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Andrea Franklin reflects as CTO chairmanship winds down

As Andrea Franklin’s term as chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Board of Directors approaches its conclusion next week, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. CEO is reflecting on the...

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Caribbean Tourism Organization Marks World Tourism Day 2026

CTO puts focus on practical use of technology, stronger skills and the future of Caribbean tourism BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Sept. 27, 2026) — The Caribbean Tourism...

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FCCA: Royal Caribbean–Sandals Investment Highlights Opportunities Across Cruise and Land-Based Tourism

Proposed transaction points to how cruise and resort partners can work together to expand visitor experiences and economic opportunity across the Caribbean MIAMI (Sept. 24,...

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Ava Penn appointed Executive Director of VIPA

The Virgin Islands Port Authority Board of Governors has named Ava Penn as the authority’s next executive director following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment and selection...

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Blue Lagoon Island Brings Community Together for 41st International Coastal Cleanup

NASSAU, Bahamas (Sept. 19, 2026) — Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19,...

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CTO names Beverley Wilson deputy director of research

Appointment strengthens tourism intelligence pillar under CTO’s Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Sept. 15, 2026) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Guyanese national...

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CTO appoints Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Sept. 9, 2026) —The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Barbadian tourism and communications professional Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism,...

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Bahamian Swim Champions Celebrated at Carnival’s Celebration Key

GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas — Eight members of The Bahamas’ Goodwill Swimming Championships team were recently recognized at Carnival’s Celebration Key following the team’s...

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Former USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp receives Medal of Honor

Former U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth Ezra Mapp has received the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, the territory’s highest public service distinction, recognizing his decades...

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Pilar Bush named Compass Media publisher

Former Cayman Islands director of tourism Pilar Bush has been appointed publisher of Compass Media, effective Sept. 14, 2026. A Caymanian executive and entrepreneur, Bush brings more...

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Blue Lagoon Island Welcomes “The Breakfast Club”: A Trio of Capybaras Join The Bahamas’ Premier Private Island

NASSAU (Aug. 31, 2026) — Blue Lagoon Island has a new welcoming committee: a trio of capybaras named Maple, Waffle and Biscuit, collectively known as...

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