The Caribbean celebrates a successful Routes Americas 2025

The Caribbean reported a highly successful presence at Routes Americas 2025, the region’s premier air service development forum, held from February 10-12 at Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas. With over 900 senior industry professionals in attendance, the event provided a crucial platform for strengthening Caribbean air connectivity, expanding international routes, and driving tourism growth. The Caribbean…

February 17, 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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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 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

News Sustainable Tourism

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

Events News

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

Events News

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

Events

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

Cruise Industry News

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

News Tourism Development

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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