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UNESCO promotes community resilience in Trinidad, Cuba, through sustainable tourism and the safeguarding of living heritage
First capacity-building workshop held as part of the Communities for Heritage project in Cuba. As part of the regional project “Latin America and the Caribbean: Strengthening capacities for resilient communities through sustainable tourism and...

University of the West Indies St. Augustine Captures Top Honors at CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Final
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Innovation, cultural pride and next-level creativity took center stage as the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) concluded its 2025 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025,...

Breeze Travel Solutions Charts the Future of Caribbean Tourism at 'Passage to Paradise' Event in NYC
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The future of Caribbean travel took a definitive step forward at Passage to Paradise, a high-impact media mixer hosted by Breeze Travel Solutions during Caribbean Week New York....

CTO and ASM Continue Training to Strengthen Caribbean Tourism Leaders’ Airline Negotiation Skills
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Building on a successful training partnership, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is once again teaming up with ASM Global Route Development Consultants to equip...

CTO Members, Royal Caribbean President Talk Cruise Tourism During 'Iconic' Summit
MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) partnered with Royal Caribbean during Caribbean Weekend in Miami this month, bringing together regional ministers and directors of...

CTO Celebrates Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY...

CTO to Host Virtual Forum on World Tourism Day 2024: Embracing Resilience, Renewal and a Peaceful Future
Forum to feature key industry leaders discussing tourism’s role in peace-building and crisis recovery BARBADOS, September 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to host a virtual forum celebrating World...

CTO Chairman: 'An Exciting Time' as Caribbean Week 2025 Wraps with Strong Momentum
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a...

Caribbean Tourism Organization Appoints Aliyyah Shakeer as Director of Research
BARBADOS, September 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Aliyyah Shakeer as its new Director of Research. With over 15 years of experience in tourism research, strategy development, and policy...

CTO Welcomes New Sustainable Tourism Consultant
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Trinidad and Tobago national Narendra Ramgulam as its new Sustainable Tourism Consultant. Ramgulam brings a...

Nevis Junior Minister of Tourism Triumphs at CTO’s Youth Congress
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, September 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Keyana Warner, the Junior Minister of Tourism from Nevis, has been crowned the winner of the 20th Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tropical Shipping Regional Tourism Youth...

SOTIC 2024 Kicks Off in Grand Cayman: Caribbean Tourism Leaders Gather to Drive Sustainable Growth and Innovation
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, September 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean tourism industry is gearing up for a dynamic week of discussions, insights and networking as the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism...

‘Midsummer Art Idea: Hike to Trinidad Head Light, Sketching Along the Way’ on July 12th
On a previous hike up Trinidad Head, Kellermann sketched “Soon.” [Artwork by Margaret Kellermann] A sketch-along-the-way hike to the original 1871 Trinidad Head Lighthouse is the latest in a collection of outdoor art workshops aptly named Hike &...

Hotel Equities Strengthens Presence in Caribbean and Latin America; Appoints Industry Veteran Marilia Pergola VP of Operations for the Region
ATLANTA, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotel Equities (HE), today announced the appointment of Marilia Pergola as Vice President of Operations for the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region. Pergola will be based in the company’s Miami...

American Botanical Council Acquires Full Rights to Steven Foster Photo Library
Austin, Texas, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) announces that it has obtained ownership rights to the entire collection of medicinal and aromatic plant photographs taken by the late botanist,...

Mayor Bowser and DPR Launch Weekly Late Night Hype Summer Series, Highlight FY26 Investments in Parks and Recreation
(Washington, DC) – This week, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are bringing back the popular Late Night Hype series — now with a weekly schedule to better meet the...

Vaughn J. Crichlow Joins RWU as Dean of School of Justice Studies
Bristol, R.I., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roger Williams University welcomes Dr. Vaughn J. Crichlow, Director of Research at the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) at the University of Connecticut (UConn), as the next dean...

Juneteenth & Black Inventors: Celebrating Freedom Through Innovation
"Explore how Black inventors transformed freedom into innovation, honoring Juneteenth through groundbreaking achievements and discoveries." BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Black Inventors Museum Presents...

FGC Simplified Nears Five-Year Milestone as a Trusted Guide in Federal Government Contracting
West Palm Beach, Florida, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jas Washington-Brown “Coach J”, Founder of FGC Simplified FGC Simplified is proudly approaching its fifth year as a reliable partner in the education and empowerment of aspiring federal...

ICBS & MY FOOD 2025: RECORD TURNOUT, CHAMPIONS CROWNED, AND 2026 DATES ANNOUNCED
ICBS & MyFood 2025 drew 12,667 visitors, spotlighting café culture, mixology, and local F&B sourcing at KL Convention Centre. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS) and My Food...