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CTO Announces Tourism Data Workshops to Enhance Research and Statistical Capacity
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…
November 4, 2024
Events News
Meet CMEx 2024 honorees
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…
November 4, 2024
Hotels & Resorts News
Park Hyatt St. Kitts names new GM
Park Hyatt St. Kitts has appointed George Vlachopoulos as its new General Manager.  Vlachopoulos brings over 20 years of experience to the position, having worked at prestigious resorts across three continents. A seasoned leader in luxury hospitality, Vlachopoulos has managed top-tier resorts, including Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection, and the famed Nihi Sumba Island Resort in Indonesia, which was…
November 4, 2024
News Tourism Development
Chukka Caribbean partners with Hunte’s Gardens in Barbados
Following its successful management of Harrison’s Cave for the past three years, Chukka Caribbean Adventures has been invited to enter a similar management agreement with another of Barbados’ major attractions, Hunte’s Gardens. Effective November 1, the partnership creates a natural synergy, with Hunte’s Gardens located just a short seven-minute drive from Harrison’s Cave. Chukka CEO Marc Melville stated that Chukka’s management of…
November 4, 2024
Events News
Caribbean tourism leaders gather in London for World Travel Market
Several Caribbean delegations have gathered in London for the World Travel Market (WTM), one of the most influential global events in travel and tourism, which kicks off on Tuesday.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), led by Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper and newly appointed Director of Research Aliyyah Shakeer, will spearhead the organization’s engagements at the event. The CTO has…
November 4, 2024
Cruise Industry Events News
FCCA Hosts Influential Presidential Panel at St. Maarten Cruise Conference to Drive Future of Caribbean Cruising
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) hosted an impactful Presidential Panel at the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference, drawing senior leaders from the world’s leading cruise lines to discuss strategic developments, environmental initiatives, and the importance of collaboration with Caribbean destinations.  Moderated by Alexander Gumbs, CEO of Port St. Maarten, an FCCA Presidential Strategic Partner, the…
November 3, 2024
Cruise Industry Events News
Cruise Lines and Destinations Route Mutual Success at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten
Miramar, Florida (October 29, 2024) – The cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing the Caribbean and Latin America: the 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show.…
October 29, 2024
Events
Meet CMEx 2024 honorees Marc Melville and Tommy Thompson
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 honorees to be recognized during the event. Marc Melville, Chief Executive Officer, Chukka Caribbean Adventures Group As CEO of Chukka Caribbean…
October 28, 2024
News Tourism Development
Caribbean Tourism Month starts Friday
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…
October 28, 2024
Destinations
Caribbean leaders bond over Creole culture in St. Lucia
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…
October 28, 2024

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