Thursday, June 25, 2026

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BHTA Appoints Kelly-Ann Payne as New Chair

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (June 19, 2026) — The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has appointed Kelly-Ann Payne as chairman for the 2026-2028 term, placing one of the island’s experienced...

CTO and TEMPO Networks Strengthen 20-Year Collaboration to Amplify Caribbean Tourism and Global Storytelling

NEW YORK, NY (June 12, 2026) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and TEMPO Networks announced a strategic partnership designed to amplify Caribbean tourism,...

Health City Cayman Islands Offers New Medical Education Opportunity for Caribbean Doctors

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (June 11, 2026) — Health City Cayman Islands has launched its inaugural continuing medical education (CME) online series to help...

CTO Launches Landmark Tourism Supply Side Committee

CARICOM Chairman Dr. Terrance Drew Backs Initiative to Keep More Wealth in the Caribbean NEW YORK (June 8, 2026) — Calling for a new model...

CTO Honors Journalistic Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards in New York

NEW YORK (June 5, 2026) â€” The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrated leading storytellers, broadcasters and digital creators from the U.S. and Caribbean during the annual...

Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence Partners with Xploratur to Drive Inclusive Tourism in the Dominican Republic

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (May 20, 2026) â€” Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, the industry’s trusted bridge between cruise lines and destinations, has completed specialized training...

Glenys Hanna-Martin Becomes First Female Minister of Tourism in The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas (May 16, 2026) — Glenys Margaret E. Hanna-Martin, a veteran lawmaker and former education minister, was sworn in as The Bahamas’ new...

Jamaica to Host 2nd CTO Air Connectivity Summit Next February

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA (May 15, 2026) — Jamaica will host the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston on Feb....

CHTA Confirms Gregor Nassief as President-Elect, First Leader from Dominica

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA (May 13, 2026) — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has confirmed Gregor Nassief as its president-elect, the first hotelier...

CTO Presents 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Award Winners

SAN PEDRO, Belize (May 1, 2026) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, spotlighting top-tier...

CTO Celebrates Media Excellence with Return of Caribbean Storytelling Awards

NEW YORK (April 22, 2026) â€“ The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has opened submissions for the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling that captures...