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Marie McKenzie becomes first woman to chair FCCA Operations Committee

Marie McKenzie has been appointed Chair of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Operations Committee, the first woman to do so.  McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs for Carnival Corporation & plc, steps into this leadership position with nearly three decades of experience in the cruise industry. Succeeding Daniel S. Farkas of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.,…
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Destinations News

St. Vincent and the Grenadines records 25% increase in stayover visitors

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded a 25.6% year-on-year increase in stayover arrivals, surpassing its target and marking a 39% rise over 2019, one of the country’s strongest tourism years before the global health pandemic. For the first time in the nation’s history, stayover arrivals exceeded 100,000 visitors. Minister of Tourism Carlos James attributed the impressive growth to several…
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News Sustainable Tourism

CTO Highlights Tourism Sustainability in Quarterly Webinar Series 

The first webinar in the series is scheduled for February 17 and will provide actionable strategies related to carbon footprint reduction BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS (January 24, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks off 2025 with its new Sustainable Tourism in Action quarterly webinar series. The first webinar, entitled “Sustainable Tourism in Action: Measuring and…
January 24, 2025

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Brad Dean sets sail from Puerto Rico to Explore St. Louis

Veteran tourism executive Brad Dean has departed his role as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico to take on a new position as President and CEO of Explore St. Louis, effective February 17, 2025. Dean brings over two decades of leadership in tourism and destination marketing, having previously served as President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors…
January 20, 2025

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Events News

CTO kicks off 2025 at Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) initiated its 2025 activities with a strong presence at the Travel & Adventure Show in Atlanta over the weekend at the Georgia International Convention Center.  CTO Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper headlined a seminar titled “Authentic Caribbean Experiences for Every Traveler”, highlighting the region’s rich culture, natural beauty, and diverse offerings. Her presentation emphasized how the…
January 14, 2025

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Events News

CTO heads to ATL for Travel and Adventure Show

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is starting 2025 on an upbeat note with a strategic partnership aimed at attracting more U.S. travelers to the region. Teaming up with the Travel & Adventure Shows, the largest series of travel expos in the United States, CTO will have a significant presence at five of the shows during the first quarter.…
January 6, 2025

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Cruise Industry

FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit sets sail

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit embarks today from Miami aboard MSC Divina, bringing together cruise executives and FCCA Platinum members for a week of discussions on key industry matters. Attendees will participate in a series of sessions, including a business card exchange, an industry update meeting featuring insights from cruise lines, and strategic one-on-one meetings…
January 6, 2025

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Cruise Industry News

CTO Members, Royal Caribbean President Talk Cruise Tourism During “Iconic” Summit

MIAMI, FL (December 24, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) partnered with Royal Caribbean during Caribbean Weekend in Miami this month, bringing together regional ministers and directors of tourism, as well as other stakeholders, to explore the potential for economic growth, sustainability, and deeper community engagement. Hosted aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, “Envisioning Caribbean…
December 24, 2024

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Remembering Frances Molloy: A Caribbean-American trailblazer

Teri Helenese, Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the Government of the United States. Virgin Islands, recently paid tribute to the late Frances Molloy, a respected Caribbean-American businesswoman and community leader who passed away on December 6 at the age of 88. She spent her early childhood in Antigua, Montserrat and Tortola before settling…
December 24, 2024

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