CTO kicks off 2025 at Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) initiated its 2025 activities with a strong presence at the Travel & Adventure Show in Atlanta over the weekend at the Georgia International Convention Center. CTO Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper headlined a seminar titled “Authentic Caribbean Experiences for Every Traveler”, highlighting the region’s rich culture, natural beauty, and diverse offerings. Her presentation emphasized how the…

January 14, 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 Members, Royal Caribbean President Talk Cruise Tourism During “Iconic” Summit

MIAMI, FL (December 24, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) partnered with Royal Caribbean during Caribbean Weekend in Miami this month, bringing together regional ministers and directors of tourism, as well as other stakeholders, to explore the potential for economic growth, sustainability, and deeper community engagement. Hosted aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, “Envisioning Caribbean…

December 24, 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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Caribbean Women Celebrated

Tourism marketing professional Beverly Nicholson-Doty from the United States Virgin Islands received the Secretary-General’s Distinguished Service Award at the CTO’s Women’s Leadership Awards in New York last week. The award was presented during the “Caribbean Queens: Saluting Women Shaping the Future of Caribbean Tourism” Breakfast & Awards. Nicholson-Doty, CEO of the Miami-based advertising agency Figment Design, was honored by CTO Secretary-General…

July 22, 2024

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A “Big Up” for Big Bird in the Big Apple

Discipline, self-confidence, truthfulness, humility, and being in the company of great role models and peers were some of the secrets to success shared by West Indies cricket legend Joel “Big Bird” Garner during a Cricket Ceremony and Watch Party held by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) during Caribbean Week in New York last Monday. The 6’8” former…

July 22, 2024

CTO General Secretary Dona Regis-Prosper

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Positive Caribbean Week Vibes in NYC

Caribbean Week in New York, held June 16-21, 2024, at the InterContinental New York Times Square, lived up to its expectations and offered delegates from the region and in the marketplace engaging discussions, networking, and a wholesome celebration of the rich cultural diversity of our region. Held under the CTO’s 35th anniversary theme “Connecting the Globe,…

July 22, 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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