Turks and Caicos has a new Minister of Tourism, following the swearing-in of new Minister Josephine Connolly. Connolly was appointed by new Premier Charles Washington following the British Overseas Territory’s recent election. “I am honored to serve the Turks and Caicos Islands as the Minister of Tourism at this critical point,” Connolly said in…
Home-stay provider Airbnb is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to promote 18 of the group’s member countries via an integrated marketing campaign featuring online profiles of each nation including current travel protocols.The CTO-Airbnb collaboration will “amplify the Caribbean’s recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic by promoting safe, responsible travel to the…
Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA’s acting CEO and director general (Source file photo)As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched “Forward Together,” an initiative that encourages…
The FCCA is a not-for-profit trade organization composed of 22 member cruise lines operating nearly 200 vessels in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters. Created in 1972, the FCCA’s mandate is to provide a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, safety, security and other cruise industry issues. By fostering an understanding of the cruise…
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A pickup truck, hauling a poster of Fidel Castro, drives past Revolution Square completely empty of tourists, in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The Caribbean is hunting for visitors to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world’s most tourism-dependent regions Source
Islands such as St. John remain enticing playgrounds for North American visitors. (Photo: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock/Getty Images ) Visitors to the Caribbean are almost guaranteed year-round sunshine and some of the most alluring landscapes on the planet, but behind the scenes many islands are struggling to remain competitive, with impressive visitor arrivals figures frequently papering over ongoing…
As part of its global efforts to work with governments and tourism agencies to support responsible travel and local economic growth, Airbnb announced its partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to promote its member countries across Airbnb’s vast global community. This collaboration is designed to amplify the Caribbean’s recovery from the impacts of the…
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