Caribbean Tourism Organisation News
Caribbean Tourism Organisation to host sustainability conference in St. Kitts
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation is partnering with the ministry of tourism in St. Kitts to host a sustainable tourism forum, with a focus on climate change. Themed Good for Us, Better for All, the Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum is being held as part of the UNWTO International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
Arabian Travel Market 2017: Caribbean Tourism Organisation boosts Emirates Holidays connection
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the region’s tourism development agency, is seeking to strengthen its relationship with Emirates Holidays, the largest airline tour operator in the Middle East, as it seeks to broaden the Caribbean’s appeal in the Arabian Market.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation signs Airbnb partnership
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation and Airbnb have signed a landmark agreement to develop a set of policy principles and recommendations on the sharing economy for Caribbean governments and other stakeholders.
Bahamas to head Caribbean Tourism Organisation
The Bahamas has been elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, with the election of minister of tourism Obie Wilchcombe. Following his election Wilchcombe stated: “I intend to build upon what my predecessor Richard Sealy of Barbados began and I also intend to build on the relationship with the private sector.
Stewart to present keynote at Caribbean State of the Industry Conference
The leader of one of the world’s leading resort companies will outline a vision for Caribbean tourism as he sets the tone for the region’s most important tourism gatherings, the State of the Industry Conference. The chief executive officer of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, will deliver the keynote address at the September event Barbados.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation appoints new sustainability leader
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has appointed Dominican-native Amanda Charles as sustainable tourism specialist, effective immediately. Charles will coordinate and implement the organisation’s sustainable tourism programme aimed at enhancing the development, growth, quality, competitiveness and sustainability of Caribbean tourism. She Charles is a tourism professional with several years of experience, having worked most recently as the adviser to the directorate of sustainable tourism at the Association of Caribbean States in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, a position she held for five years.
Caribbean visitor arrivals surge
The Caribbean recorded a rise in visitor arrivals during the first half of this year, keeping pace with the world average.
Caribbean tourism sector records visitor number increase in first quarter
The Caribbean tourism sector has recorded improvements during the first quarter of this year when compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Figures released by the Caribbean Tourism Organization show a 2.2 per cent rise in stay-over arrivals between January and March 2014, with cruise visits up 2.3 per cent.
Caribbean visitor spending climbs in 2013
The Caribbean recorded a rise in visitor expenditure in 2013 when compared to 2012, with the spending rate outpacing that of visitor arrivals for the first time in three years, according to figures from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. The authority on Caribbean tourism arrival statistics and visitor spend announced visitors to the Caribbean spent an estimated US$28.1 billion in 2013, up 2.3 per cent over 2012.
New Caribbean tourism website
All 33 Caribbean tourism destinations have joined forces to launch a new website. Improvements to the design and search facilities have been made after all parties agreed to use common formatting.
Caribbean islands and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands to work together
The last CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) meeting in St. Kitts has paved the way for greater cooperation between islands of the world.
United States Virgin Islands elected to lead Caribbean Tourism Organisation
The United States Virgin Islands has been elected as chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. Commissioner of tourism, Beverly Nicholson-Doty, will now take up the position of chairman of the CTO following the decision at the Annual General Meeting.