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April 10, 2020

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Remembering Lorine Charles-St. Jules

Our team at Marketplace Excellence mourns the loss of Lorine Charles-St. Jules, former CEO of the St. Lucia Tourism Authority, who passed away this week. Lorine was a driven, passionate, and highly respected tourism marketer who made many personal sacrifices to promote her beloved St. Lucia and uplift her Caribbean neighbors. With unwavering dedication, she contributed significantly…

November 15, 2024

Events News

CTO Leader Emphasizes Innovation and Sustainability at World Travel Market

LONDON, United Kingdom (November 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reinforced its forward-thinking approach to travel and tourism on Tuesday at World Travel Market in London, where Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper joined a panel of influential female industry leaders to discuss “Building a Consistent Vibe Across Messaging, Delivery, and More.” With a…

November 7, 2024

Cruise Industry Events News

Cruise Lines and Destinations Route Mutual Success at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show in St. Maarten

Miramar, Florida (October 29, 2024) – The cruise industry was anchored in St. Maarten last week, with 670 destination stakeholders and nearly 100 cruise line executives gathering for the only official cruise conference and trade show taking place in and representing the Caribbean and Latin America: the 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show.…

October 29, 2024

Cruise Industry Events

FCCA Conference makes waves in St. Maarten

The 30th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded successfully in St. Maarten last week, leaving a lasting impression on the nearly 800 attendees. The event, held at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, generated significant interest from across the Caribbean and Latin America, with delegates eager to participate in workshops and secure over 1,000 bilateral…

October 28, 2024

Cruise Industry Events Tourism Development

FCCA Platinum Summit sails to success aboard Virgin Voyages

Ahoy, Caribbean! The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Summit recently concluded aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. The summit, which sailed to Key West and Bimini last week, offered a unique setting for industry leaders to discuss sustainable growth and emerging trends. With top executives from major cruise lines participating, the conversations were insightful and inspiring.…

September 24, 2024

Tourism Development

CHTA confirms new leadership

Sanovnik Destang, a respected hotelier from St. Lucia, has taken over as President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). His election was confirmed at CHTA’s Annual General Meeting last week. Destang, who brings extensive hospitality experience to the role, plans to focus on people, technology, and strengthening ties with other sectors of the…

September 24, 2024

Cruise Industry Culture

FCCA PAMAC Summit hits all the right notes in Jamaica

There was a palpable energy, engagement and enthusiasm at the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) PAMAC Summit, held in Jamaica earlier this month. Participants engaged in significant collective and bilateral meetings aimed at the continued strengthening and success of Caribbean cruise tourism. “The updates from the cruise sector and our platinum partners were excellent. We continue to…

July 22, 2024

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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

Cruise Industry Events

FCCA Foundation Relaunch Receives Shining Support

The reboot of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation received the support of the industry’s top brass at a special dinner event held during Seatrade Cruise Global last week. More than a dozen C-suite execs from the cruise industry came out for the 2024 Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner. “I cannot be more honored and humbled by the record amount of FCCA…

April 15, 2024

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