Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Anne Kelly Fontenelle-Clarke as CEO, effective 1 July. In this role, Fontenelle-Clarke will lead international marketing efforts for the destination, focusing on travel trade and airline relationships; orchestrate strategic plans across earned, paid and owned media; foster lucrative partnerships; and facilitate effective stakeholder communication. Fontenelle-Clarke will also focus on leisure and cruise, two perennially high performing areas for tourism to St. Kitts. Additionally, she will prioritise the romance and MICE markets, with the goal of increasing tourism's economic benefits across the island.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)’s multi-destination media trip, held May 17-27, showcased the region’s diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and distinctive experiences, highlighting the connectivity and growth of inter-island travel.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Aviation authorities here said that several flights affected by the disruption at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) as a result of the weather on Sunday, are expected to resume on Monday.
NEW YORK, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a stellar lineup of speakers for Caribbean Week in New York 2024. This year’s event will feature a diverse array of leaders, including a Deputy Prime Minister from the Caribbean, a leading airline executive, a renowned music producer, a world-class Caribbean communications specialist, and a cutting-edge data engineer at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments.
ST. JOHN’s, ANTIGUA – Plans are underway for the grand opening of the airport in Barbuda in the coming weeks -a move that will allow the arrival of international flights.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The 42nd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), has concluded on a high note, reaching record-breaking attendance numbers. This year’s event, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from May 20-23, 2024, has been hailed as one of the most successful in the history of CTM, reflecting the strong interest and investment in Caribbean tourism.
Nassau, The Bahamas – The Bahamas has been awarded the prestigious Caribbean Destination Resilience Award by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in collaboration with the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST). This award is a testament to The Bahamas’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and resilience in tourism, aligning with the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) says it has successfully reinstated one circuit of the runway lights, enabling night flight operations following the disruption caused by the weather on Sunday.
Oxford, Connecticut - Tradewind Aviation, the award-winning private aviation specialist and pioneer of the shared charter concept to top leisure destinations, is heightening opportunities for travelers to dive into the sparkling beauty and inviting culture of the Caribbean with new scheduled service flights to leading Caribbean destinations including Tortola and Virgin Gorda from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and to Anguilla from San Juan, Antigua, and St Barths.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42nd conference was recently held in Jamaica. The event, held in Montego Bay, from May 20th to May 23rd, at the Montego Bay Convention Center, was abuzz with approximately 1,000 delegates, 150 companies, 50 international journalists and several regional tourism ministers all to discuss enhancing tourism in the Caribbean.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first-ever Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the groundbreaking event showcased sustainable tourism development, focusing on giving back to local communities in the host country of Jamaica.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Persons traveling to Jamaica are being encouraged to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form prior to entering the country.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) declared the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum a resounding success. The event featured insightful presentations and high-level panel discussions that explored Caribbean tourism performance, emerging trends, and future industry prospects.