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…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityApril 22, 20240Comments

Cruise Industry Events

Caribbean in the Spotlight at Seatrade

The Caribbean, anchored in part by the support of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), shone brightly at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami last week. The week got off to an energized start with an exciting “Backyard Jam” at FCCA’s headquarters in Miramar, which drew members from the Caribbean tourism and maritime communities. This event set the stage for…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityApril 15, 20240Comments

Cruise Industry Events

Seatrade opens in Miami Beach

Today marks the opening of Seatrade Cruise Global, the premier business-to-business gathering for the cruise sector, hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Caribbean region will have significant representation at the event. At noon, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Secretary-General, Dona Regis-Prosper, will participate in a discussion alongside Figen Ayan, President of MedCruise, and moderator Roger Blum, Principal of…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityApril 8, 20240Comments

Tourism Insights

Caribbean Tourism Experiences Strong Growth in 2023, Recovery to Continue into 2024

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (March 15, 2024) – Continuing its positive recovery trend, Caribbean tourism grew in 2023 with an estimated 14.3% increase in international stay-over arrivals to the region, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported. Delivering the “Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2023” in Bridgetown today, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the CTO, shared that last year’s growth was…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 15, 20240Comments

Events Tourism Development

CTO to Spotlight the Caribbean at Routes Americas 2024 in Bogotá

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (March 13, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is poised to positively impact the Routes Americas in Bogotá, Colombia, next week. 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 CTO delegation, led by Secretary-General…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 13, 20240Comments

News Women in Leadership

International Women’s Day Message by Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General, Caribbean Tourism Organization

By Dona Regis-Prosper March 8, 2024 Women’s leadership in the tourism industry is not just about representation; it’s about leveraging and benefiting from diverse perspectives. As we know, diversity builds strength and reinforces sustainability. So, women in leadership is an essential element for any organization seeking to thrive and flourish. Traditionally, the Caribbean has seen…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityMarch 8, 20240Comments

Destinations Events Sustainable Tourism

Registration Open for CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada

BARBADOS (February 22, 2024) – Caribbean and international tourism industry experts will explore the “5 Ps for a Legacy of Caribbean Tourism Sustainability” as the theme for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which takes place in Grenada from April 22 to April 24, 2024. Registration is open for the conference which returns after a four-year…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityFebruary 22, 20240Comments

Events News

CTO bats for tourism resilience

Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Kenneth Bryan, engaged in important talks last week with Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO), at the second Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The two leaders discussed investments in education, training and marketing opportunities during a vibrant conversation. “This conference embodies our collective determination to…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityFebruary 19, 20240Comments

Events

CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Forum to focus on key industry issues

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is reporting strong interest in the second annual Caribbean Travel Forum, to be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Sandals Royal Barbados, under the theme “Tourism: The key driver of generational wealth for Caribbean nationals”. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley will headline…

ByCaribbean Tourism AuthorityApril 26, 20230Comments

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