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

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

September 29, 2025

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...

Janelle Hopkin and Lady Betty Hopkin celebrate AAA Five Diamond Award with Spice Island Beach Resort team in Grenada

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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 October 11, 2025

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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 September 14, 2025

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

Cruise ship at Fort-de-France port reflecting growth in the Martinique Cruise Sector.

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Martinique cruise sector posts record 465,000 passenger arrivals

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August 27, 2025

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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...

Commercial airplane flying low over Caribbean waters, symbolizing improved Caribbean air connectivity through CTO–ASM partnership

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Caribbean air connectivity gets boost with CTO, ASM partnership

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August 9, 2025 - Updated on September 21, 2025

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Study will assess routes, demand, and airline partnerships to strengthen Caribbean air connectivity BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Caribbean air connectivity is...