Cruise Lines and Destinations Route Mutual Success at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten

Miramar, Florida (October 29, 2024) – The cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing the Caribbean and Latin America: the 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show.…

October 29, 2024

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Meet CMEx 2024 honorees Marc Melville and Tommy Thompson

The countdown has started for the 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami. Today, we spotlight two of the honorees to be recognized during the event. Marc Melville, Chief Executive Officer, Chukka Caribbean Adventures Group As CEO of Chukka Caribbean…

October 28, 2024

Cruise Industry Events

FCCA Conference makes waves in St. Maarten

The 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded successfully in St. Maarten last week, leaving a lasting impression on the nearly 800 attendees. The event, held at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, generated significant interest from across the Caribbean and Latin America, with delegates eager to participate in workshops and secure over 1,000 bilateral…

October 28, 2024

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Vanessa James to host 2024 CMEx Awards

Vanessa James, the Trinidadian-American multimedia business professional, is returning to Miami this December as the host of the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser for the second year in a row. Known for her charisma and extensive media career, the CEO of VJ Media, James will once again take center stage to guide an unforgettable afternoon…

October 21, 2024

Cruise Industry Events

Delegates arrive in St. Maarten for FCCA Conference

Delegates from across the Caribbean region and the cruise industry are arriving in St. Maarten for the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Port St. Maarten. This year’s conference promises impactful discussions, with one of the most anticipated sessions being the Presidential Panel, featuring CEOs and Presidents from leading…

October 21, 2024

Events News

More Travel and Tourism Leaders Join List of CMEx 2024 Laureates

Notable travel and tourism executives, spanning the airline, hotel, cruise and shipping sectors, have been added to the impressive slate of laureates for the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Miami. The newly announced honorees, who are being recognized for their contributions to the Caribbean’s…

October 19, 2024

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CMEx Leadership Awards to Honor Caribbean Olympic Champion, Tourism and Media Leaders

The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) has announced the first round of honorees for the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser. Among the distinguished recipients are Thea LaFond, Olympic gold medalist in the triple-jump from Dominica; Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism in The Bahamas; and Dr. Lisa Indar, Ad Interim Executive Director of the Caribbean…

October 13, 2024

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CTO Highlights Importance of Cultural Tourism at UNESCO Transcultura Event

Sustainable Tourism Consultant Narendra Ramgulam participates in global talks in Genoa, Italy The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) emphasized the importance of cultural tourism at the 15th World Tourism Event (WTE) in Genoa, Italy. The event was organized last month by UNESCO’s Transcultura program and centered around the theme, “Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean, and the European…

October 12, 2024

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Cruise industry titans to headline Presidential Panel at FCCA conference

What’s next for the cruise industry in the Caribbean and beyond? Industry stakeholders will find out at the upcoming Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten, October 21-25, 2024. A highlight of the conference will be the highly anticipated Presidential Panel, taking place on October 23 at 10:15 a.m. This session brings together some…

October 7, 2024

Events News

CMEx Leadership Awards return to Miami at Loews Coral Gables

Get ready to celebrate Caribbean excellence again! The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards is returning to Miami on Sunday, December 8, 2024, and this year, it’s taking place once again at the beautiful Loews Coral Gables Hotel. Following the success of last year’s event, which honored a group of distinguished Caribbean tourism and communications leaders…

October 7, 2024

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