major cruise line executive is saluting the Dominican Republic for positioning itself as a global player in the tourism sector. Speaking this week during a…

July 21, 2022

Cruise Industry Events

FCCA Conference makes waves in St. Maarten

The 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded successfully in St. Maarten last week, leaving a lasting impression on the nearly 800 attendees. The event, held at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, generated significant interest from across the Caribbean and Latin America, with delegates eager to participate in workshops and secure over 1,000 bilateral…

October 28, 2024

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