Tourism is a major economic sector in the Caribbean that generates billions of dollars in revenue annually. There are several umbrella tourism authorities in the Caribbean, which support the individual agencies in the region. The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) is the main tourism development agency which works to promote the Caribbean as a premier tourism destination. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Authority (CHTA) supports the Caribbean’s hospitality industry which includes accommodation providers and suppliers.
Tourism Authorities in the Caribbean
The tourism agencies in the Caribbean are tasked with developing and promoting tourism in their individual countries. These agencies play a critical role in maintaining the Caribbean’s standing as a leading tourist destination by creating innovative tourism products and services.
Anguilla
The Anguilla Tourist Board is a government owned entity that supports and oversees tourism in Anguilla.
Website: Anguilla Tourist Board
Address: P.O. Box 1388, Social Security Building, The Valley, Anguilla, AI-2640
Telephone: 264-497-2759
Email: info@ivisitanguilla.com
Antigua and Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is a statutory entity that is the official source for travel information about Antigua and Barbuda.
Website: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
Address: Third Floor, ACB Financial Centre, High St., St John’s, Antigua
Telephone: 1-268-562-7600
Fax: 1-268-562-7602
Email: info@visitaandb.com
Aruba
The Aruba Tourism Authority is the official destination marketing and management organisation for Aruba with responsibilities for uniting tourism interests.
Website: Aruba Tourism Authority
Address: L.G. Smith Blvd 8, Oranjestad, Aruba
Telephone: 1-800-862-7822
Email: support@aruba.com
Affiliated Agencies: Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA)
Bahamas
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation is a government entity that promotes and develops tourism, investments, and aviation in the islands.
Website: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Address: P.O. Box N-3701, Nassau, Bahamas
Telephone: 242-302-2000
Fax: 242-302-2098
Email: tourism@bahamas.com
Affiliated Agencies: Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board/ Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board/ Grand Bahama Island Board
Barbados
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. promotes, assists, and facilitates all aspects of the tourism industry in Barbados.
Website: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.
Address: One Barbados Place, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados. BB12001
Telephone: 246-535-3700
Fax: 246-535-3799
Email: btmiinfo@visitbarbados.org
Affiliated Agencies: Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association
Belize
The Belize Tourism Board is the governing body responsible for the advancements and developments of tourism in Belize.
Website: Belize Tourism Board
Address: P.O. Box 325, #64 Regent Street, Belize City, Belize
Telephone: 501-227-2420 or 800-624-0686
Fax: 501-227-2423
Email: info@travelbelize.org
Affiliated Agencies: Belize Hotel Association
Bermuda
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is the official destination marketing organisation of Bermuda and promotes the island as a destination for leisure and business.
Website: Bermuda Tourism Authority
Address: 22 Church Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda
Telephone: 1-800-BERMUDA
Email: travel@bermudatourism.com
Affiliated Agencies: Bermuda Hotel Association
Bonaire
Tourism Corporation Bonaire is the premier tourism agency in Bonaire with responsibilities that include protecting the island’s natural environment and resources.
Website: Tourism Corporation Bonaire
Address: Kaya Grandi #2, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
Telephone: +599-717-8322
Fax: +599-717-8408
Email: info@tourismbonaire.com
Affiliated Agencies: Bonaire Hotel And Tourism Association
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board aims to develop and promote tourism in the BVI and the islands’ sustainable tourism industry.
Website: British Virgin Islands Tourist Board
Address: 3rd Floor, Eureka Geneva Building, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Telephone: 284-852-6020
Fax: 284-494-3866
Email: info@bvitourism.com
Affiliated Agencies: BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association
Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is an a government department in the Ministry of Tourism and Transport that organises and directs tourism activities.
Website: Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Address: P.O. Box 134, Grand Cayman KY1-9000, Cayman Islands
Telephone: 345-949-0623
Fax: 345-949-4053
Affiliated Agencies: Cayman Islands Tourism Association/ Cayman Islands Film Commission
Cuba
The Cuba Tourist Board of Canada promotes and accommodates travel to Cuba from Canada.
Website: Cuba Tourist Board of Canada
Address: 1200 Bay Street. Suite 305. Toronto. ON. M5R 2A5
Telephone: 1-416-362-0700
Email: info@gocuba.ca
Curacao
The Curaçao Tourist Board is responsible for marketing and pursuing sustainable growth and development in Curacao’s tourism industry.
Website: Curaçao Tourist Board
Address: Pietermaai 19, Willemstad, Curacao
Telephone: +599 9 461 8200
Fax: +599 9 461 5017
Email: info@curacao.com
Affiliated Agencies: Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association
Dominica
The is responsible for promoting and marketing Dominica and developing tourism niches.
Website: Discover Dominica Authority
Address: 5-7 Great Marlborough Street, Roseau, Dominica
Telephone: 767-448-2045
Fax: 767-448-5840
Email: tourism@dominica.dm
Affiliated Agencies: Dominican Hotel & Tourism Association
Dominican Republic
The guides, supervises and evaluates all tourism activities and related projects in the Dominican Republic.
Website: Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Address: Avenida Luperón, esquina Cayetano Germosén, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Telephone: 1-809-221-4660
Email: godr@mitur.gob.do
