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CTO Cocktails & Caribbean Vibes: Celebrating Caribbean Partnerships
BARBADOS (December 31, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) brought 2024 to a festive close earlier this month during “CTO Cocktails & Caribbean Vibes: Celebrating Caribbean Partnerships”.  Held at Hilton Barbados, the event served as a vibrant wrap-up to the year, honoring the power of collaboration and unity that drives the Caribbean tourism industry.…
December 31, 2024
Cruise Industry News
CTO Members, Royal Caribbean President Talk Cruise Tourism During “Iconic” Summit
MIAMI, FL (December 24, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) partnered with Royal Caribbean during Caribbean Weekend in Miami this month, bringing together regional ministers and directors of tourism, as well as other stakeholders, to explore the potential for economic growth, sustainability, and deeper community engagement. Hosted aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, “Envisioning Caribbean…
December 24, 2024
News
Remembering Frances Molloy: A Caribbean-American trailblazer
Teri Helenese, Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the Government of the United States. Virgin Islands, recently paid tribute to the late Frances Molloy, a respected Caribbean-American businesswoman and community leader who passed away on December 6 at the age of 88. She spent her early childhood in Antigua, Montserrat and Tortola before settling…
December 24, 2024
Cruise Industry Destinations
Cayman Islands cruise referendum gains momentum
The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is upbeat about its efforts to influence parliamentarians to green light a proposed referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure to be held during General Elections in April 2025.  Following a rally and strong engagement with legislators this month, the Cayman Islands government announced plans to introduce a…
December 24, 2024
News Tourism Development
CTO Partners with Travel & Adventure Shows to Expand Caribbean Visibility in U.S.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (December 20, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a strategic partnership with the Travel & Adventure Shows, the largest series of travel shows in the United States. The collaboration represents a significant step in amplifying the visibility of Caribbean destinations in key U.S. markets and strengthening the region’s position as…
December 20, 2024
Destinations
Belize goes digital
Belize has launched a new online departure and arrival immigration and customs declaration system, enhancing the travel experience for all travelers.  Starting this month at Philip Goldson International Airport, the platform allows travelers to submit their required immigration information in advance via a user-friendly web link.  During the first three months of the program, both…
December 17, 2024
Events
CMEx celebrates leadership
The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser returned to Miami on December 8, 2024, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel.  The event brought together leaders in tourism, media, and sustainable development and celebrated the achievements of some of the region’s brightest stars while raising funds to support educational initiatives. From recognizing trailblazing contributions to…
December 17, 2024
Events
“Caribbean Weekend in Miami” a success
The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Weekend in Miami, held just over a week ago, was a resounding success, bringing together tourism and business leaders to celebrate the region’s progress and chart a path for future growth.  The activities began with the CTO Allied Holiday Cocktail Party, an intimate gathering to honor longstanding allied members, including AFAR Media, Development Counsellors…
December 17, 2024
Hotels & Resorts News
Remembering Nick Troubetzkoy
The Caribbean tourism industry mourns the loss of hotelier, developer, and architectural visionary Nick Troubetzkoy, who passed away this week while visiting London. Troubetzkoy’s remarkable journey began in Western Canada and led him to St. Lucia in the 1970s, an island he called home and cherished deeply. His visionary spirit and fearless approach to architectural innovation…
November 30, 2024

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