Paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

With deep condolences to her family and the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Commonwealth, we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It was during her reign that many Caribbean countries were granted self-government and independence, and that will, understandably, be a significant part of her…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthoritySeptember 8, 20220Comments

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New chairman appointed to Grenada Tourism Authority

Grenadian entrepreneur Randall Dolland is the new chairman of the Board of Directors of the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA). Dolland’s appointment by Grenada’s new Minister of Tourism Lennox Andrews follows recent general elections across the Spice Isle, which saw young Grenadian lawyer Dickon Mitchell emerging victoriously at the polls over veteran Caribbean leader Dr. Keith Mitchell.…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthoritySeptember 7, 20220Comments

Destinations

St. Croix is ‘reshaping the guest experience’

As the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) marks the fifth anniversary of the devastating impact of the twin Category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria this month, one of its special gems is looking forward to an uptick in visitors in the months ahead. The Office of the Governor, in partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and the Department…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthoritySeptember 6, 20220Comments

Hotels & Resorts

Turks and Caicos resort rocks World Travel Awards in Jamaica

While Caribbean tourism stakeholders continue to glow in the aftermath of Wednesday’s World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2022 at Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica, a small resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands is beaming with pride for copping two prized awards during the evening’s celebrations. The high-end, sustainability-focused Sailrock Resort…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthoritySeptember 1, 20220Comments

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BVI bouncing back better than ever

In addition to welcoming refreshed accommodations and attractions, tourism officials in the British overseas territory are gearing up for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Anegada Lobster Festival over the U.S. Thanksgiving holidays (November 25-27, 2022), and 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean’s premier annual racing…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityAugust 31, 20220Comments

Cruise Industry

Carnival Corporation’s new leader looks to the future

FCCA President Adam Ceserano (left) and Carnival Corporation President Josh Weinstein speak during this week’s webinar. Josh Weinstein, the new President, CEO and Chief Climate Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, is on a mission to return the cruise company to profitability following the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. During a webinar this week,…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityAugust 25, 20220Comments

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Puerto Rico tourism surpasses US$1 billion in lodging income

Puerto Rico tourism continues to register remarkable results, with the accommodations industry generating US$1 billion during the first seven months of 2022. The industry achieved this milestone three months earlier than in 2021, a year that ended with about $1.3 billion in accommodations revenue. “We have hit that mark for only the second time in history, and…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityAugust 24, 20220Comments

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Curaçao tourism makes executive appointments

The Curaçao Tourist Board goes into the winter 2022-2023 season with two new executives leading its marketing charge. Muryad de Bruin has been named Counterpart Statutory Director, and Jacqueline Sybrandy-Held has been appointed Regional Manager for North America. Born and raised in Curaçao, de Bruin – who will work alongside Deputy Director Hugo Clarinda – will provide…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityAugust 23, 20220Comments

Destinations

New Tourism Minister for St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Kitts & Nevis is welcoming attorney-at-law Marsha Henderson as its new Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Urban Development. As Minister of Tourism, Henderson, a member of new Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Michael Drew’s Federal Cabinet, will work to ensure that the destination continues to make strides towards the full resumption of tourism activity, including…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityAugust 17, 20220Comments

Destinations

Puerto Rico reports strong tourism job growth

Since the beginning of the year, Puerto Rico has broken its record of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sectors every month, signaling a robust reboot of the economic engine. The 82,300-worker record in 2015 was surpassed in November 2021 with 83,000 tourism-related jobs reported. Starting in January 2022, each month has seen a figure that surpasses…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityAugust 16, 20220Comments

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