Francisco Jose Lacayo Parajon is a sociologist born in Nicaragua. Throughout his lifetime, he´s served a number of stints linked to both culture and education. Among them, Nicaraguan Deputy Minister of Culture and Education, and peace broker in different parts of Central America. He´s also worked as UNESCO representative to El Salvador and Uruguay, and has been at the helm of the Havana-based UNESCO Regional Cultural Office for Latin America and the Caribbean since the year 2000. He also represents that same institution in Cuba, Aruba and the Dominican Republic. UNESCO´s Regional Office in Havana, the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, turned 55 years last February 24. On that occasion, Caribbean News Digital talked exclusively with Mr. Lacayo and is now honored to publish these statements that highlight a common line of thoughts and objectives between the Regional Office and the Exclusivas Latinoamericanas Publishing Group. by Frank Perez

Caribbeans News Digital talked to this exec about CTO´s doings in Europe, as well as Curacao´s development and growth prospects as a travel destination. Mr Hepple believes, though CTO is doing a good job in Europe, its chapters in there must be reviewed so they improve and expand their work. By Jose Carlos de Santiago

Ms. Croes talked extensively in an exclusive interview with Caribbean News Digital about the development of Bonaire´s travel industry and its future prospects as a travel destination. By Jose Carlos de Santiago

Caribbean News Digital interviewed ITB’s Press and Communication Chief, Angelica Germis, during one of the working sessions of the fair’s latest edition in Berlin. By Jose Carlos Santiago

In an exclusive interview with Caribbean News Digital, Mrs. Valladares talked about her country´s prospects as a travel destination and the work she does at her office.

Mr Vanderpool spoke to Caribbean News Digital at the recent ITB in Berlin about projects to make tourists to repeat their vacation experience in the Caribbean through an unforgettable experience once they come for the first time. He also referred to plans the Caribbean Tourism Organization has to open more offices across Europe. By Jose Carlos de Santiago