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  • Photo of Caribbean Tourism sets new performance records

    Caribbean Tourism sets new performance records

    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (16 Feb. 2016) – For the first time since the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) began keeping records, the Caribbean  outperformed every major tourism region in the world in setting new arrival and spend records in 2015 while exceeding expectations. International tourist trips to the region grew by seven per cent to 28.7 million visits, much higher than the…

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  • Photo of Survey shows Caribbean tourism growth driving increases in employment and investments

    Survey shows Caribbean tourism growth driving increases in employment and investments

    CORAL GABLES, USA — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has released the results of its first annual industry performance and outlook survey, indicating a cautious, but positive period as reported by the region's hospitality and tourism industry stakeholders. The growth in occupancies and revenue stimulated job growth and increased capital expenditures by hoteliers throughout the region. The majority…

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  • Photo of ‘Don’t panic’ – CTO, CHTA compiles FAQs on zika, travel to Caribbean

    ‘Don’t panic’ – CTO, CHTA compiles FAQs on zika, travel to Caribbean

    The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) have compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Zika virus and travel to the Caribbean. We hope you will find these details helpful. We implore you not to panic,” the tourism organisations said. The spread of the Zika virus in the Americas, with Brazil as…

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  • Photo of Landmark agreement between IDB and CARPHA to address Tourism and Health

    Landmark agreement between IDB and CARPHA to address Tourism and Health

    Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. January 27, 2016. The Caribbean is the most tourism dependent region in the world, receiving a record 26.3 million stay over arrivals in 2014. These high levels of travel which bring so many economic benefits, can bring different health, social and environmental challenges, including the possible international spread of disease.   In this regard,…

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  • Photo of Guyana among 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016

    Guyana among 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016

    GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wednesday January 13, 2016 – Guyana is one of the 12 emerging destinations to visit this year, according to Business Insider UK. The South American country is the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nation featured. Broadcast journalist and photojournalist Anisha Shah explains that 2016 is all about emerging destinations. “Wilderness, wildlife and culture; these themes will illuminate the year’s…

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  • Photo of Cruise company to create first ever marine reserve island in Bahamas

    Cruise company to create first ever marine reserve island in Bahamas

    Geneva-based global cruise line MSC Cruises has unveiled plans to create an unprecedented exclusive marine reserve island experience in the Bahamas. The project was officially launched recently in Nassau, where Prime Minister Perry Christie and MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago signed a 100-year lease agreement that will enable MSC Cruises to occupy and develop the island to be called…

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  • Photo of CARPHA gets IDB funding to address tourism sustainability challenges

    CARPHA gets IDB funding to address tourism sustainability challenges

    The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved funding to the tune of US$800,000 for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to address health, safety and environmental (HSE) threats that challenge the sustainability of tourism in the Caribbean. CARPHA, which has direct responsibility for the execution of the project will work along with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean…

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  • Photo of Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Urges UN Conference to Support CARICOM Position on Climate Change

    Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Urges UN Conference to Support CARICOM Position on Climate Change

    PARIS, France, Dec 02 2015 – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling on the global community to support CARICOM’s position advocating for a cap on the world’s temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius as part of their deliberations during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, taking place in Paris from Nov. 30 – Dec. 11, 2015. In…

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  • Photo of CTO launches Travel Trends Report 2015 at World Travel Market

    CTO launches Travel Trends Report 2015 at World Travel Market

    LONDON, UK – The Caribbean Tourism Organiation (CTO) today launched its UK and European Travel Industry Trends & Insight Report 2015, produced in conjunction with the travel trade publication, TTG. For the second year running, the CTO has produced this report to give members and wider travel industry partners a unique insight into the key issues affecting the industry and…

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  • Photo of Caribbean tourist arrivals outpacing other major regions

    Caribbean tourist arrivals outpacing other major regions

    The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is forecasting a five to six per cent growth in tourist arrivals for the region in 2015. The news comes as the region outpaces all other major regions globally, with record numbers for the first six months of 2015. “For the first six months the Caribbean welcomed 14.8 million, approximately 800 thousand or 5.8 per…

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