Seatrade opens in Miami

Seatrade Cruise Global officially kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations today at the Miami Beach Convention Center, welcoming cruise executives, stakeholders, and industry professionals from around the world. Running from April 7–10, the event highlights emerging trends, innovation and collaboration across the global cruise sector. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is marking the occasion with a full slate…

April 7, 2025

Events News

Caribbean Week in New York Set to Celebrate Culture, Connection and Commerce

CTO Offers Sponsorship Opportunities BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (April 6, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to bring the vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of New York City with Caribbean Week in New York 2025 (CWNY 2025), taking place from June 1-6, 2025, at The Westin New York at Times Square. As the…

April 6, 2025

Events News

The Big D shows big love for the Caribbean

This past weekend, the Caribbean took center stage at the Travel & Adventure Show at Dallas Market Hall, where travel agents and consumers showed up in full force to experience the warmth, culture and beauty of the Caribbean region. Through its strategic partnership with the Travel & Adventure Shows – the largest series of travel expos in…

March 25, 2025

Cruise Industry

Raising the Bar: Why Elevating Service Standards Matters More Than Ever in Caribbean Tourism

NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada (February 26, 2025) – In a global tourism landscape where travelers demand more than just sightseeing, service excellence has become a defining factor in a destination’s success. As global competition intensifies and visitor expectations rise, the ability to deliver exceptional, immersive experiences can mean the difference between a one-time visit and long-term economic…

February 26, 2025

News

CTO’s Tuesday Touchpoint debut: People are key

Kicking off a brand-new Tuesday Touchpoint series on social media, CTO highlights its Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper delivering a powerful message on “Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Caribbean Tourism Services” while addressing the 2025 Virgin Islands Tourism Summit on Peter Island last month. One of her key messages? Caribbean people are the heart of Caribbean tourism: “From our…

February 3, 2025

News Sustainable Tourism

CTO Highlights Tourism Sustainability in Quarterly Webinar Series

The first webinar in the series is scheduled for February 17 and will provide actionable strategies related to carbon footprint reduction BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS (January 24, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks off 2025 with its new Sustainable Tourism in Action quarterly webinar series. The first webinar, entitled “Sustainable Tourism in Action: Measuring and…

January 24, 2025

News Tourism Development

CTO Partners with Travel & Adventure Shows to Expand Caribbean Visibility in U.S.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (December 20, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a strategic partnership with the Travel & Adventure Shows, the largest series of travel shows in the United States. The collaboration represents a significant step in amplifying the visibility of Caribbean destinations in key U.S. markets and strengthening the region’s position as…

December 20, 2024

Events

CMEx celebrates leadership

The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser returned to Miami on December 8, 2024, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The event brought together leaders in tourism, media, and sustainable development and celebrated the achievements of some of the region’s brightest stars while raising funds to support educational initiatives. From recognizing trailblazing contributions to…

December 17, 2024

Events News

Meet CMEx 2024 honorees

Excitement continues to build as the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser draws closer. This year’s ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami at 11:30 a.m., will celebrate the accomplishments of Caribbean leaders and trailblazers in tourism, public health, and communications. Today, CMEx spotlights two of its…

November 4, 2024

Events Sustainable Tourism

CTO Sustainable Tourism meeting successful

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), held April 22-24 at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort was a resounding success. The conference is the Caribbean’s foremost event for high-level networking and dialogue on sustainable tourism, providing a crucial platform for tourism policymakers, private sector stakeholders, thought leaders, and strategic partners to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the…

May 6, 2024

NewsLetter