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Royal Caribbean’s Michael Bayley sees calmer seas ahead
The chief executive of the world’s largest cruise line company is hopeful for relatively smooth sailing into the future as the company rebounds from the debilitating impact of the pandemic.   Speaking at this week’s 28th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference, Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, reported…
Memories from Marketplace
As Caribbean tourism stakeholders make their way back to their respective homes, they are no doubt reflecting on their in-person connections with colleagues – old and new – during the 40th edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico this week. There is tremendous optimism about the…
Caribbean Travel Marketplace 40 concludes in San Juan
The 40th edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace came to a close in San Juan, Puerto Rico this evening. A whirlwind of emotions was experienced by delegates over the course of the B2B gathering, many of whom connected with friends and colleagues for the first…
2022 Caribbean Travel Marketplace in focus
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace got off to a roaring start in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Monday. The spectacular opening, which took place at the Distrito T-Mobile entertainment and retail complex, followed the Caribbean Travel Forum & Awards Presentation at Caribe Hilton, where CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig delivered her…
Bahamas bouncing back, leadership upbeat about Caribbean tourism
By developing its destinations and learning from the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, “the Caribbean will be unstoppable,” says Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation for The Bahamas. Speaking during the Destination Media Briefings at the periphery of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) business meetings held in the Cayman Islands earlier this…
All systems go for Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Puerto Rico
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace, to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 3-5, 2022, is on, and according to organizers, it promises to be a “magical” event. In delivering her pre-arrival welcome, CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig stated that amid the uncertainty and challenges that resulted from COVID-19, “it…
Dominica goes bold with new branding, marketing
Dominica, with a new brand and tourism outlook, is aiming to differentiate itself from the neighboring Dominican Republic. With the launch of its new brand and logo earlier this year, tourism officials from the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” are focusing their marketing efforts on promoting five pillars – Adventure, Agrotourism/Cuisine, Health and Wellness, Aqua/Water Adventure, and Events…
Anguilla tourism minister says winter season could be its best ever
The British overseas territory of Anguilla believes the upcoming winter tourism season could be its best ever. Speaking to reporters at the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)’s Destination Media Briefings in the Cayman Islands last week, Haydn Hughes, Anguilla’s Minister of Infrastructure, Communications, Utilities, Housing, and Tourism, said pent-up demand for Anguilla continues to be strong, and…
Caribbean chef featured in Nissan’s Hispanic American Month celebration
Los Angeles-based Mercedes Rojas from Venezuela, and Jonathan Pérez, who holds Guatemalan-Mexican roots, joined Chef Digby for the culinary celebration in “The Nissan Flavor Garage”, which recognized the history, culture, and influence of Hispanic Americans. “That’s why we decided to bring together three talented chefs from the Latino community to our Nissan Flavor Garage, so they…

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