CTO and Tourism HR Canada Sign MOU to Strengthen Skilled Tourism Workforce

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Tourism HR Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will support and grow a skilled, sustainable tourism workforce in both regions. Announced at the recent Tourism Labor Market Forum held in Ottawa, Canada, the collaborative working relationship builds upon long-established tourism links between the two regions. The…

October 11, 2024

Blue Lagoon Island Spearheads Comprehensive Educational Programs in The Bahamas

Premier tourism attraction partners with Bahamian and American students to foster environmental stewardship NASSAU, Bahamas (March 25, 2024) – Blue Lagoon Island continues its commitment to educational and sustainability initiatives, collaborating with the U.S.-based Iowa State University, The Bahamas’ First Step Academy, and The Bahamas Environmental Stewards Scholars (BESS) program. Recently, 11 students from Iowa…

March 26, 2024

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CTO Foundation dedicates scholarship to the late Jean Holder

The CTO Scholarship Foundation has announced the launch of the Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the late Jean Holder, the first Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This scholarship, valued at up to US$7,500, is designed to assist Caribbean nationals in advancing their expertise in sustainable tourism development. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for…

March 4, 2024

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CHTA Education Foundation Launches Tourism Resilience Scholarship Fund

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has launched the new “Tourism Resilience Scholarship Fund”, building on the 2023 Earth Day theme of “Invest in our Planet”. “The fund aims to encourage and support Caribbean hospitality professionals in pursuing training and education related to resilience building, sustainable and regenerative tourism…

April 19, 2023

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Sandals Resorts leader urges young grads to focus on “main event”

The Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International called on the young people of the Caribbean to tap into their creative genius, never to settle for mediocrity, and to keep betting on the future of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Delivering remarks after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree at the 2022 graduation ceremony…

November 9, 2022

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