Tropical Shipping Sponsors CTO’s 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress

Tropical Shipping has been announced as the title sponsor for the 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, a key event at this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). The Congress is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2024, in the Cayman Islands.

Renamed as the “Tropical Shipping 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress,” this partnership highlights the logistics company’s dedication to encouraging youth involvement in the Caribbean’s tourism sector. The collaboration supports the event’s mission of increasing awareness and enthusiasm for tourism among the region’s young people.

“We are delighted to have Tropical Shipping as our title sponsor for the 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Their support not only enables us to continue providing this invaluable platform for our future leaders but also significantly enhances the scope and impact of the event,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s Secretary-General and CEO. She emphasized that Tropical Shipping’s commitment to nurturing young talent aligns perfectly with the CTO’s goal of fostering the next generation of tourism innovators.

The Youth Congress will bring together students aged 14-17 from 14 CTO member countries and territories. These participants, who serve as “Junior Ministers of Tourism,” will explore various aspects of the tourism industry and present their visions for the future of Caribbean tourism. SOTIC delegates can look forward to a lively and thought-provoking exchange as these young minds compete for the title of Regional Tourism Youth Congress winner.

Jennifer Nugent-Hill, Director of Governmental and Community Affairs at Tropical Shipping, expressed her excitement about the sponsorship: “We are proud to support this initiative that empowers Caribbean youth to engage deeply with the tourism industry. These young minds represent the future of our region, and we’re excited to join the CTO and play a key role in nurturing their potential.”

Tropical Shipping is a leading logistics solutions provider, offering freight-shipping services to and from the Caribbean and The Bahamas.

In addition to Tropical Shipping, other sponsors of the Youth Congress include Carnival Corporation & plc and Winged Whale Media.