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…
Get ready to celebrate Caribbean excellence again!
The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards is returning to Miami on Sunday, December 8, 2024, and this year, it’s taking place once again at the beautiful Loews Coral Gables Hotel.
Following the success of last year’s event, which honored a group of distinguished Caribbean tourism and communications leaders…
Discover Dominica Authority has announced exciting news: new nonstop United Airlines flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) starting February 15, 2025.
The weekly Saturday flights mark the second nonstop route from the U.S. mainland to Dominica, joining the successful American Airlines service from Miami.
This new United Airlines service comes…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization will amplify the visibility of the region’s presence in Europe following a landmark partnership with the CTO Chapter in the UK & Europe, which represents over 85 travel-related companies and organizations.
Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of CTO, announced the launch of strategic marketing initiatives to bolster the Caribbean’s brand across…
Julien Alfred, gold medalist in the women’s 100 meters and silver medalist in the 200 meters at the Summer Olympics in Paris, was celebrated in St. Lucia last week and officially named a tourism ambassador for the island. Alfred will participate in global promotional events for St. Lucia, engaging in media campaigns and advertising efforts…
Get ready to celebrate Caribbean excellence again! The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards is returning to Miami on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Following the success of last year’s event, which honored a group of distinguished Caribbean tourism and communications leaders and raised funds for vital educational initiatives, CMEx is set to shine a spotlight on…
At the National Tourism Conference 2024, held on Friday in Curaçao in celebration of World Tourism Day, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, emphasized the vital role tourism plays in promoting peace and prosperity across the region. The event was hosted by the Curaçao Tourist Board and the Ministry of Economic Development,…
The Caribbean tourism industry is gearing up to celebrate World Tourism Day 2024 with a focus on “Resilience and Renewal: Building a Peaceful Future”. On September 27, 2024, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will host a virtual forum to explore innovative ideas for sustainable tourism development in the region.
The event will bring together industry leaders,…
Ahoy, Caribbean! The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Summit recently concluded aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady.
The summit, which sailed to Key West and Bimini last week, offered a unique setting for industry leaders to discuss sustainable growth and emerging trends.
With top executives from major cruise lines participating, the conversations were insightful and inspiring.…
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the appointment of Vanessa Ledesma as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Outgoing CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig stated that Ledesma, with close to 25 years working with CHTA, “brings to the table passion, loyalty and a wealth of knowledge about Caribbean tourism.”
Madden-Greig added, “It has been my pleasure working with…