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International Women’s Day Message by Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General, Caribbean Tourism Organization

By Dona Regis-Prosper March 8, 2024 Women’s leadership in the tourism industry is not just about representation; it’s about leveraging and benefiting from diverse perspectives. As we know, diversity builds strength and reinforces sustainability. So, women in leadership is an essential element for any organization seeking to thrive and flourish. Traditionally, the Caribbean has seen…
March 8, 2024

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News Women in Leadership

USVI 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee Marks International Women’s Day 2024; Honors Territory’s “Dozen Roses”

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (March 7, 2024) – In recognizing International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee chooses to honor the contributions of the Territory’s women not only to its rich historical past, but also to the present. Carol M. Burke, Chairwoman of the 175th…
March 7, 2024

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CHTA honors the legacy of late Caribbean PR executive

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is honoring the legacy of Marcia Erskine, a distinguished Trinidadian public relations expert, following her unexpected death in Jamaica, where she lived. Nicola Madden-Greig, president of CHTA, praised Erskine for her pioneering contributions to the field of communications, noting her role in serving…
March 7, 2024

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Cruise Industry Events

FCCA Foundation Dinner set for Seatrade

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has relaunched its marquee event, ‘Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner’.  Scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 during Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, the event supports youth throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Backed by FCCA Member Cruise Lines, the evening will see Presidents, CEOs, and high-level cruise executives host tables to raise money for reintroducing…
March 4, 2024

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Education

CTO Foundation dedicates scholarship to the late Jean Holder

The CTO Scholarship Foundation has announced the launch of the Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the late Jean Holder, the first Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).  This scholarship, valued at up to US$7,500, is designed to assist Caribbean nationals in advancing their expertise in sustainable tourism development.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for…
March 4, 2024

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Events

Food, Wine and Fête returning to Florida

VJ Media, led by Caribbean-American media maven Vanessa James, is gearing up for an exciting event this spring in Miami with the highly anticipated return of the Food, Wine and Fête (FWF) experience.  Scheduled for May 18 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida, the event promises to be a memorable celebration. “More than a party with a…
February 26, 2024

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Destinations News

Dominica tourism body hires marketing manager

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has appointed Andia M. Ravariere as the tourism organization’s new Destination Marketing Manager. Ravariere, an advocate of sustainable tourism development who hails from “The Nature Island”, previously played a key role in the successful reopening of Anguilla’s tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With her exceptional background and credentials, Ms. Ravariere embodies the vision…
February 26, 2024

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Destinations Events Sustainable Tourism

Registration Open for CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada

BARBADOS (February 22, 2024) – Caribbean and international tourism industry experts will explore the “5 Ps for a Legacy of Caribbean Tourism Sustainability” as the theme for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which takes place in Grenada from April 22 to April 24, 2024. Registration is open for the conference which returns after a four-year…
February 22, 2024

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Events

CHTA Marketplace registration now open

Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), taking place from May 20-23, 2024, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica.  This premier event serves as a vital platform for connecting suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers, facilitating networking, collaboration,…
February 19, 2024

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