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…
The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) has announced the first round of honorees for the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser. Among the distinguished recipients are Thea LaFond, Olympic gold medalist in the triple-jump from Dominica; Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism in The Bahamas; and Dr. Lisa Indar, Ad Interim Executive Director of the Caribbean…
Sustainable Tourism Consultant Narendra Ramgulam participates in global talks in Genoa, Italy
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) emphasized the importance of cultural tourism at the 15th World Tourism Event (WTE) in Genoa, Italy. The event was organized last month by UNESCO’s Transcultura program and centered around the theme, “Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean, and the European…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Tourism HR Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will support and grow a skilled, sustainable tourism workforce in both regions.
Announced at the recent Tourism Labor Market Forum held in Ottawa, Canada, the collaborative working relationship builds upon long-established tourism links between the two regions. The…
What’s next for the cruise industry in the Caribbean and beyond? Industry stakeholders will find out at the upcoming Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten, October 21-25, 2024.
A highlight of the conference will be the highly anticipated Presidential Panel, taking place on October 23 at 10:15 a.m. This session brings together some…
Get ready to celebrate Caribbean excellence again!
The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards is returning to Miami on Sunday, December 8, 2024, and this year, it’s taking place once again at the beautiful Loews Coral Gables Hotel.
Following the success of last year’s event, which honored a group of distinguished Caribbean tourism and communications leaders…
Discover Dominica Authority has announced exciting news: new nonstop United Airlines flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) starting February 15, 2025.
The weekly Saturday flights mark the second nonstop route from the U.S. mainland to Dominica, joining the successful American Airlines service from Miami.
This new United Airlines service comes…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization will amplify the visibility of the region’s presence in Europe following a landmark partnership with the CTO Chapter in the UK & Europe, which represents over 85 travel-related companies and organizations.
Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of CTO, announced the launch of strategic marketing initiatives to bolster the Caribbean’s brand across…
Julien Alfred, gold medalist in the women’s 100 meters and silver medalist in the 200 meters at the Summer Olympics in Paris, was celebrated in St. Lucia last week and officially named a tourism ambassador for the island. Alfred will participate in global promotional events for St. Lucia, engaging in media campaigns and advertising efforts…
Get ready to celebrate Caribbean excellence again! The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards is returning to Miami on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Following the success of last year’s event, which honored a group of distinguished Caribbean tourism and communications leaders and raised funds for vital educational initiatives, CMEx is set to shine a spotlight on…