The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) will offer numerous networking opportunities for cruise industry executives and stakeholders during Cruise Shipping Miami (CSM), March 10-14, 2014.

This August, Mexico will once again show its commitment to adventure travel as it hosts the third annual Adventure Travel Mexico (ATMEX) event in Veracruz. From August 27 to 30, more than 400 inbound Mexican operators, outbound tour operators, international buyers and media will gather to learn about the benefits of offering adventure travel in Mexico.

The island’s annual food and wine festival highlights Cayman’s vibrant culinary scene, and this year’s Taste did not disappoint, with more than 30 restaurants offering samples of their signature cuisine alongside 10 wine, beer and spirit vendors.

The 3rd International Conference UNITWIN UNESCO Network “Culture, Tourism, Development”, centered on Tourism and Gastronomy heritage: Foodscapes, Gastroregions and Gastronomy Tourism, is slated for June 16-20, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. This gastronomic heritage has helped buttress Barcelona as a food travel destination.

For the sixth year in a row, Mexico commits to adventure travel as a model for sustainable tourism growth through a strategic partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA, www.adventuretravel.biz).

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is hosting a Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS) in Nassau from February 19 to 20, 2014 at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort, Cable Beach.