Plans underway for CTC-27 in Aruba

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Aruba have begun planning for the 27th annual Caribbean Tourism Conference (CTC-27). This year´s conference program will run from Monday October 18th to Wednesday 20th, with the opening ceremony set for Sunday evening, October 17th.

Under the theme “Caribbean Tourism: Driving Business in the Global Economy”, the region´s premier tourism educational and networking event will make great emphasis on the development of inventive and novel tourism-related programs that will help drive business to the Caribbean.

“The theme sends a message that sustaining the growth that has been achieved recently cannot be done without innovative ideas and a genuine focus on creating and investing in new opportunities for business,” CTO´s General Secretary Jean Holder underlined.

The business gatherings, which include meetings of the Ministers and Directors of Tourism and the CTO Board of Directors, will run from Friday, October 15th to Sunday 17th October 2004.

CTO Chapter Presidents, as well as the Technical and Executive Committees will meet during this period. At present, work is continuing on an exciting program which is expected to include some innovative additions.

CTO is currently finalizing a stimulating and interactive program for CTC-27. Delegates can expect highly motivating speakers, practical and thought-provoking workshops, along with relevant and useful recommendations on how to drive business to their countries and their own companies.

CTC-27 is organized by CTO in collaboration with the Aruba´s Department of Tourism. The Wyndham Aruba is the headquarters hotel for the conference.