Bowling for Anguilla: New Tourism Minister Leads with Team Spirit

NEW YORK (May 28, 2025) – Cardigan Connor is no stranger to delivering under pressure. Whether it was opening the bowling alongside the legendary Malcolm Marshall at Hampshire or facing the demands of political leadership in Anguilla, the newly appointed Minister of Health, Sports and Tourism brings with him a wealth of experience and an…

May 28, 2025

Destinations Events

CHTA Marketplace kicks off in Antigua

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace gets underway this week in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference brings together tourism suppliers and international wholesalers for two days of face-to-face business meetings focused on selling Caribbean vacation travel. This year’s highlights include Responsible Tourism Day (scheduled yesterday), the Caribbean Travel Forum and Opening Celebration taking…

May 19, 2025

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Dominica and USVI Lead Growing List of Sponsors for Caribbean Week in New York 2025

NEW YORK (May 10, 2025) – The Nature Island of Dominica and the U.S. Virgin Islands – Naturally in Rhythm – have been confirmed as title Platinum Sponsors of Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025), the flagship event of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in North America. Taking place from June 1-6, 2025, at…

May 10, 2025

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Caribbean Tourism Maintains Strong Growth in 2024, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

BARBADOS (April 28, 2025) – The Caribbean tourism sector continued its robust recovery and expansion in 2024, with international tourist arrivals reaching an estimated 34.2 million, according to a new report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This represents a 6.1% increase compared to 2023, and a 6.9% rise above pre-pandemic levels, marking the second…

April 28, 2025

Destinations Events

Caribbean destinations join forces to woo Latin American travelers

The Caribbean put on a united front at World Travel Market Latin America last week, with destinations from across the region joining forces to promote the strength and diversity of Caribbean tourism. Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica, Guyana, Saint-Martin, and Turks and Caicos were joined by Barbados and the Cayman Islands in a collaborative push to…

April 21, 2025

Destinations News

Maya Pandt appointed Statia’s new Director of Tourism

The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has announced the appointment of Maya Pandt as its new Director of Tourism. A proud daughter of the soil, Pandt brings extensive experience in tourism and marketing to this critical role. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the Foundation’s efforts to position St. Eustatius as a leading eco-tourism destination, highlighting the island’s…

April 21, 2025

Cruise Industry Destinations Events

Martinique sets sights on cruise expansion

Martinique is taking decisive steps to grow its cruise tourism sector, following a series of strategic meetings with cruise executives and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association at Seatrade Cruise Global last week. Bruno Brival, CEO of the Martinique Tourism Authority, said the destination received strong interest from major lines. “They are very interested of our destination … we are glad…

April 14, 2025

Cruise Industry Destinations News

Allen Chastanet, Giora Israel bring cruise tourism insights to Cayman

Last week, the Cayman Islands welcomed two globally respected voices in tourism – Allen Chastanet, Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister of St. Lucia, and Giora Israel, a pioneer of the modern cruise industry with over five decades of experience. Their visit, facilitated by The Association for Cruise Tourism in the Cayman Islands (ACT), brought valuable insight…

April 7, 2025

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Martinique to Showcase Cruise Potential at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Month

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (April 6, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority will make waves at two of the cruise industry’s most important events this month – Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach from April 7–10 at Booth 1638, and Cruise360 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on Thursday, April 24, where the destination will host a…

April 6, 2025

Cruise Industry Destinations

FCCA, BVI strengthen partnership

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…

March 31, 2025

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