In his latest conversation with our editor-in-chief at the WTM fair in London, CTO secretary general Hugh Riley talked about the controversial Air Passenger Duty’s negative ripple effects on the Caribbean region and its fallout among potential British travelers. Mr. Riley also referred to his organization’s projections and strategies toward the so-called emerging tourism markets. This is the exclusive interview with Mr. Hugh Riley.

All Mexico Pass’ goal is to ease the bookings from Europe, Asia or Latin America for people trying to visit Mexico on a budget, something which is pulled off by signing deals with low-cost providers that are not on the GDSs. Caribbean News Digital talked to Mr. Frias about these online operations, the development of this modality and methods to get the job done as far as the operations are concerned.

Hard Rock Megapolis Panama is to be Decameron hotel chain’s upcoming and largest opening in 2012, this time in collaboration with the U.S.-based Hard Rock group. We had a long talk with its international trade director on this interesting project and the company’s policy of continuing its expansion in the Americas in barely known destinations.

Carol Hay, CTO’s director of marketing for UK and Europe, sat down with Caribbean News Digital at the recently-concluded WTM 2011 in London. In this exclusive interview, Mrs. Hay talked about the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s attendance to fairs and tradeshows in the Old World.

Aruba, located in the southern Caribbean Sea and near Venezuela, churns out most of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with tourism. In 2011, the island has carried out an action and investment program to improve the quality of its touristic product, in terms of hotels and air facilities as well as the restoration of colonial buildings in Oranjestad and the promotion of the country in markets overseas.

Mr. Modeste sat down recently with Caribbean News Digital within the framework of WTM 2011 in London and spoke about Antigua & Barbuda's efforts to make the most of the islands' outbound markets. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Modeste talked about the European travel fairs and other interesting topics.