Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport Recommissioned
Washington D.C., November 14, 2024 – Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport officially reopened today, following extensive rehabilitation after the airport was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The destruction of the airport, a key connection hub for neighboring countries, severely impacted local revenue on the tourism-dependent island. The airport
CTO Announces Tourism Data Workshops to Enhance Research and Statistical Capacity
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (November 4, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the International Tourism Studies Association/Caribbean Tourism Researchers Network (ITSA/CTRN), has announced a series of virtual Tourism Data Workshops to help regional professionals enhance their research and statistical capacity in tourism data collection and analysis. Scheduled from
AI and the Future of Caribbean Tourism
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert The stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry may have to do some rethinking. AI may significantly change the way tourists look for a destination and which hotel to choose. Tourists may not spend a lot of time anymore checking out websites to read what is
FCCA Hosts Influential Presidential Panel at St. Maarten Cruise Conference to Drive Future of Caribbean Cruising
ST. MAARTEN (November 3, 2024) – The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) hosted an impactful Presidential Panel at the 30th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference, drawing senior leaders from the world’s leading cruise lines to discuss strategic developments, environmental initiatives, and the importance of collaboration with Caribbean destinations. Moderated by Alexander Gumbs,
Caribbean Region Represented at Latin America’s Largest Tourism Fair
BUENOS AIRES (October 31, 2024) – The Caribbean made a significant impact at the 2024 International Tourism Fair (FIT) in Argentina, creating a strong presence among record-breaking crowds. Held from September 28, 2024, to October 1, 2024, at La Rural Convention Center, FIT attracted over 135,000 visitors, an eight percent
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