The reboot of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation received the support of the industry’s top brass at a special dinner event held during Seatrade Cruise Global last week.
More than a dozen C-suite execs from the cruise industry came out for the 2024 Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner.
“I cannot be more honored and humbled by the record amount of FCCA…
The Caribbean, anchored in part by the support of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), shone brightly at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami last week.
The week got off to an energized start with an exciting “Backyard Jam” at FCCA’s headquarters in Miramar, which drew members from the Caribbean tourism and maritime communities.
This event set the stage for…
Plans are moving apace for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, slated for June 16-21, 2024.
This significant event, during the CTO’s 35th anniversary, aligns with Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and promises a dynamic mix of sessions on tourism, technology, media and marketing, featuring:
A reflective start with a church service, echoing the spiritual essence…
As the region prepares for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which will take place in St. George’s, Grenada, from April 22 to 24, 2024, we take a glimpse back to 2011 (in the photo above) when the conference was held in Hamilton, Bermuda!
This year, the conference, produced in partnership with the Grenada Tourism Authority,…
Today marks the opening of Seatrade Cruise Global, the premier business-to-business gathering for the cruise sector, hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Caribbean region will have significant representation at the event.
At noon, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Secretary-General, Dona Regis-Prosper, will participate in a discussion alongside Figen Ayan, President of MedCruise, and moderator Roger Blum, Principal of…
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands (April 2, 2024) – The highly anticipated USVI Cup, part of the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series, is set to return to The Buccaneer next month. The prestigious tournament will feature consecutive ITF (International Tennis Federation) Junior Tournaments, taking place May 4-10 and May 11-17, at The Buccaneer, St. Croix’s most celebrated and…
Starting December 5, 2024, travelers from Dallas can look forward to daily nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Grand Cayman on American Airlines. This seasonal service responds to the surging demand for the Cayman Islands during this peak period and will run through early April 2025.
“Dallas has always been an important market for the…
Premier tourism attraction partners with Bahamian and American students to foster environmental stewardship
NASSAU, Bahamas (March 25, 2024) – Blue Lagoon Island continues its commitment to educational and sustainability initiatives, collaborating with the U.S.-based Iowa State University, The Bahamas’ First Step Academy, and The Bahamas Environmental Stewards Scholars (BESS) program.
Recently, 11 students from Iowa…
Anticipation is building for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), set to unfold at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica, May 20-23, 2024. Marketplace was last held in Jamaica in 2019, while last year’s meeting took place in Barbados.
This year’s event promises to elevate the tourism industry experience with…
The Caribbean will take the spotlight when The Bahamas hosts Routes Americas 2025, a premier event in the aviation industry, February 10-13, 2025.
To be held at Atlantis, Paradise Island, the conference represents a significant milestone for The Bahamas and the region.
More than 900 senior industry professionals from airlines, airports and destinations are expected to participate in…