Caribbean Tourism Organisation News
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.
United States arrivals drive tourism growth in Caribbean
Spurred on by a 24 per cent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 per cent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, according to statistics compiled by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation.
Riley retires from leadership of Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Riley, who was appointed to the top post at the Barbados-headquartered Caribbean Tourism Organisation in 2009 after acting for a year, has gone on pre-retirement leave ahead of his departure at the end of June this year.
Caribbean tourism looks forward with cautious optimism to year ahead
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the authority on regional tourism statistics and performance, is forecasting six to seven per cent growth this year, continuing an upward trend which began last September.
Saint Lucia takes over leadership of Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Saint Lucia has been voted in as chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, with the country’s minister of tourism, Dominic Fedee, taking the role of chairman of the organisation.
Caribbean tourism overcomes hurricane impact to continue growth
The catastrophic hurricanes that devastated some Caribbean destinations last September slowed down tourism’s progress but did not stop it, according to figures released by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation.
CTO Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum reschedule for December
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has announced new dates for the Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum at the Ocean Terrace Inn in St. Kitts.
WTM 2017: Caribbean is open for business following recent hurricanes
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has announced at WTM London the region is still open for business and the infrastructure is in place to receive and provide visitors the best holiday experience.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation to focus on recovery at special session
In the wake of the catastrophic impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on some member countries, the Caribbean Tourism Organisation is adding a special session to the upcoming State of the Tourism Industry Conference in Grenada. The event will focus on how to recover and rebuild after a major disaster.