In our life BK (Before Kids) Puerto Rico was the go-to vacation spot for me and my husband, Ken. We loved the Latin culture, Spanish language, and combination of city life and beautiful beaches. Every time we stepped off the short (three hours from New York!) direct flight, we marveled at how the friendly lifestyle…

Despite all the talk about cruise lines primarily using their private destinations when they first resume service, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain said that Royal’s ships will make every effort to return to the rest of the Caribbean as soon as possible.”There’s an economic impact on the Caribbean nations that we’ve partnered with for…

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) with headquarters in Barbados, is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency comprising membership of 24 countries and territories including Dutch, English, French and Spanish, as well as a myriad of private sector allied members. Objectives The primary objective of the Caribbean Tourism Organization is to provide to and through its members…

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a social media campaign dubbed, #TheCaribbeanAwaits, in observance of Caribbean Tourism Month this month. The campaign, which is being run in conjunction with member countries, aims to maintain the Caribbean’s prominence as a place of solace as COVID-19 continues to impact the global travel and tourism industry. “This…

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While the pandemic dealt a huge blow to global tourism, perhaps no other sector in the industry has faced as much uncertainty and challenge as the cruise industry — keeping in limbo its primary and most profitable market, the Caribbean.Seven months into the pandemic, the world’s three largest cruise lines — Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean,…

Updated Nov. 3.Most Caribbean islands have reopened to international tourism, with protocols in place to protect visitors and residents against Covid-19.  However, border reopenings are not uniform. Most openings are accompanied by strict public health procedures, most of which require air travelers to produce proof of a Covid-free test. These plans have been changing as…

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Resilience to Climate Change and Natural DisastersNatural disasters in the Caribbean region have become increasingly intense in the face of climate change. The World Bank engagement in the Caribbean has achieved these results:The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), developed under the technical leadership of the World Bank and with a grant from the Government of Japan…

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)’s private sector members elected several experienced Caribbean marketing professionals to its allied member board of directors. The group of five officials will represent the members’ interests on the CTO board of directors and executive committee, and is chaired by William “Billy” Griffith, former CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.Griffith is…