tourism
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Marley’s contribution to Jamaica priceless – Jamaica Tourism Minister
KINGSTON, January 14, 2015 – Tourism and Entertainment Minister Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has described as “priceless,” the contribution of late Reggae legend, Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley, to Jamaica’s music legacy. “I am often asked the value of Reggae music and…Bob Marley to Jamaica and Jamaica’s tourism, and I would say it is immeasurable…it’s not something that you can put a…
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Cuba an integral part of CTO’s diversity
This week’s announcement of a change in diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States is a welcome opportunity to increase tourist arrivals to the Caribbean. With the US already being the region’s largest source market, producing nearly half of our tourism business, this new development could enhance those numbers. Last year we welcomed over 12 million Americans to our…
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Vivica Fox to host 2014 World Travel Awards in Anguilla
Amid flourishing tourism and a growing reputation as one of the world’s premier travel destinations, Anguilla has been selected to host the 2014 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final, to be held December 7, 2014. Award-winning actress Vivica A. Fox (“Independence Day”, “Batman & Robin,” “Why do Fools Fall in Love”) will headline this prestigious event among an exciting array…
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CTO Statement on New Changes in the British APD
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (3 Dec 2014) -The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) welcomes today’s announcement by the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, of further changes to the Air Passenger Duty (APD) from next May. The Chancellor has announced in his December 3rd Autumn Statement the abolition of APD for children under the age of 12 from next May, one month…
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Drugs and tourism combine to raise HIV risk in Caribbean
New research shows how drugs in the Dominican Republican’s touristy areas present barriers to preventing HIV. The Caribbean has the second highest global HIV prevalence in the world outside of Sub-Saharan Africa, with HIV/AIDS as leading cause of death among people aged 20–59 years within the region. Particularly hard-hit are the Dominican Republic (DR) and Haiti, on the island of…
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CTO official says more needed to improve regional aviation sector
ST. THOMAS, United States Virgin Islands, Sept 17, CMC – The outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Beverly Nicholson-Doty, says while some progress is being made, much more needs to be achieved to resolve long-standing concerns of the regional aviation sector. Nicholson-Doty, who is also the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Commissioner, told regional tourism ministers and other…
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Tourism minister outlines development plans for the sector
Tourism Minister Asot Michael will be wrapping up talks with tourism stakeholders in Canada and the US this weekend. According to an official press release, Michael and his team met with representatives from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel Trade during his trip this past week. While in Florida, the minister announced plans for the cruise…
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UAE Investor Signs Agreement For $120 Million Hotel Project in Antigua
Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a memorandum of agreement with Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi on a $120 million hotel project, the government announced. The agreement with the United Arab Emirates-based investor was signed on Sunday after negotiations following Browne’s trip to Brazil last week. Al Qassimi signed the agreement on behalf of Al Caribi Development, which…
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CPLBoosts Sports Tourism In St. Kitts And Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2014 (SKNIS): With Caribbean Premiere League (CPL) just around the corner, it is evident that the combination of sports and entertainment will attract tourists to the Federation as part of the Government’s pursuit of active sports tourism,” says Minister of Sports Hon. Glen Phillip. “The island’s facilities have already attracted Athletics Canada who visits every…
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CARPHA and CTO Launch Tourism and Health Programme in the Region
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, May 06, 2014: Closures of hotels and cruise ports due to outbreaks of communicable diseases, environmental challenges like climate change, and poor health and wellness in the tourism workforce, can result in significant losses in revenue. These were the major catalysts for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) partnering to…
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