The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit embarks today from Miami aboard MSC Divina, bringing together cruise executives and FCCA Platinum members for a week of discussions on key industry matters.
Attendees will participate in a series of sessions, including a business card exchange, an industry update meeting featuring insights from cruise lines, and strategic one-on-one meetings…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) hosted an impactful Presidential Panel at the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference, drawing senior leaders from the world’s leading cruise lines to discuss strategic developments, environmental initiatives, and the importance of collaboration with Caribbean destinations.
Moderated by Alexander Gumbs, CEO of Port St. Maarten, an FCCA Presidential Strategic Partner, the…
Miramar, Florida (October 29, 2024) – The cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing the Caribbean and Latin America: the 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show.…
The 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded successfully in St. Maarten last week, leaving a lasting impression on the nearly 800 attendees.
The event, held at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, generated significant interest from across the Caribbean and Latin America, with delegates eager to participate in workshops and secure over 1,000 bilateral…
New study finds that cruise tourism and the 33.3 million passenger and crew onshore visits throughout 33 Caribbean and Latin American destinations directly generated a record $4.27 billion in total expenditures, along with more than 94,000 jobs paying more than $1.27 billion in wage income, during the last cruise year.
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (October 23,…
Delegates from across the Caribbean region and the cruise industry are arriving in St. Maarten for the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Port St. Maarten.
This year’s conference promises impactful discussions, with one of the most anticipated sessions being the Presidential Panel, featuring CEOs and Presidents from leading…