FCCA Platinum Summit sails to success aboard Virgin Voyages

Ahoy, Caribbean! The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Summit recently concluded aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. The summit, which sailed to Key West and Bimini last week, offered a unique setting for industry leaders to discuss sustainable growth and emerging trends. With top executives from major cruise lines participating, the conversations were insightful and inspiring.…

September 24, 2024

Events Women in Leadership

Caribbean Women Celebrated

Tourism marketing professional Beverly Nicholson-Doty from the United States Virgin Islands received the Secretary-General’s Distinguished Service Award at the CTO’s Women’s Leadership Awards in New York last week. The award was presented during the “Caribbean Queens: Saluting Women Shaping the Future of Caribbean Tourism” Breakfast & Awards. Nicholson-Doty, CEO of the Miami-based advertising agency Figment Design, was honored by CTO Secretary-General…

July 22, 2024

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A “Big Up” for Big Bird in the Big Apple

Discipline, self-confidence, truthfulness, humility, and being in the company of great role models and peers were some of the secrets to success shared by West Indies cricket legend Joel “Big Bird” Garner during a Cricket Ceremony and Watch Party held by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) during Caribbean Week in New York last Monday. The 6’8” former…

July 22, 2024

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Positive Caribbean Week Vibes in NYC

Caribbean Week in New York, held June 16-21, 2024, at the InterContinental New York Times Square, lived up to its expectations and offered delegates from the region and in the marketplace engaging discussions, networking, and a wholesome celebration of the rich cultural diversity of our region. Held under the CTO’s 35th anniversary theme “Connecting the Globe,…

July 22, 2024

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Patricia Affonso-Dass celebrated by her peers

Heartiest congratulations to Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, on being named the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. A visibly emotional Affonso-Dass received accolades from her peers at Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica last month. This recognition is a testament to her decades-long dedication and exemplary leadership in…

June 7, 2024

Events

CHTA Marketplace: Jamaica edition a success

High fives to Jamaica hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), her team at CHTA, and Jamaican public and private sector stakeholders, on an excellent production of the 42nd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica, from May 20-23, 2024, the meeting registered record-breaking attendance numbers, elevating…

June 5, 2024

Events News

Caribbean Travel Forum to kickoff CHTA Marketplace in MoBay

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is set to kick off the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum on Monday, May 20, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, marking the beginning of this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace. This pivotal event draws regional and international thought leaders to explore tourism business opportunities and strategies essential for success in the global travel industry.…

May 13, 2024

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Media Marketplace returns to Caribbean Week

CTO’s Media Marketplace returns this year during Caribbean Week in New York. The event serves as a vibrant platform where Caribbean countries converge to engage with an array of media representatives, including trade, consumer and diaspora outlets. It offers an invaluable opportunity for destinations to showcase their unique attractions, cultural offerings, and tourism initiatives directly to…

May 13, 2024

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CTO rolls out comprehensive program for Caribbean Week

Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) at the InterContinental New York Times Square, is set to captivate New York City from June 16-21, 2024. Celebrating its 35th anniversary under the theme “Connecting the Globe, Celebrating Diversity”, CTO will produce this premier event for travel industry professionals, journalists and members of the Caribbean Diaspora with a packed schedule of discussions, awards…

May 13, 2024

Events Sustainable Tourism

CTO Sustainable Tourism meeting successful

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), held April 22-24 at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort was a resounding success. The conference is the Caribbean’s foremost event for high-level networking and dialogue on sustainable tourism, providing a crucial platform for tourism policymakers, private sector stakeholders, thought leaders, and strategic partners to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the…

May 6, 2024

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