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A New Vision for the Impact of Caribbean Tourism
A leading Caribbean tourism official wants to see Caribbean nationals derive more benefits from the tourism industry, leading to greater “generational wealth” for residents of the region. Speaking at the first Global Tourism Resilience Conference, which was held in Kingston, Jamaica last […]
Cayman Islands Eclipses Tourism Projections
The Cayman Islands eclipsed its tourism projections for 2022, buoyed by a sizzling second half after the destination removed its travel health protocols. Overall, the Cayman Islands reported 284,274 stay over visitors, ahead of the government’s stated goals for the […]
“Jamaica Tourism Is Back”
Jamaica is projecting very strong tourism growth for 2023, fresh off a full-fledged renaissance in 2022, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The island is forecasting 11 percent tourism growth this year, officials announced at this week’s FITUR trade show […]
In Dominica, Boosting Local Tourism Entrepreneurs
A new initiative by Dominica’s top hotel group aims to empower local hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs. The new GEMS Entrepreneurship Challenge will award a total of $45,000 Eastern Caribbean Dollars (about $17,000 USD) to three winning entrepreneurs to help grow […]
Barbados Has a New Tourism Minister
The island of Barbados has a new Minister of Tourism, following a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Mottley has appointed former Health Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill to the role, in which she succeeds former Tourism Minister Senator Lisa Cummins. […]
Antigua and Barbuda: “Unprecedented” Tourism Numbers
Antigua and Barbuda continues to see record-breaking tourism numbers, officials told Caribbean Journal. “After a difficult two years, the tourism industry is seeing the pent-up demand for travel, and we’re delighted to say that Antigua and Barbuda is at the […]
Jamaica Tourism Continues Strong Recovery
Jamaica’s already-strong tourism recovery is continuing, even in the face of new global challenges. The island’s summer 2022 totals eclipsed its pre-pandemic highs set in 2019, and Jamaica is now reporting nearly $6 billion in tourism earnings since its 2020 […]
Bahamas Tourism Is Booming, With Plans For a Record-Breaking 2023
Tourism in The Bahamas is booming right now, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. Air and sea arrivals to The Bahamas are up a whopping 515.6 percent this year compared to the same period in 2021, […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization Names New Chairman
The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization has named a new chairman. The organization has elected Cayman Islands Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan to the role, following its annual general meeting in Grand Cayman this week. The meeting was held as part of […]
New Chairman for Grenada Tourism Authority
The Grenada Tourism Authority has a new chairman and a new board of directors. Entrepreneur Randall Dolland has been named chairman of the organization, which has a new 11-member board. Dolland was a director of the former Grenada Board of […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a Creativity-Fueled Tourism Renaissance
Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. Falmouth. Most visitors to Jamaica are familiar with the island’s main tourism districts, but there is one destination that’s been glaringly absent from most Jamaican travel itineraries for the past half-century: the capital city of […]
A Big Milestone for Cayman Islands Tourism
The Cayman Islands has reached a major milestone in its tourism recovery, Caribbean Journal has learned. Flight data shows that air capacity to the Cayman Islands through the first quarter of 2023 is higher than it was in the same […]
Jamaica Gets Tourism Boost From Return of Reggae Sumfest
Jamaica’s strong tourism summer got a boost from the recent return of the Reggae Sumfest music festival. The legendary Montego Bay event was held from July 18-23, the first time since the onset of the pandemic. “We were thrilled to […]
St Kitts Tourism Authority Names Chief Marketing Officer
The St Kitts Tourism Authority has named a new chief marketing officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tourist board has named leading tourism executive Mia Lange to what is a newly-created role for the Tourism Authority. Lange most recently served […]
Nevis Tourism Has a New CEO
The Nevis Tourism Authority has confirmed Devon Liburd as its new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. Liburd has been serving in the role in an interim capacity since January following the departure of former CEO Jadine Yarde. The […]
Academy to Honor Legendary Martinique Film Director
The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is honoring legendary film director Euzhan Palcy, a native of Martinique. At this November’s Governor’s Awards, the filmmaker will receive an honorary award, along with Michael J. Fox and Australian director […]
Cayman Islands to Host High-Level Caribbean Tourism, Aviation Meetings
The Cayman Islands will be playing host to a pair of high-profile Caribbean gatherings in September. The Caribbean Tourism Organization will be holding its Business Meetings from Sept. 12-15 in Cayman, the first major in-person event program for the CTO […]
Another New CEO for Bermuda Tourism
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new interim chief executive officer, following the unexpected departure of former CEO Charles Jeffers. “We thank Charles for his contributions to Bermuda during a very difficult period for the country and the world at […]
Talking Aviation and Tourism in St Maarten
The Caribbean’s first and longest-running conference laser-focussed on regional aviation, the sixth annual Caribavia Summit & Retreat was held at the Simpson Bay Resort on the Dutch side of the dual-nation island this week. The conference welcomed delegates from the U.S., […]
Caribbean Tourism Leaders Urge Hurricane Preparedness
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization are urging the region’s tourism sector to step up its preparations for the 2022 hurricane season. This year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1 and technically runs through Nov. […]
Turks and Caicos Tourism Is Surging Right Now
Tourist arrival numbers continue to surge to Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination’s numbers in the first quarter were just about even with what had been spectacular visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2019. Indeed, Turks […]
Antigua and Barbuda Names New Tourism Advisors
Antigua and Barbuda has expanded its Tourism Advisory Committee with a new slate of travel advisors. The committee includes nine new travel advisors: Susan Berman, Berman Travel, Debra Hines-Brown, SmartBird World Travel, Edouard Jean, Massive Travels, Brenda O’Neale, With This […]
Antigua and Barbuda Makes Big Tourism Push in Canada
Antigua and Barbuda is redoubling its efforts to court travelers from Canada. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority led a major tourism push in Canada this week, with a delegation led by ABTA Chief Executive Officer Colin C. James and […]
Nevis Tourism Authority Names Interim CEO
The Nevis Tourism Authority has named an interim CEO, Caribbean Journal has learned. The NTA has tapped industry veteran Devon Liburd to the role; current CEO Jadine Yarde is set to depart on Jan. 21. Liburd has been serving as […]
The St Kitts Tourism Authority Has a New CEO
The St Kitts Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tourism board has tapped Ellison “Tommy” Thompson to the role, succeeding longtime CEO Racquel Brown, who helped lead the destination to record levels of […]
Jamaican Hotelier Named New Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has a new president. The Miami-based regional hotel association has tapped Jamaican hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig to the role. Madden-Greig is currently the group director of marketing and sales for the Courtleigh Hospitality Group in […]
Puerto Rico Keeps Setting New Tourism Records
Puerto Rico keeps setting tourism records, according to new data from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. In what officials are calling a “record year” for the island, Puerto Rico has seen the highest figures ever recorded in room tax collations […]
Trinidad Tourism Has a New CEO
Trinidad Tourism Limited has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination marketing company has named Kurtis Rudd to the role. Rudd, a longtime marketing veteran, began his tenure on Sept. 20. “I […]
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