Positive Caribbean Week Vibes in NYC

Caribbean Week in New York, held June 16-21, 2024, at the InterContinental New York Times Square, lived up to its expectations and offered delegates from the region and in the marketplace engaging discussions, networking, and a wholesome celebration of the rich cultural diversity of our region. Held under the CTO’s 35th anniversary theme “Connecting the Globe,…

July 22, 2024

Events News

Media Marketplace returns to Caribbean Week

CTO’s Media Marketplace returns this year during Caribbean Week in New York. The event serves as a vibrant platform where Caribbean countries converge to engage with an array of media representatives, including trade, consumer and diaspora outlets. It offers an invaluable opportunity for destinations to showcase their unique attractions, cultural offerings, and tourism initiatives directly to…

May 13, 2024

Events News

CTO rolls out comprehensive program for Caribbean Week

Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) at the InterContinental New York Times Square, is set to captivate New York City from June 16-21, 2024. Celebrating its 35th anniversary under the theme “Connecting the Globe, Celebrating Diversity”, CTO will produce this premier event for travel industry professionals, journalists and members of the Caribbean Diaspora with a packed schedule of discussions, awards…

May 13, 2024

Events News

Caribbean Week in New York to offer dynamic agenda

Plans are moving apace for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, slated for June 16-21, 2024. This significant event, during the CTO’s 35th anniversary, aligns with Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and promises a dynamic mix of sessions on tourism, technology, media and marketing, featuring: A reflective start with a church service, echoing the spiritual essence…

April 8, 2024

Destinations Events

Alicia Edwards applauds CTO event, highlights Tobago’s distinctive charm at Caribbean Week in New York

Making her debut at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week in New York, Alicia Edwards, Executive Chairman of the Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd., praised the inter-governmental organization for its pivotal role as a unifying force within the region. Describing the tourism marketing conference as informative, Edwards found the week to be an…

June 13, 2023

Events

Caribbean Week in New York off to a strong start

The long-awaited 2023 Caribbean Week in New York, the first in three years, commenced in midtown Manhattan today. Kicking off with the CTO Executive Committee meeting this afternoon, the week’s itinerary features an exciting array of events. Highlights include the tourism marketing conference on Wednesday and Thursday’s Media Marketplace, where esteemed tourism executives…

June 5, 2023

Events

Journalist Sarah Glover to address Caribbean Week in New York marketing conference

Sarah Glover, the former two-term president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the largest U.S. organization for journalists of color, will be participating in the Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) Tourism Industry Marketing Conference, which is taking place at the Martinique New York on Broadway in midtown Manhattan, during Caribbean Week in…

May 24, 2023

Cruise Industry Events News

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

Destinations

Caribbean leaders bond over Creole culture in St. Lucia

Over the weekend, St. Lucia was a vibrant hub of cultural celebration as Caribbean public and private sector tourism leaders joined in the final festivities of Creole Heritage Month, culminating in Jounen Kwéyòl (Creole Day) on Sunday. The island came alive with the rhythms of traditional music and dance, proudly showcasing St. Lucia’s rich heritage. Among those…

October 28, 2024

Events Women in Leadership

Caribbean Women Celebrated

Tourism marketing professional Beverly Nicholson-Doty from the United States Virgin Islands received the Secretary-General’s Distinguished Service Award at the CTO’s Women’s Leadership Awards in New York last week. The award was presented during the “Caribbean Queens: Saluting Women Shaping the Future of Caribbean Tourism” Breakfast & Awards. Nicholson-Doty, CEO of the Miami-based advertising agency Figment Design, was honored by CTO Secretary-General…

July 22, 2024

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