Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It is an increasingly important source of income, employment and wealth in many countries and its rapid expansion has been considered as an interesting possibility for sustainable development (including poverty reduction) in developing countries. In the Caribbean region it is the most important industry…
One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is the Caribbean’s regional tourism development agency. The CTO was established in 1989 and was set up with the aim of being an organized body to focus on the entire region of the Caribbean as a single destination entity. Now, with a membership of…
Club Med expands in the Dominican Republic|Feb 05, 2020Club Med invited destinations editor Eric Moya to last week’s grand opening of the Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda. The property is the company’s first in North America to receive the Exclusive Collection designation, ”characterized by their premium accommodations, exceptional hospitality and personalized services,” according to Club…
By Michael W EdghillCJ Contributor A TRENDING topic amongst foreign policy wonks as of late is that of the “resource curse.” The theory, which has it that nations which are “blessed” with an abundance of natural resources (oil is the paramount example) end up plagued by poor governance, rampant corruption, etc., was first popularized in…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), with headquarters in Barbados is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency comprising membership of Dutch, English, French and Spanish countries and territories, as well as a myriad of private sector allied members. CTO’s government members can be viewed here: https://www.onecaribbean.org/members-lists/government-members-list/; CTO’s non government members can be viewed here: https://www.onecaribbean.org/members-lists/non-government-members/.…
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), with funding support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is to conduct its first-ever regional skills audit to assess the competencies of the Caribbean tourism workforce. The main goal of the regional human resource development knowledge and skills audit is to help Caribbean tourism planners and policymakers better understand how to…
As of Nov. 1, eight countries off North America’s eastern seaboard, including Bermuda, qualified as CDC “Level One-Low Risk” or requiring “No Travel Health Notice” status. Ronald Raoul Text size As professionals teed off at Port Royal Golf Club, the air rippled with a strange sound not heard at such events since the spring—a polite…
All the Caribbean countries that are currently open for tourismPhotograph: ShutterstockFrom the Bahamas to Bermuda, these are all the Caribbean islands currently open to tourists.By Sarah MedinaUpdated: Wednesday September 16 2020, 3:44 PMAn island vacation might actually be in the cards this year, if you’re willing to read through the fine print. The islands that…
Gay Nagle MyersSince Covid-19’s arrival in the Dominican Republic, a snapshot of the country shows it plowing through the maze of entry protocols, health regulations and reopening jitters like most of its Caribbean neighbors.But there’s one distinct difference. In September, it scrapped the entry requirement for proof of a negative Covid test and replaced it…
Like monuments to fallen empires, the ruins scattered throughout Sint Eustatius’ capital and sole town, Oranjestad, are whispers of a forgotten age, when rum, gold and slaves moved around the world with great alacrity. Sint Eustatius’ naturally deep harbor was the doorway to the New World, and during its golden era there were over 25,000…
