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…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Events Sustainable Tourism

Tourism talks begin in the Spice Island

The stage is set for the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, commonly referred to as the Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. STC 2024 stands as 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…

April 22, 2024

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…

April 15, 2024

Destinations Events Sustainable Tourism

Countdown to CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada

As the region prepares for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which will take place in St. George’s, Grenada, from April 22 to 24, 2024, we take a glimpse back to 2011 (in the photo above) when the conference was held in Hamilton, Bermuda! This year, the conference, produced in partnership with the Grenada Tourism Authority,…

April 8, 2024

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