The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has renewed its strategic development agreement with the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The tailored “Presidential Partner” agreement builds on the partnership originally formed in 2023 and aims to further capitalize on record years for both the destination and cruise industry.
According to the BREA Report, cruise tourism generated $85.7 million in direct expenditures and supported…
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The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands will host a high-level discussion on the future of cruise tourism in Cayman and the Caribbean. The event will feature Allen M. Chastanet, former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
The press conference will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.…
The Caribbean is gearing up for the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global, taking place April 7–10 in Miami.
This landmark event brings together cruise professionals from over 120 countries to connect, collaborate and chart the future of cruise tourism.
With a dynamic conference agenda, a stellar lineup of industry leaders, and countless networking opportunities, Seatrade…
BARBADOS (March 15, 2025) – Respected Caribbean economist Jeremy Stephen has issued a wake-up call to policymakers in the Cayman Islands, urging them to recognize the full economic potential of cruise tourism. Often dismissed as a low-spend sector, cruise tourism – when properly harnessed – can be a critical revenue generator, particularly in high-value destinations…
NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada (February 26, 2025) – In a global tourism landscape where travelers demand more than just sightseeing, service excellence has become a defining factor in a destination’s success. As global competition intensifies and visitor expectations rise, the ability to deliver exceptional, immersive experiences can mean the difference between a one-time visit and long-term economic…
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has renewed its partnership with Diamonds International – the world’s largest tax and duty-free jeweler and a major Caribbean employer – to support the FCCA Foundation’s mission of fostering education, sports, and career-building opportunities for youth in cruise communities.
This renewed collaboration ensures the continuation of key FCCA Foundation initiatives, including the annual essay…
The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following last week’s parliamentary vote to move forward with a public referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure in the upcoming election cycle.
For months, ACT has been at the forefront of efforts to bring this issue directly to the Caymanian people, and…
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (February 4, 2025) – The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following yesterday’s consensus by the majority of Caymanian lawmakers to move forward with a public referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure in the upcoming election cycle.
For months, ACT has been at the…
ACT Condemns Calls for Boycott of Cruise Referendum Debate
CAYMAN ISLANDS (January 30, 2025) – Friday, January 31, 2025 marks a pivotal moment for democracy in the Cayman Islands, as elected officials face a defining choice: to stand up for the people they represent or to bow to pressure from fringe groups seeking to stifle…
Marie McKenzie has been appointed Chair of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Operations Committee, the first woman to do so.
McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs for Carnival Corporation & plc, steps into this leadership position with nearly three decades of experience in the cruise industry. Succeeding Daniel S. Farkas of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.,…