According to recent projections, Jamaica is on track to welcome 3.88 million visitors for 2023. This revelation comes from Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White. He was speaking at the opening of the 2023 Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX). JAPEX is a tourism trade show that was held at the Montego […]
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CTO to Premiere Caribbean World Tourism Day Virtual Forum
The Caribbean Tourism Organization will be celebrating World Tourism Day with a virtual forum on 27 September 2023. This year’s theme, which was designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is “Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity. The theme aims to highlight the need for targeted investments to […]
USVI and New York Jets Announce Partnership
The Department of Tourism in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and the New York Jets have entered into a new multi-year partnership. For the 2023 season, the USVI will be the official Caribbean destination partner for the team. This collaboration will see fan-facing initiatives and events to promote year-round travel […]
Register for the 2023 Tourism Human Resources Conference
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation in association with the Nevis Tourism Authority and the Nevis Administration Ministry of Tourism will be hosting the 10th edition of the Tourism Human Resources Conference. The conference will be held from 30 October to the 01 November 2023 in Nevis. This year’s theme is “Navigating […]
Norse Launches Winter Routes to Barbados and Jamaica
A new airline is coming to Barbados and Jamaica. Norse Atlantic Airways, a long-haul airline, will operate daily flights to the Caribbean in the upcoming 2023 winter season. This new service provides another option for travellers from the United Kingdom to the Caribbean. The Barbados service will start on 29 […]
Bonaire Participates in the Caribbean Latin Workshop
In May 2023, Bonaire participated in the Caribbean Latin Workshop which was held in Ghent, Belgium. The event was an opportunity for travel professionals to showcase their tourism offerings and network with others from around the world. This was the third edition of the workshop and it attracted more than […]
Bermuda Rejoins Caribbean Tourism Organisation
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has expanded its membership with a new member. Bermuda has rejoined the organization as part of a valuable, collaborative agreement with the Bermuda government and the Bermuda Tourism Authority. This partnership will provide mutual benefits to Bermuda and the CTO as they navigate the global […]
Destination Barbados to Host FABA Fest
Barbados will be hosting the inaugural For Alumni by Alumni (FABA) Fest in June 2023. The festival, which is a new event by the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the USA is one of the newest events on the HSBCUs calendar. This year’s event is a significant one […]
Dominica is One of the World’s Greatest Places
According to TIME magazine, Dominica is one of the world’s greatest places. The magazine recently released its third annual list which shares 50 extraordinary destinations around the world. This is an encouraging achievement for the island, which is one of the best eco and nature destinations in the world. TIME’s […]
Barbados’ 2023 Crop Over Calendar Released
The National Cultural Foundation has released the highly anticipated 2023 Crop Over calendar. Crop Over, which is one of Barbados’ historic festivals will kick off in April 2023 and end in August 2023. The official opening of the festival is the Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes on 01 July […]
Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival Returns in May 2023
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is back for 2023. After a three-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be returning to the Saint Lucia events calendar in May 2023. Earlier this year, tourism stakeholders in Saint Lucia shared the news of the return of the […]
ABTA Announces Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s recently announced Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant week is being touted as the ultimate foodie experience. Scheduled for 7 – 21 May 2023, the 14-day event is a “gastronomical adventure” that will celebrate the food, culture and people of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda’s […]