Routes Americas begins in The Bahamas

The Caribbean will take center stage at Routes Americas 2025, the region’s premier air service development forum, set for February 10-12 at Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas. With over 900 senior industry professionals in attendance, the event will provide a vital platform for strengthening Caribbean air connectivity, expanding international routes, and advancing tourism growth. The Caribbean…

February 10, 2025

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CTO champions resilient future for Caribbean tourism

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled its 2025 theme: “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism”. This forward-looking theme highlights the region’s commitment to strengthening its tourism sector by embracing innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. With the Caribbean’s proven ability to navigate challenges – from natural disasters to global economic shifts – the theme serves as a call to…

February 3, 2025

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CTO and ASM Continue Training to Strengthen Caribbean Tourism Leaders’ Airline Negotiation Skills

FORT LAUDERDALE (January 31, 2025) – Building on a successful training partnership, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is once again teaming up with ASM Global Route Development Consultants to equip senior tourism professionals with specialized skills in airline marketing, incentives and negotiations. The exclusive two-day workshop, scheduled for February 6-7, 2025, at ASM’s corporate office…

January 31, 2025

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CTO heads to ATL for Travel and Adventure Show

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is starting 2025 on an upbeat note with a strategic partnership aimed at attracting more U.S. travelers to the region. Teaming up with the Travel & Adventure Shows, the largest series of travel expos in the United States, CTO will have a significant presence at five of the shows during the first quarter.…

January 6, 2025

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CTO Cocktails & Caribbean Vibes: Celebrating Caribbean Partnerships

BARBADOS (December 31, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) brought 2024 to a festive close earlier this month during “CTO Cocktails & Caribbean Vibes: Celebrating Caribbean Partnerships”. Held at Hilton Barbados, the event served as a vibrant wrap-up to the year, honoring the power of collaboration and unity that drives the Caribbean tourism industry.…

December 31, 2024

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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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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

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CTO Announces Tourism Data Workshops to Enhance Research and Statistical Capacity

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the International Tourism Studies Association/Caribbean Tourism Researchers Network (ITSA/CTRN), has announced a series of virtual Tourism Data Workshops to help regional professionals enhance their research and statistical capacity in tourism data collection and analysis. Scheduled from November 11 to December 2, 2024, the capacity building workshops are…

November 4, 2024

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CTO rolls out comprehensive program for Caribbean Week

Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) at the InterContinental New York Times Square, is set to captivate New York City from June 16-21, 2024. Celebrating its 35th anniversary under the theme “Connecting the Globe, Celebrating Diversity”, CTO will produce this premier event for travel industry professionals, journalists and members of the Caribbean Diaspora with a packed schedule of discussions, awards…

May 13, 2024

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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

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