The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the theme for Caribbean Tourism Month 2024, which will be celebrated throughout November: “ONE CARIBBEAN: Building a Resilient Future”. This year’s theme reflects the region’s ongoing commitment to unity, recovery, and sustainable development, with a vision of a stronger, more resilient Caribbean tourism sector.
Throughout November, CTO will feature…
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…
The 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded successfully in St. Maarten last week, leaving a lasting impression on the nearly 800 attendees.
The event, held at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, generated significant interest from across the Caribbean and Latin America, with delegates eager to participate in workshops and secure over 1,000 bilateral…
New study finds that cruise tourism and the 33.3 million passenger and crew onshore visits throughout 33 Caribbean and Latin American destinations directly generated a record $4.27 billion in total expenditures, along with more than 94,000 jobs paying more than $1.27 billion in wage income, during the last cruise year.
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (October 23,…
Vanessa James, the Trinidadian-American multimedia business professional, is returning to Miami this December as the host of the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser for the second year in a row.
Known for her charisma and extensive media career, the CEO of VJ Media, James will once again take center stage to guide an unforgettable afternoon…
The Caribbean’s vulnerability to hurricanes remains a constant challenge, highlighted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected the U.S. mainland.
Although our islands were spared direct impacts, these storms emphasized vital preparation, prevention, and resilience lessons. Despite advanced forecasting and swift action saving lives, we must continue to improve infrastructure and strengthen community education to protect both lives…
Delegates from across the Caribbean region and the cruise industry are arriving in St. Maarten for the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Port St. Maarten.
This year’s conference promises impactful discussions, with one of the most anticipated sessions being the Presidential Panel, featuring CEOs and Presidents from leading…
Notable travel and tourism executives, spanning the airline, hotel, cruise and shipping sectors, have been added to the impressive slate of laureates for the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Miami.
The newly announced honorees, who are being recognized for their contributions to the Caribbean’s…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the theme for Caribbean Tourism Month 2024, which will be celebrated throughout November: “ONE CARIBBEAN: Building a Resilient Future”. This year’s theme reflects the region’s ongoing commitment to unity, recovery, and sustainable development, with a vision of a stronger, more resilient Caribbean tourism sector.
CTO Secretary-General and CEO Dona…
Vanessa Ledesma, CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), is celebrating 25 years of service to the organization. Since joining CHTA (then CHA) in 1999 as a meeting planner, Ledesma has risen through the ranks, making history in 2015 as the first woman to hold an executive position at the association.
Throughout her career, Ledesma…