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…
LONDON, United Kingdom (November 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reinforced its forward-thinking approach to travel and tourism on Tuesday at World Travel Market in London, where Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper joined a panel of influential female industry leaders to discuss “Building a Consistent Vibe Across Messaging, Delivery, and More.”
With a…
Health City Orthopedic Surgeon Performs Rare Orthopedic Surgery to Enhance Shoulder Strength for Caymanian Woman
CAYMAN ISLANDS (November 5, 2024) – Health City Cayman Islands celebrates a groundbreaking achievement, completing two advanced orthopedic procedures, which granted Caymanian resident Hope Stephenson newfound freedom from pain and mobility restrictions.
For over a decade, Stephenson, a dedicated receptionist,…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the International Tourism Studies Association/Caribbean Tourism Researchers Network (ITSA/CTRN), has announced a series of virtual Tourism Data Workshops to help regional professionals enhance their research and statistical capacity in tourism data collection and analysis.
Scheduled from November 11 to December 2, 2024, the capacity building workshops are…
Excitement continues to build as the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser draws closer. This year’s ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami at 11:30 a.m., will celebrate the accomplishments of Caribbean leaders and trailblazers in tourism, public health, and communications. Today, CMEx spotlights two of its…