Cayman Islands Embarks on Expansion with Eye on Global Destinations

Team Cayman in Colombia: Pictured l-r Gary Hendricks-Dominguez, Lennon Chandler, Bianca Moore Downey, Ayanna Victorin, Rosa Harris, Omar Hashmi, Tatiana Ramoon, Tristaca Ebanks, and Raymond Mathias. BOGOTA, Colombia (March 23, 2024) – The Cayman Islands is setting its sights on a bold expansion of its tourism and aviation sectors, Director of Tourism Rosa Harris reported…

March 23, 2024

CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace to introduce new features in Jamaica

President Nicola Madden-Greig reports strong buyer interest in landmark tourism meeting KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 18, 2024) – The 42nd staging of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Center from May 20-23, 2024, will feature new additions and three dedicated tracks, promising an…

March 18, 2024

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Dominica tourism body hires marketing manager

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has appointed Andia M. Ravariere as the tourism organization’s new Destination Marketing Manager. Ravariere, an advocate of sustainable tourism development who hails from “The Nature Island”, previously played a key role in the successful reopening of Anguilla’s tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With her exceptional background and credentials, Ms. Ravariere embodies the vision…

February 26, 2024

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Registration Open for CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada

BARBADOS (February 22, 2024) – Caribbean and international tourism industry experts will explore the “5 Ps for a Legacy of Caribbean Tourism Sustainability” as the theme for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which takes place in Grenada from April 22 to April 24, 2024. Registration is open for the conference which returns after a four-year…

February 22, 2024

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Alicia Edwards applauds CTO event, highlights Tobago’s distinctive charm at Caribbean Week in New York

Making her debut at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week in New York, Alicia Edwards, Executive Chairman of the Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd., praised the inter-governmental organization for its pivotal role as a unifying force within the region. Describing the tourism marketing conference as informative, Edwards found the week to be an…

June 13, 2023

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Curaçao tourism continues to record growth in 2023

Curaçao saw a 13 percent increase in stayover visitors in March 2023, with 45,914 visitors recorded, according to the Curaçao Tourist Board. The growth was driven by visitors from North and South America, offsetting a decline in European visitors. Despite not registering growth, Europe was still the top source market, accounting for 43…

April 25, 2023

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Belize anticipates strong tourism recovery with focus on diverse, sustainable product offerings

The Central American and Caribbean nation of Belize is reporting a positive outlook for its tourism sector and expects to come close to full recovery following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Routes Americas air route development conference in Chicago last month, Belize’s Director of Tourism, Evan Tillett,…

April 20, 2023

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Tourism and health stakeholders to meet in the Bahamas at month-end

Balancing the importance of maintaining healthy communities within a thriving tourism-based regional economy will take center stage at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)’s 67th annual Health Research Conference set for the Bahamas from April 27 to 29, 2023. Held in partnership with the Government of the Bahamas, through the Ministry of Health and…

April 12, 2023

Destinations

Bahamas celebrates 50th independence anniversary with year-long calendar of events

This summer, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas will celebrate its 50th birthday, and tourism stakeholders are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring visitors are aware of the year-long calendar of events that have been put in place. The milestone, officially recognized on July 10, 2023, will showcase the country’s culture and heritage, and…

April 11, 2023

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Industry veteran salutes travel sellers as he retires from the Jamaica Tourist Board

After four decades of service to the Jamaican tourism industry, Donnie Dawson, the retiring Deputy Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), understands the value of professional travel advisors to the future growth of the sector and is stressing the importance of maintaining strong relationships with the network of travel agents. According…

March 29, 2023

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