Guyana to host CTO’s 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference
Guyana has been selected to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in October 2026 -- marking the first time the country will stage the conference since its inception. Scheduled for...
Barbados to host CTO’s SOTIC this September
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Barbados will host the 2025 edition of its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 2025 at Hilton Barbados Resort. The annual...
CTO launches plan to reimagine Caribbean tourism
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is planning to transform the region’s tourism sector with a new three-year plan that outlines a strategic vision that will position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable tourism, while...
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Canadian arrivals up 4% to the Caribbean, new report by CTO shows
The Caribbean tourism sector continued its robust recovery and expansion in 2024, with international tourist arrivals reaching an estimated 34.2 million, according to a new report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This represents...
CTO shares 2025 conference theme
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled its theme for 2025: “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism.” This timely and forward-thinking theme underscores the region’s commitment to embracing its strengths,...
CTO, Tourism HR Canada team up to strengthen tourism workforce
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Tourism HR Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will support and grow a skilled, sustainable tourism workforce in both regions. The collaborative working relationship builds...
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