Port St. Maarten CEO to join town hall as Cayman cruise referendum nears

Alex Gumbs, Chief Executive Officer of Port St. Maarten, will headline a critical public town hall hosted by The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands on Friday, April 25, at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort. With the April 30 cruise berthing referendum fast approaching, Gumbs will share firsthand insights into how cruise pier infrastructure…

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Maya Pandt appointed Statia’s new Director of Tourism

The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has announced the appointment of Maya Pandt as its new Director of Tourism. A proud daughter of the soil, Pandt brings extensive experience in tourism and marketing to this critical role. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the Foundation’s efforts to position St. Eustatius as a leading eco-tourism destination, highlighting the island’s…

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CTO addresses ECCB meeting in St. Kitts

Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (pictured at right), delivered one of the keynote addresses at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s 9th Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue in St. Kitts last week, under the theme “In Pursuit of Extraordinary Excellence”. Framed by Governor Timothy Antoine’s bold ‘Big Push’ challenge – “What would…

April 14, 2025

Cruise Industry Events News

Seatrade opens in Miami

Seatrade Cruise Global officially kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations today at the Miami Beach Convention Center, welcoming cruise executives, stakeholders, and industry professionals from around the world. Running from April 7–10, the event highlights emerging trends, innovation and collaboration across the global cruise sector. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is marking the occasion with a full slate…

April 7, 2025

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FCCA and USVI explore Caribbean cruise future

Marie McKenzie, Chair of the FCCA Operations Committee and Senior Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs at Carnival Corporation & plc, will engage in a one-on-one conversation with Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, today at Seatrade Cruise Global. The session takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Sunset…

April 7, 2025

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CTO joins global cruise leaders at Seatrade

Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, will join an international lineup of industry leaders at the World Cruise Tourism Summit during Seatrade Cruise Global today at noon in the Sunset Vista Ballroom at the Miami Beach Convention Center. As part of the “State of the Cruise Industry – Regional Updates from Around…

April 7, 2025

Cruise Industry Destinations News

Allen Chastanet, Giora Israel bring cruise tourism insights to Cayman

Last week, the Cayman Islands welcomed two globally respected voices in tourism – Allen Chastanet, Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister of St. Lucia, and Giora Israel, a pioneer of the modern cruise industry with over five decades of experience. Their visit, facilitated by The Association for Cruise Tourism in the Cayman Islands (ACT), brought valuable insight…

April 7, 2025

Destinations Events News

Martinique to Showcase Cruise Potential at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Month

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (April 6, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority will make waves at two of the cruise industry’s most important events this month – Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach from April 7–10 at Booth 1638, and Cruise360 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on Thursday, April 24, where the destination will host a…

April 6, 2025

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Caribbean Week in New York Set to Celebrate Culture, Connection and Commerce

CTO Offers Sponsorship Opportunities BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (April 6, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to bring the vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of New York City with Caribbean Week in New York 2025 (CWNY 2025), taking place from June 1-6, 2025, at The Westin New York at Times Square. As the…

April 6, 2025

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CTO to Showcase the Caribbean at WTM Latin America 2025

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (April 2, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to make a strong impact at WTM Latin America 2025, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 14-16, 2025. For the first time, CTO will host a dedicated Caribbean Pavilion, creating a unified regional presence to showcase the Caribbean’s diverse tourism offerings. Located…

April 2, 2025

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