Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)

Wherever you are, there’s the USVI! It’s been a whirlwind month as we’ve taken the Territory’s culture on the road and welcomed visitors to our islands alike. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism rolled out the red carpet for the 10th anniversary of Uber Soca Cruise and showed visitors how the V.I. does J’ouvert in St. Croix. We also brought moko jumbies and cultural dancers to fete in Atlanta at ONE Musicfest. #USVITourism strategic partnerships are difference makers.

ACMF We’ve Got a New Date! Due to the hurricane, we had to reschedule the ACMF Anchor Awards, but we’re back and ready to celebrate—with a new venue and date! 📅 December 9th 📍 InterContinental Hotel Chopin Plaza Miami While the last-minute changes were unexpected, this gives us a little extra time to raise the necessary funds for this important cause. Our goal is to raise $60,000 in the coming weeks, and we need your help to make it happen! Developing tomorrow’s maritime professionals today—together, we can make a lasting impact. We can’t thank you enough for your continued support. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejCkWfKq

Heading to WTM next week? Be sure to stop by our vibrant Caribbean Pavilion S6-316 🌴 Our co-sharers include the Caribbean Tourism Organization, destinations and top hospitality partners, all united under one roof: ☀️ Anguilla Tourist Board ☀️ All Inclusive by Marriott International Bonvoy ☀️ ATELIER de Hoteles ☀️ Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) ☀️ Grenada Tourism Authority ☀️ Resort Marketing International with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas and Oasis Hotels & Resorts ☀️ Resort Marketing International with Sun Group Hotels ☀️ The Fives Hotels & Residences #WTM2024 #OneCaribbean #LoveCaribbean

Estamos entusiasmados de anunciar que nuestra CEO, Elsa Petersen, participará en WTM London del 5 al 7 de noviembre, donde tendrá encuentros clave con empresas europeas y ejecutivos del sector hotelero y DMC interesados en expandirse en Latinoamérica. Juntos, buscaremos sinergias y oportunidades de negocio que beneficien a ambas regiones. #WTMLondon #Partnerships #Latinoamérica

𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌: 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐁𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐇 𝐌𝐄𝐇𝐓𝐀 || Last night, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Authority officially hosted Professor Hitesh Mehta's (FASLA FRIBA FAAK, Associate HM Design) keynote presentation on "Authentic Ecotourism: Opportunities for Guyana". Drawing from his experience in countries where ecotourism has flourished, Professor Mehta highlighted key ecotourism development strategies and best practices. His presentation emphasized the importance of staying true to sustainability principles while fostering meaningful connections between tourism, local communities, and natural environments, offering valuable lessons for Guyana as it continues to grow as a premier ecotourism destination. During his remarks, the Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Mr Kamrul Baksh, acknowledged that while Guyana has been on a consistent upward trajectory with its ecotourism journey over the last few years, "we are at a junction where we need to expand our scope; we need to strengthen and improve our lodging sector." Mr Baksh further emphasized that through Professor Mehta's expertise, this is the start of a truly transformational journey for Guyana's tourism sector. Mr Sham Nokta, Senior Advisor of the Guyana Development Initiative, reiterated the role that conservation plays in Guyana's tourism and the need to continue to protect and preserve our protected areas. The Guyana Development Initiative has played a critical role in making this initiative a reality. Over the next two weeks, Professor Mehta will visit ecolodges across Guyana to share his perspectives and broaden our thoughts on how to improve the country's overall tourism product. #DiscoverGuyana

Skyscanner’s Travel Trends Report shows Grand Turk as Most Searched Destination for Travel in 2025 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (October 18th, 2024) – The nation’s capital, Grand Turk, has emerged as the destination that American travelers searched for the most on Skyscanner over the last year. In its 2025 Trending Destinations of its annual Travel Trends report, the leading travel search engine said that Grand Turk was the number one destination among the top ten that saw the biggest increases in searches over the past 12 months. Searches for Grand Turk increase by 528 percent. The Turks and Caicos Islands overall was the top trending destination for those looking to relax in nature. Skyscanner said they analysed tens of thousands of data points to understand what’s trending and why and it’s clear that smaller, alternative destinations are growing in popularity with US travelers, who are looking to explore beyond the mainstream in the Americas and farther afield. “As travelers turn to social media for inspiration, Turks and Caicos has seen increased interest as celebrities like the Kardashians, Biebers, and Drake and influencer brand trips have popularised the destination – showcasing its natural beauty and perfectly Instagrammable backdrops,” Skyscanner said in its report. Minister of Tourism, the Hon Josephine Connolly expressed her delight with the results of Skyscanner’s analysis. “The US market is our number one source market and I am very pleased to see that our American visitors continue to embrace the warmth, calm and beauty of our multi-island destination as evidenced by the searches for Grand Turk. We are beautiful by nature and each of our eight inhabited islands offer visitors a unique experience,” the Minister said. “With respect to Grand Turk, Experience Turks and Caicos is working with other tourism stakeholders to create new tourism products and enhance the visitor experience there. From new signage on historical sites to the November launch of a Taste of Turks and Caicos culinary event every Thursday during cruise ship hours to showcase local cuisine and culture to visiting cruise passengers, they are dedicated to positioning the nation’s capital as one of the top destinations within the Turks and Caicos Islands,” she added.

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, is currently hosting the 80th (LXXX) Meeting of the Regional Commission of the Mundo Maya Organization (MMO). High-level tourism representatives from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and Belize, the member nations of the MMO, are attending the ongoing meeting in San Pedro. Belize currently holds the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Mundo Maya Organization, which aims to promote and preserve the legacy of the Maya heritage by building regional linkages through the development of a multi-destination tourism offering. As the organisation's highest decision-making body, the Commission is currently focused on finalising a strategic plan for the MMO. This plan will shape the future of the organisation. The meeting also includes updates on various project accomplishments, the role of the private sector in the MMO's work, and upcoming activities for the first semester of 2025. 📸 Government of Belize Press Office

CTO Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper MBA CPM CST with Royal Caribbean International President & CEO Michael Bayley and Regional Vice President Wendy McDonald at the #FCCAConference in St. Maarten last week. It was a timely occasion to discuss the upcoming cruise tourism summit aboard “Icon of the Seas” at PortMiami on Saturday, December 7. Exciting times ahead for Caribbean tourism! 🚢✨

Happy Jounen Kwéyòl (Creole Day) from St. Lucia! Pictured here enjoying the weekend festivities in Rodney Bay are our Secretary-General and CEO, Dona Regis-Prosper MBA CPM CST; Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) President and Executive Director of Bay Gardens Resorts, Sanovnik Destang, CPA, CA, CFA; and Vanessa Ledesma, CEO of CHTA.

Happy to meet in Hamilton Bermuda HE the Premier the Hon E David Burt and to discuss with him a framework for deepening and strengthening ties between Bermuda and St Kitts and Nevis. Over 40% of Bermudans trace their ancestry to St Kitts and Nevis. The opportunities for cooperation in sport, culture, agriculture, financial services, tourism, real estate development and investment are endless #DiplomacyMatters