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CTO champions sustainable transformation on World Tourism Day

September 30, 2025

Caribbean leaders stress resilience as CTO champions sustainable transformation in tourism BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) champions...

Teri Helenese urges sustainable tourism growth in a professional portrait wearing a black-and-white blazer against a light blue background.

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U.S. Virgin Islands official Teri Helenese urges sustainable tourism growth

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September 29, 2025

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Teri Helenese urges sustainable tourism growth ahead of World Tourism Day 2025 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Teri Helenese, Director of...

Large white cruise ship sailing in the Caribbean Sea near a rocky shoreline, illustrating concerns over Caribbean cruise ship revenue.

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Caribbean cruise ship revenue lags globally, World Bank warns

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September 18, 2025

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World Bank calls for environmental tax to increase Caribbean cruise ship revenue BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean earns less from...

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AAA Five Diamond honor awarded to Spice Island Beach Resort for 9th year

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September 16, 2025 - Updated on May 10, 2026

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Grenada resort joins elite list of Caribbean hotels with AAA Five Diamond ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — The prestigious AAA Five...

Beth Hatt of Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence with Randy Durband of GSTC promoting sustainable cruise tourism partnership at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.

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Sustainable cruise tourism: GSTC, Aquila form partnership

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September 15, 2025

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Partnership aims to expand training for operators and guides in sustainable cruise tourism CANADA — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council...

Carole Alexis, Ronella Croes, and Clarisa Jiménez honored at CMEx 2025 Leadership Awards for Caribbean tourism excellence.

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CMEx 2025 Leadership Awards expand honoree lineup

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September 14, 2025

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Honorees added to CMEx 2025 Leadership Awards from Aruba, Martinique, and Puerto Rico SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — The CMEx 2025...

Sharon Banfield-Bovell of the CTO speaking on the importance of the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress at SOTIC 2025 in Barbados.

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CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress returns at SOTIC 2025 in Barbados

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September 14, 2025

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Students from 16 nations to compete at the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Barbados. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean’s...

A Carnival Cruise Line ship sailing the Caribbean, as Carnival cuts Costa Maya visits in 2026 and boosts Mahogany Bay itineraries.

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Carnival cuts Costa Maya visits, shifts to Mahogany Bay in 2026

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August 29, 2025 - Updated on April 14, 2026

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Mahogany Bay expansion set as Carnival cuts Costa Maya visits in 2026 FREEPORT, Bahamas — Carnival cuts Costa Maya visits...

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Martinique cruise sector posts record 465,000 passenger arrivals

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August 27, 2025 - Updated on April 28, 2026

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Record arrivals and new infrastructure boost Martinique cruise sector growth FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique — The Martinique cruise sector is experiencing record...