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A major economic driver on the Caribbean development agenda; Tourism, for many regional economies, has become the most important productive sector in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and foreign exchange earnings. In a region where high levels of unemployment continue to be a major concern, it provides significant employment opportunities; its linkages adding value in other economic sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and handicraft.  This sector has served as a catalyst for development in several other areas of the economy, including ancillary services and infrastructure - especially air and seaports and roads. It has also facilitated the conservation and preservation of local heritage and culture and improvement of product and... Read more

The Most Hon. Dr Hubert Minnis - CARICOM Lead Head of Government for Tourism (including Land, Cruise, ACP/EU Partnership Agreement provisions etc)

Rihanna named Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Barbados

Posted: 20 September 2018 - Regional News
(Barbados Government Information Service) Government has appointed international pop icon, Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, with specific
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CARICOM and Japan exploring further cooperation

Posted: 18 September 2018 - Regional News
Strengthening CARICOM-Japan relations, Asia’s potential as a source of tourism, and the importance of presenting CARICOM to that part of the world.These formed part of an exchange of views
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Saint Lucia gets CARICOM Development Fund support to jumpstart Village Tourism Initiative

Posted: 19 March 2018 - Regional News
The Government of Saint Lucia on Friday signed on for the 2nd cycle from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF). Since its establishment, Saint Lucia has benefited from the CDF. For the first
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Tourism Congress to address theme of building resilience in tourism sector

Posted: 14 March 2018 - Regional News
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (March 12, 2018) – When the XXIV Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism opens on Wednesday, March 21 at the Guyana
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The Bahamas strengthens CARICOM ties with new Ambassador

Posted: 11 December 2017 - Press Releases
The Bahamas on Monday underscored the importance of maintaining strong relations within CARICOM with the accreditation of a new Ambassador. The Ceremony took place at the Headquarters of the CARICOM
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CHTA JOINS FORCES WITH TRAVEL ASSOCIATIONS WORLDWIDE TO UNIFY SECTOR

Posted: 10 August 2017 - Regional News
MIAMI (August 9, 2017) - The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is partnering with travel associations around the world to strengthen the tourism sector in the region.  President
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Bahamas PM to chair new tourism committee

Posted: 06 July 2017 - Regional News
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have agreed to establish a committee that will look at ways at incorporating both the public and private sector in the overall development of the regional
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People will know CARICOM is working when they see, taste and feel - Bahamas Prime Minister

Posted: 06 July 2017 - Press Releases
People will know CARICOM is working when they see, taste and feel - Bahamas Prime MinisterDr. The Honourable Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas has signalled his readiness to help deliver
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CSME remains best vehicle for sustainable economic growth in the Region - CARICOM SG

Posted: 06 July 2017 - Press Releases
CSME remains best vehicle for sustainable economic growth in the Region - CARICOM SG (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)    
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Caribbean Seeks to Climate-Proof Tourism Industry

Posted: 30 June 2017 - Regional News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday June 30, 2017 (IPS) – The tourism industry is the key economic driver and largest provider of jobs in the Caribbean after the public sector. Caribbean tourism broke
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‘Every citizen of this Community must count’ – President David Granger

Posted: 18 February 2017 - Press Releases
The Twenty-Eighth Intersessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government concluded a short while ago. I am very pleased to report that we had two successful days of discussions and decisions on issues
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Jamaica to host UN tourism conference

Posted: 16 January 2017 - Regional News
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is celebrating sustainable tourism this year, and Jamaica is to host the major event on the programme – the International Conference on
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Impressive but challenging year for regional tourism

Posted: 22 December 2016 - Regional News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), Hugh Riley, says 2016 has been an impressive but also challenging year for tourism in the region.In
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USAID Caribbean Clean Energy Program And CHTA Forge Collaborative Partnership To Bolster Energy Efficiency In The Caribbean’s Hotel Sector

Posted: 04 October 2016 - Regional News
FAJARDO, Puerto Rico, Sunday October 2, 2016 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP) yesterday signed a collaboration
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The Bahamas elected Chair of Caribbean Tourism Organisation

Posted: 15 September 2016 - Regional News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados  (15 September, 2016) – The Bahamas is now Chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), with the election of its Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe.The
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CDB funds workshop to improve service delivery in the tourism industry

Posted: 08 September 2016 - Regional News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- For many countries in the Caribbean, a successful tourism industry is critical to social and economic growth and development. However, an increasingly competitive global
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CARPHA and TCI launch TCI CARE Tourism & Health Programme

Posted: 24 June 2016 - Press Releases
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 22, 2016: In a determined response to ensuring the health and safety of its visitors and residents, the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in collaboration with the
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Caribbean tourism officials to focus on business, service excellence

Posted: 29 March 2016 - Regional News
(St. John’s, Antigua) – As Caribbean tourism rebounds, tourism practitioners within the region are making their next strategic move by focusing on enhancing the quality of their
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Caribbean Tourism sets new performance records

Posted: 17 February 2016 - Regional News
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
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Survey shows Caribbean tourism growth driving increases in employment and investments

Posted: 11 February 2016 - Regional News
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
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‘Don’t panic’ – CTO, CHTA compiles FAQs on zika, travel to Caribbean

Posted: 04 February 2016 - Regional News
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
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Landmark agreement between IDB and CARPHA to address Tourism and Health

Posted: 31 January 2016 - Press Releases
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
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Guyana among 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016

Posted: 13 January 2016 - Regional News
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
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Cruise company to create first ever marine reserve island in Bahamas

Posted: 28 December 2015 - Regional News
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
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CARPHA gets IDB funding to address tourism sustainability challenges

Posted: 08 December 2015 - Regional News
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
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Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Urges UN Conference to Support CARICOM Position on Climate Change

Posted: 04 December 2015 - Regional News
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
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CTO launches Travel Trends Report 2015 at World Travel Market

Posted: 02 November 2015 - Regional News
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
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Caribbean tourist arrivals outpacing other major regions

Posted: 23 October 2015 - Regional News
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
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CTO gets first hand look at Montserrat’s tourism potential

Posted: 11 October 2015 - Regional News
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) paid a visit to Montserrat on Friday October 9th, 2015.The Honourable Richard L. Sealy, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Barbados and also
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CTO Secretary General calls for action to facilitate travel to and through the Caribbean

Posted: 01 October 2015 - Regional News
Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Hugh Riley has urged regional authorities to institute an Open Skies policy and wherever possible to eliminate secondary screening at
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