CTO Secretary-General addresses UN Forum

Last week, during the inaugural United Nations General Assembly Sustainability Week at UN Headquarters in New York, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), participated in a high-level thematic event on tourism. At “The Future of Tourism” session, which was moderated by CNN International journalist Richard Quest, Regis-Prosper emphasized the significance of sustainability, along with achieving a…

April 22, 2024

Events News

Caribbean Week in New York to offer dynamic agenda

Plans are moving apace for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, slated for June 16-21, 2024. This significant event, during the CTO’s 35th anniversary, aligns with Caribbean-American Heritage Month, and promises a dynamic mix of sessions on tourism, technology, media and marketing, featuring: A reflective start with a church service, echoing the spiritual essence…

April 8, 2024

Airlines News

American to fly DFW-GCM daily this winter

Starting December 5, 2024, travelers from Dallas can look forward to daily nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Grand Cayman on American Airlines. This seasonal service responds to the surging demand for the Cayman Islands during this peak period and will run through early April 2025. “Dallas has always been an important market for the…

April 1, 2024

Destinations Events News

Region readies for Marketplace in Jamaica

Anticipation is building for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), set to unfold at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica, May 20-23, 2024. Marketplace was last held in Jamaica in 2019, while last year’s meeting took place in Barbados. This year’s event promises to elevate the tourism industry experience with…

March 25, 2024

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Bahamas to host Routes Americas next year

The Caribbean will take the spotlight when The Bahamas hosts Routes Americas 2025, a premier event in the aviation industry, February 10-13, 2025. To be held at Atlantis, Paradise Island, the conference represents a significant milestone for The Bahamas and the region. More than 900 senior industry professionals from airlines, airports and destinations are expected to participate in…

March 25, 2024

Airlines News

Caribbean connects in Colombia

The Caribbean’s presence was strong in Bogotá, Colombia during Routes Americas 2024, the route development forum for the Americas. Held last week, the conference attracted several Caribbean destinations, whose executives connected with senior decision-makers from the region’s leading airlines and other tourism and aviation stakeholders. A panel discussion on “Aviation Competitiveness in the Caribbean” provided much food for thought…

March 25, 2024

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CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace to introduce new features in Jamaica

President Nicola Madden-Greig reports strong buyer interest in landmark tourism meeting KINGSTON, Jamaica (March 18, 2024) – The 42nd staging of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Center from May 20-23, 2024, will feature new additions and three dedicated tracks, promising an…

March 18, 2024

Airlines Events News

Airline talks take off in Colombia this week

Routes Americas 2024, the route development forum for the Americas, opens in Bogotá, Colombia on Tuesday. This premier air service development forum uniting the Americas brings together senior decision-makers from the region’s leading airlines, airports and other tourism and aviation stakeholders. The Caribbean will have a strong presence at the meeting with several destinations in…

March 18, 2024

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USVI pursues closer ties with CARICOM

The U.S. Virgin Islands is tightening ties with the Caribbean region. First, with its return to the 25-member Caribbean Tourism Organization and now, the Government of the USVI is pursuing a relationship with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Teri Helenese, the Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is leading efforts to solidify a…

March 11, 2024

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CHTA Call for Investments in Women in Hospitality on International Women’s Day

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 8, 2024) – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is celebrating the indispensable role of women in the hospitality industry and advocating the critical importance of female leadership and participation. The association calls upon stakeholders in the Caribbean hospitality industry’s public and private…

March 8, 2024

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