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

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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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American Airlines to add more capacity for 25th St. Kitts Music Festival

As Caribbean delegations continue their work to encourage airlines to increase flights to and within the region, American Airlines has given the nod to St. Kitts by adding flights to the destination this summer. Marsha Henderson, Tourism Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, announced at the Routes Americas route development conference in…

March 23, 2023

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Curaçao on track to welcome more than half a million visitors in 2023

The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) has announced that its target of welcoming a record 525,000 visitors to the island in 2023 is within reach, following a strong start to the year. In an interview during the 2023 Routes Americas airline route development conference in Chicago this week, Hugo Clarinda, Deputy Director of the…

March 22, 2023

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Dr. DeLisle Worrell: Slow economic growth in source markets not impacting Caribbean tourism

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr. DeLisle Worrell, believes that the growth prospects for Caribbean tourism remain strong despite the forecast of a slower growth rate for the United States in 2023. The veteran economist explained that although the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom are significant sources of visitors to…

March 21, 2023

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