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…

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Events News

Caribbean shines at World Travel Market 2024

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) marked a highly successful presence at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London, with strategic engagements and productive discussions that set the stage for a strong future. Led by Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper and Director of Research Aliyyah Shakeer, CTO showcased the region’s tourism potential and reaffirmed partnerships with key global industry players. The Caribbean…

November 15, 2024

Events News

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

News Tourism Development

CTO Strengthens Caribbean Tourism Visibility in the UK and Europe

The Caribbean Tourism Organization will amplify the visibility of the region’s presence in Europe following a landmark partnership with the CTO Chapter in the UK & Europe, which represents over 85 travel-related companies and organizations. Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of CTO, announced the launch of strategic marketing initiatives to bolster the Caribbean’s brand across…

October 1, 2024

Events Women in Leadership

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

CTO General Secretary Dona Regis-Prosper

Events Women in Leadership

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 Secretary-General addresses UN Forum

Last week, during the inaugural United Nations General Assembly Sustainability Week at UN Headquarters in New York, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), participated in a high-level thematic event on tourism. At “The Future of Tourism” session, which was moderated by CNN International journalist Richard Quest, Regis-Prosper emphasized the significance of sustainability, along with achieving a…

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

Cruise Industry Events

Seatrade opens in Miami Beach

Today marks the opening of Seatrade Cruise Global, the premier business-to-business gathering for the cruise sector, hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Caribbean region will have significant representation at the event. At noon, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Secretary-General, Dona Regis-Prosper, will participate in a discussion alongside Figen Ayan, President of MedCruise, and moderator Roger Blum, Principal of…

April 8, 2024

Tourism Insights

Caribbean Tourism Experiences Strong Growth in 2023, Recovery to Continue into 2024

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (March 15, 2024) – Continuing its positive recovery trend, Caribbean tourism grew in 2023 with an estimated 14.3% increase in international stay-over arrivals to the region, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported. Delivering the “Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2023” in Bridgetown today, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the CTO, shared that last year’s growth was…

March 15, 2024

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