News
News
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...
News
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
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...
News
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...
Events
CTO Honors Journalistic Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards in New York
NEW YORK (June 5, 2026) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrated leading storytellers, broadcasters and digital creators from the U.S. and Caribbean during the annual...
Destinations
Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence Partners with Xploratur to Drive Inclusive Tourism in the Dominican Republic
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (May 20, 2026) — Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, the industry’s trusted bridge between cruise lines and destinations, has completed specialized training...
Women in Leadership
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...
Destinations
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....
News
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...
Sustainable Tourism
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...
Events
CTO Celebrates Media Excellence with Return of Caribbean Storytelling Awards
NEW YORK (April 22, 2026) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has opened submissions for the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling that captures...


