The Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Tourism, Ricky Skerritt has been defending the recent decision by at least two regional governments to introduce new taxes in the tourism sector, even as the region criticizes Britain’s increased aviation tax which tourism officials say is affecting visitor arrivals to the Caribbean.
New York Welcomed over 130 Travel Writers, 40 Exhibitors during CTO Caribbean Week 2012 Media Marketplace
Last week, the Big Apple was the epicenter for more than 130 travel writers and 40 exhibitors during the Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) Caribbean Week 2012 Media Marketplace held at the New York Marriott Marquis on Thursday, June 7.
Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Hugh Riley paid a one-day visit to Guadeloupe in an effort to strengthen relations with the French Caribbean territory. The visit gave him an opportunity to sit down with Guadeloupe’s Director of Tourism, Willy Rosier.
Amid the increasing potential of sports tourism, the Director General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hugh Riley says the Caribbean must do more to tap into existing and future opportunities in sports tourism.
Empire State Building Will Honor Caribbean Week in New York by Lighting the Skyline with Region's Colors
The Empire State Building will honor the Caribbean region on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 by lighting its world-famous tower in blue, green and yellow in celebration of Caribbean Week 2012 in New York. Organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Caribbean Week 2012 is taking place June 4 - 9, 2012
In celebration of Caribbean Week in New York, the New York Yankees will host the Puerto Rico Tourism Company's Executive Director, Mr. Luis Rivera, as the Caribbean Tourism Organization's official representative in the pre-game ceremony on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Organized by the CTO, Caribbean Week features lots of activities.