comments feedMarch 31, 2023 Celebrating face-to-face meetings MPE CEO Bevan Springer (right) is pictured with MPE videographer Cornell Young (center) and Omari Breakenridge, the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s Director of Digital Strategy & Creative Services, in Fort Lauderdale this week. Credit: Greta Andzenge, MPE VP – Operations As someone who attended several meetings this month, I have […]
FROM THE HEART BY BEVAN SPRINGER – Celebrating face-to-face meetings
April 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – APRIL 1, 2023
April 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization “We are thrilled to be able to bring back this important event (Caribbean Week in New York) that highlights the dynamism of the Caribbean and our strong connection to the Northeastern USA, which is one of our primary source markets.” – Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization statement on Hurricane Dorian
September 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) expresses our deepest regret and sadness over the loss of life and damage done to the Abacos and Grand Bahama Island by dangerous category 5 hurricane Dorian. In the wake of this monstrous storm, we have witnessed the pain of those who lost loved ones, the agony of so many […]
“CTO Scholarship Foundation is new name for Caribbean education charity
June 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
NEW YORK, NY (17 June 2019) – The Caribbean Foundation, originally launched in 1989, has been officially renamed the “CTO Scholarship Foundation.” “We renamed the Foundation to clarify the organization’s purpose in the public eye so that everyone will understand the goal of the Foundation is to provide scholarships to Caribbean nationals who are seeking to […]
Caribbean seeing robust growth so far in 2019
June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Matt Turner From Travel Agent Central Led by a 24 percent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a robust 12 percent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). In an update to the media on the region’s performance at a news conference this morning hosted at the Wyndham New […]
Hugh Riley stepping down at Caribbean Tourism Organization
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Jim Byers From Travel Pulse One of the world’s best-known tourism figures is stepping down. The Caribbean Tourism Organization, the region’s tourism development agency, announced the move Tuesday morning April 23. Riley, who was appointed to the top post at the Barbados-headquartered Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in August 2009 after acting for a year, […]
A New Year’s Message from Patricia Affonso-Dass, President, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA)
December 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Caribbean Tourism: Adapting to Change As we look back over 2018 and look forward to the New Year, I am reminded of the C.S. Lewis quote: “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” Our region’s rich tourism past and our many successes have served us well, providing a sound foundation for […]
Pure Grenada, The Spice Of The Caribbean supports the CTO’s Year of Wellness and Rejuvenation
November 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
(PRESS RELEASE) – Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean fully supports the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s year of wellness and rejuvenation. The Caribbean is blessed with a beautiful natural environment and naturally friendly people that make perfect escapes for relaxation. This theme is timely as the Caribbean seeks to position itself as the ultimate global […]
Int’l Day for Disaster Reduction observed in St. Kitts and Nevis under “Resilience for All” theme
October 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
“Here in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Government has been responding to the felt needs of the people by integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and risk-informed measures into new programmes and policies largely focused on building back better and increasing our country’s resilience,” the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Osmond Petty […]
Caribbean launches “THE RHYTHM NEVER STOPS” Marketing campaign
October 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
To view video go to: https://youtu.be/yJlbu2Ig_m8 Caribbean Tourism Organization and Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association partner on regional marketing MIAMI (October 11, 2018) – Inspired by the Caribbean’s sounds and sights, the region’s leading tourism entities have joined forces to launch “The Rhythm Never Stops” – a vibrant marketing campaign enticing travelers to revel in […]
