SkyCity celebrates opening of new office at Cyril E. King Airport to support VIPA Airports P3 Project in U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 21, 2024) – SkyCity VI Airports Company (“SkyCity”), the special-purpose company leading the Virgin Islands Port Authority (“VIPA”) Airports Public-Private Partnership (“P3”) Project, today celebrated the opening of its new office at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas. To mark the opening, a ribbon cutting was held…

November 21, 2024

Events News

Bahamian Songstress Simmone Bowe to Headline 2024 CMEx Awards in Miami

SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey (November 21, 2024) – Soulful Bahamian singer and performer Simmone Bowe will headline the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser in Miami next month. Renowned for her warm, powerful voice and captivating stage presence, Bowe will deliver an unforgettable musical experience at the event, which will be held on Sunday, December…

November 21, 2024

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CTO to Champion Caribbean Climate Resilience at COP29 in Baku

BAKU, Azerbaijan (November 19, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will bring its advocacy to the global stage at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Representing the Caribbean region, the CTO will spotlight the critical climate challenges that small island developing states (SIDS) face, with an emphasis on…

November 19, 2024

Events News

Meet CMEx 2024 honorees

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 event’s honorees. Simón Suárez, Vice President, Grupo Puntacana Simón Suárez has served as Vice President of Grupo Puntacana since…

November 15, 2024

Events News

Caribbean shines at World Travel Market 2024

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) marked a highly successful presence at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London, with strategic engagements and productive discussions that set the stage for a strong future. Led by Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper and Director of Research Aliyyah Shakeer, CTO showcased the region’s tourism potential and reaffirmed partnerships with key global industry players. The Caribbean…

November 15, 2024

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Remembering Lorine Charles-St. Jules

Our team at Marketplace Excellence mourns the loss of Lorine Charles-St. Jules, former CEO of the St. Lucia Tourism Authority, who passed away this week. Lorine was a driven, passionate, and highly respected tourism marketer who made many personal sacrifices to promote her beloved St. Lucia and uplift her Caribbean neighbors. With unwavering dedication, she contributed significantly…

November 15, 2024

Cruise Industry News

Ellio Solomon Appointed Executive Program Manager for Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands

CAYMAN ISLANDS (November 13, 2024) – The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands has announced the appointment of Ellio Solomon as Executive Program Manager. This strategic appointment reinforces ACT’s commitment to establishing itself as the Cayman Islands’ leading private sector association dedicated to supporting and advocating for the cruise tourism industry. In…

November 13, 2024

Cruise Industry Events

St. Kitts Tourism Authority CEO Highlights Tourism’s Importance at FCCA Cruise Conference

ST. MAARTEN (November 11, 2024) – St. Kitts is experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector. Kelly Fontenelle, the new CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, is eager to capitalize on this momentum. Speaking at the 30th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in St. Maarten, Fontenelle emphasized tourism’s vital…

November 11, 2024

Events News

CTO Leader Emphasizes Innovation and Sustainability at World Travel Market

LONDON, United Kingdom (November 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reinforced its forward-thinking approach to travel and tourism on Tuesday at World Travel Market in London, where Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper joined a panel of influential female industry leaders to discuss “Building a Consistent Vibe Across Messaging, Delivery, and More.” With a…

November 7, 2024

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Hope Triumphs: Innovative Surgery at Health City Restores Shoulder Mobility

Health City Orthopedic Surgeon Performs Rare Orthopedic Surgery to Enhance Shoulder Strength for Caymanian Woman CAYMAN ISLANDS (November 5, 2024) – Health City Cayman Islands celebrates a groundbreaking achievement, completing two advanced orthopedic procedures, which granted Caymanian resident Hope Stephenson newfound freedom from pain and mobility restrictions. For over a decade, Stephenson, a dedicated receptionist,…

November 5, 2024

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