Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cruise Industry

Seatrade 2025 around the corner

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...

Cruise Tourism: An Untapped Economic Engine for the Cayman Islands, Says Economist

BARBADOS (March 15, 2025) – Respected Caribbean economist Jeremy Stephen has issued a wake-up call to policymakers in the Cayman Islands, urging them to...

Raising the Bar: Why Elevating Service Standards Matters More Than Ever in Caribbean Tourism

NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada (February 26, 2025) – In a global tourism landscape where travelers demand more than just sightseeing, service excellence has become a defining...

FCCA and Diamonds International partner to fuel dreams

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...

Caymanians to vote on cruise berthing

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...

ACT Secures Landmark Victory as Cayman Islands Moves Toward Cruise Tourism Referendum on Election Day

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (February 4, 2025) – The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following...

D-Day for Democracy in the Cayman Islands

ACT Condemns Calls for Boycott of Cruise Referendum DebateCAYMAN ISLANDS (January 30, 2025) – Friday, January 31, 2025 marks a pivotal moment for democracy...

Marie McKenzie becomes first woman to chair FCCA Operations Committee

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...