The Caribbean region was prominently featured at two recent U.S. consumer travel shows -The New York Times Travel Show and the Adventures in Travel Expo- both of which included a Caribbean Pavilion of booths, entertainment, prize giveaways, representative members of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), and authentic Caribbean cuisine.

The island of Montserrat was represented for the first time ever during the annual London St Patrick’s parade and festival on March 18. Montserrat’s representation was organized by the Volcanics Group, which is made up of Montserratians and friends of Montserrat, based in the Midlands with links in other cities in the United Kingdom.

America’s Vacation Center (AVC) will present four seminar sessions and sponsor the Hall of Fame dinner at the third annual Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) cruise3sixty conference.

For the first time in history, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (PRCC) moves to New York City to launch an event that will highlight the island as an investment destination for multinational and international companies.

“Tourism Opens Doors for Women” is the theme for the United Nations World Tourism Day which as each year will be celebrated on 27 September, the anniversary of the adoption of the original UNWTO statutes.

Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble has expressed continued commitment to enhancing the partnership between Interpol and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in securing the region.