The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) conducted a high-level mission to Bermuda last weekend, strengthening its engagement with the island, the CTO’s newest member.
Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper, along with Sharon Banfield-Bovell, Director of Resource Mobilization and Development, attended a session of the Bermuda House of Assembly during the official three-day visit. They also paid courtesy visits to Premier David…
Barbadian hotelier calls for construction of hotel on college campus
BARBADOS (November 23, 2024) – Ralph Taylor, a homegrown leader in Caribbean tourism and hospitality, declared that the three critical sectors of entrepreneurship, tourism, and youth will shape the Caribbean’s future and urgently require a collective focus.
In a recent speech coinciding with the acceptance…
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 21, 2024) – SkyCity VI Airports Company (“SkyCity”), the special-purpose company leading the Virgin Islands Port Authority (“VIPA”) Airports Public-Private Partnership (“P3”) Project, today celebrated the opening of its new office at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas.
To mark the opening, a ribbon cutting was held…
SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey (November 21, 2024) – Soulful Bahamian singer and performer Simmone Bowe will headline the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser in Miami next month.
Renowned for her warm, powerful voice and captivating stage presence, Bowe will deliver an unforgettable musical experience at the event, which will be held on Sunday, December…
BAKU, Azerbaijan (November 19, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will bring its advocacy to the global stage at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Representing the Caribbean region, the CTO will spotlight the critical climate challenges that small island developing states (SIDS) face, with an emphasis on…
The countdown has started for the 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami.
Today, we spotlight two of the event’s honorees.
Simón Suárez, Vice President, Grupo Puntacana
Simón Suárez has served as Vice President of Grupo Puntacana since…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) marked a highly successful presence at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London, with strategic engagements and productive discussions that set the stage for a strong future. Led by Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper and Director of Research Aliyyah Shakeer, CTO showcased the region’s tourism potential and reaffirmed partnerships with key global industry players.
The Caribbean…
Our team at Marketplace Excellence mourns the loss of Lorine Charles-St. Jules, former CEO of the St. Lucia Tourism Authority, who passed away this week.
Lorine was a driven, passionate, and highly respected tourism marketer who made many personal sacrifices to promote her beloved St. Lucia and uplift her Caribbean neighbors.
With unwavering dedication, she contributed significantly…
CAYMAN ISLANDS (November 13, 2024) – The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands has announced the appointment of Ellio Solomon as Executive Program Manager. This strategic appointment reinforces ACT’s commitment to establishing itself as the Cayman Islands’ leading private sector association dedicated to supporting and advocating for the cruise tourism industry.
In…
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…