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USVI 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee Marks International Women’s Day 2024; Honors Territory’s “Dozen Roses”
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (March 7, 2024) – In recognizing International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee chooses to honor the contributions of the Territory’s women not only to its rich historical past, but also to the present. Carol M. Burke, Chairwoman of the 175th…
March 7, 2024
News
CHTA honors the legacy of late Caribbean PR executive
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is honoring the legacy of Marcia Erskine, a distinguished Trinidadian public relations expert, following her unexpected death in Jamaica, where she lived. Nicola Madden-Greig, president of CHTA, praised Erskine for her pioneering contributions to the field of communications, noting her role in serving…
March 7, 2024
Cruise Industry Events
FCCA Foundation Dinner set for Seatrade
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has relaunched its marquee event, ‘Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner’.  Scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 during Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, the event supports youth throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Backed by FCCA Member Cruise Lines, the evening will see Presidents, CEOs, and high-level cruise executives host tables to raise money for reintroducing…
March 4, 2024
Education
CTO Foundation dedicates scholarship to the late Jean Holder
The CTO Scholarship Foundation has announced the launch of the Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the late Jean Holder, the first Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).  This scholarship, valued at up to US$7,500, is designed to assist Caribbean nationals in advancing their expertise in sustainable tourism development.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for…
March 4, 2024
News
Health City Cayman Islands Leads the Way in ‘Dementia-Friendly’ Care
CAYMAN ISLANDS (March 2, 2024) – In a pioneering move, Health City Cayman Islands is the first medical facility in the Cayman Islands on its way to offering comprehensive ‘dementia-friendly’ care. This initiative marks a significant milestone, starting with a Dementia Friends Information Session for its front-line and administrative staff this week to enhance the…
March 2, 2024
Events
Food, Wine and Fête returning to Florida
VJ Media, led by Caribbean-American media maven Vanessa James, is gearing up for an exciting event this spring in Miami with the highly anticipated return of the Food, Wine and Fête (FWF) experience.  Scheduled for May 18 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida, the event promises to be a memorable celebration. “More than a party with a…
February 26, 2024
Destinations News
Dominica tourism body hires marketing manager
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has appointed Andia M. Ravariere as the tourism organization’s new Destination Marketing Manager. Ravariere, an advocate of sustainable tourism development who hails from “The Nature Island”, previously played a key role in the successful reopening of Anguilla’s tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With her exceptional background and credentials, Ms. Ravariere embodies the vision…
February 26, 2024
Destinations Events Sustainable Tourism
Registration Open for CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada
BARBADOS (February 22, 2024) – Caribbean and international tourism industry experts will explore the “5 Ps for a Legacy of Caribbean Tourism Sustainability” as the theme for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which takes place in Grenada from April 22 to April 24, 2024. Registration is open for the conference which returns after a four-year…
February 22, 2024
Events
CHTA Marketplace registration now open
Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), taking place from May 20-23, 2024, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica.  This premier event serves as a vital platform for connecting suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers, facilitating networking, collaboration,…
February 19, 2024
Events News
CTO bats for tourism resilience
Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Kenneth Bryan, engaged in important talks last week with Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO), at the second Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica.  The two leaders discussed investments in education, training and marketing opportunities during a vibrant conversation.  “This conference embodies our collective determination to…
February 19, 2024

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