Caribbean Tourism Organisation News
Caribbean Tourism Organisation launches regional skills audit
A Jamaican firm has been selected by the regional tourism development agency, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, to conduct its first-ever regional skills audit to assess the competencies of the regional tourism workforce.
Caribbean tourism slips by two thirds during Covid-19 year
Data from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation shows that tourist arrivals to the region fell to just over 11 million in 2020, a decline of 65 per cent when compared to the record 32 million visits in 2019.
Brighter to launch new Caribbean Tourism Organisation campaign
A pro bono account, the company started working with the organisation this month to increase followers and engagement through a series of planned inspiring content aimed at consumer, trade and media.
Bartlett coins term ‘Generation-C’ for post-pandemic traveller
The minister explained Generation-C was shorthand for the post-pandemic traveller, an age non-specific demographic willing to embark on trips once lockdown is eased.
Buffets may be off the menu warns Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Caribbean hotels may have to scrap conveniences such as buffets and drinks stations in order to attract post-Covid-19 guests, suggest two hospitality experts.
Record year for Caribbean tourism as hurricane damage recedes
Sparked by robust recovery in the destinations that were affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Caribbean tourism rebounded soundly to post record stayover and cruise arrivals in 2019.
Dominic Fedee, chairman, Caribbean Tourism Organisation
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation confirmed plans to close its offices in London and New York at the end of last year prompting concerns among partners in the industry. Here chairman Dominic Fedee tells Breaking Travel News how the organisation must evolve in order to meet the needs of its diverse membership.
Caribbean tourism growing twice as fast as global average
Tourist arrivals to the region increased by a solid 9.7 per cent during the first half of 2019 when compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation.
Royal Caribbean predicts sharp increase in passenger numbers
Royal Caribbean is predicting that its Caribbean cruise tourism business will grow by 50 per cent by 2030, with the overall economic benefit of the sector reaching $6 billion.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation launches new UK ad campaign
Alongside partner BA Holidays, the programme will encourage UK travellers to visit destinations including Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts and Tobago.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation to close overseas offices
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has announced it will close its offices in New York and London as it seeks to rebalance its finances. There will also be a comprehensive audit of the Barbados office, the organisation announced.
Bayley to showcase Royal Caribbean 2020 plans to Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Michael Bayley, president and chief executive of Royal Caribbean International, will engage Caribbean tourism policymakers, marketers and other senior officers at the Caribbean Tourism Sector Outlook Forum at the Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa.