Only one week to go for Caribbean Week in New York

The countdown is on! From June 1-6, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is bringing the star power to Times Square with Caribbean Week in New York 2025. This year’s theme, “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism”, sets the stage for an electrifying lineup of global tourism leaders and cultural icons, including CBS’s Peter Greenberg, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy,…

May 26, 2025

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Tourism Titans and Cultural Icons to Headline Caribbean Week in New York 2025

NEW YORK (May 23, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism, media and culture to the stage from June 1–6. Held under the timely theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism,” this year’s showcase…

May 23, 2025

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The Caribbean is heading to New York

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reports that excitement is mounting for Caribbean Week in New York 2025, scheduled for June 1–6. This year’s event will highlight the strength, spirit and sophistication of the region through a dynamic slate of activities designed to engage industry leaders, travel professionals, diaspora communities and consumers. Key highlights include: Sessions on Artificial…

May 12, 2025

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Caribbean Tourism Maintains Strong Growth in 2024, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

BARBADOS (April 28, 2025) – The Caribbean tourism sector continued its robust recovery and expansion in 2024, with international tourist arrivals reaching an estimated 34.2 million, according to a new report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This represents a 6.1% increase compared to 2023, and a 6.9% rise above pre-pandemic levels, marking the second…

April 28, 2025

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CTO addresses ECCB meeting in St. Kitts

Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (pictured at right), delivered one of the keynote addresses at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s 9th Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue in St. Kitts last week, under the theme “In Pursuit of Extraordinary Excellence”. Framed by Governor Timothy Antoine’s bold ‘Big Push’ challenge – “What would…

April 14, 2025

Cruise Industry Events News

CTO joins global cruise leaders at Seatrade

Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, will join an international lineup of industry leaders at the World Cruise Tourism Summit during Seatrade Cruise Global today at noon in the Sunset Vista Ballroom at the Miami Beach Convention Center. As part of the “State of the Cruise Industry – Regional Updates from Around…

April 7, 2025

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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

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CTO to Showcase the Caribbean at WTM Latin America 2025

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (April 2, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to make a strong impact at WTM Latin America 2025, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 14-16, 2025. For the first time, CTO will host a dedicated Caribbean Pavilion, creating a unified regional presence to showcase the Caribbean’s diverse tourism offerings. Located…

April 2, 2025

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CTO Secretary-General Highlights Urgent Need for Climate Action at ITB Berlin

BERLIN, Germany (March 15, 2025) – Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper called for immediate and tangible climate action, financing and collaboration to protect tourism-dependent destinations during a high-profile panel discussion at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, which concluded last week. Regis-Prosper was speaking during a panel on the Orange…

March 15, 2025

Airlines News

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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