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CDB funding new tourism initiative in the Caribbean

CDB funding new tourism initiative in the Caribbean The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is collaborating with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) in a new initiative to modernise tourism education and workforce development across the Caribbean. The region’s premier financial institution said that the project is also aimed at strengthening the Caribbean’s competitiveness in an industry vital to its economic stability. The Tourism Human Capital Development Project, funded through CDB’s Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS) Network, will allocate about US$400,000 to update training materials, develop workforce management tools and deliver professional development programmes. Titled “Enhancing the Knowledge and Skills of Tourism Workers in the Caribbean Region”, the project aims to bolster the sustainability of the tourism industry, particularly for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The CDB said that by modernising educational resources, the initiative will enhance tourism curricula, improve workplace management and expand training opportunities for employers, workers [...]

By |2025-03-18T10:10:29-04:0018 de March de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on CDB funding new tourism initiative in the Caribbean
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Dominican Republic to expand cruise tourism with new port

Dominican Republic to expand cruise tourism with new port Aerial view of the "Los Patos" beach, Barahona, in Dominican Republic on May 16, 2024. The Dominican Republic, one of the Caribbean's top tourist destinations which holds elections next May 19, is reluctant to be dragged into the chaos and violence that plagues neighbouring Haiti. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP) (Photo by FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images) A top Caribbean nation is expanding its cruise tourism sector with the development of a brand-new cruise port in Barahona, located on the country’s scenic southwest coast. This investment by the Dominican Republic aims to boost tourism in the lesser-visited region while enhancing the country’s growing reputation as a premier Caribbean cruise destination. Dominican Republic’s Cruise Boom Continues The Dominican Republic has seen record-breaking growth in cruise tourism, with passenger arrivals skyrocketing from 1.5 million in 2023 to over 2.6 million in [...]

By |2025-03-18T10:08:29-04:0018 de March de 2025|Business, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Dominican Republic to expand cruise tourism with new port
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Caribbean tourism leader calls for urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025

Caribbean Tourism Leader Calls for Urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025 Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), has called for immediate climate action and financing to support tourism-dependent Caribbean nations facing severe climate threats. Speaking at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s largest travel trade shows, Regis-Prosper emphasized the urgent need for sustainability initiatives and financial access for small island economies. During the panel discussion “From Promise to Progress: Steering Tourism in Challenging Times,” held on the Orange Stage, Regis-Prosper was joined by global tourism leaders from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the European Commission, NECSTouR, and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. The session focused on climate resilience, sustainable tourism policies, and financing mechanisms to protect destinations reliant on tourism revenues. Caribbean Tourism & Climate Vulnerability According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Caribbean [...]

By |2025-03-18T10:04:26-04:0018 de March de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Caribbean tourism leader calls for urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025
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Zonas Creativas: Italian cooperation project launches in Habana del Este

Zonas Creativas: Italian cooperation project launches in Habana del Este By Daily Pérez Guillén The Zonas Creativas (Creative Zones) project, which is supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and seeks to promote cultural and creative industries by leveraging historical heritage, is taking its first steps in Habana del Este. The program will last 36 months and will include the restoration of the Casa Moré, located in the coastal town of Cojímar. During the reconstruction process and once the works are completed, the building will become the center of this initiative, in which enterprises and other actors of the territory are expected to participate. Antonio Festa, director of AICS headquarters in Cuba, sees this project as “A path for inclusive and sustainable development, including among its main results skills improvement with influential sectors and the creation of planning instruments,” and “the strengthening of citizen participation and the relationship between [...]

By |2025-03-18T10:01:18-04:0018 de March de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on Zonas Creativas: Italian cooperation project launches in Habana del Este
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UNESCO and the European Union promote training in Creative Tourism in the Caribbean

UNESCO and the European Union promote training in Creative Tourism in the Caribbean UNESCO / H. Bejerano Over 4 days, 40 site managers, cultural authorities, young culture professionals and tourism entrepreneurs from 14 Caribbean countries participated in the Creative Tourism workshop, organized by the programme  Transcultura: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity, implemented by UNESCO and funded by the European Union. The workshop took place in Saint George, Grenada, from 25 to 28 February 2025. Through keynote lectures, thematic round tables and working group sessions, participants were able to design and co-create creative tourism experiences. The initiative is based on the UNESCO World Heritage Sustainable Tourism Toolkit and aims to diversify the tourism offer in the Caribbean and promote more sustainable tourism in a region that largely depends on income from this sector. Diversifying the Region's Offer In the opening session, Petra Roach, Director General of [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:36:33-04:0010 de March de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on UNESCO and the European Union promote training in Creative Tourism in the Caribbean
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GTR Magazine looks at the state of travel and tourism in the Caribbean

GTR Magazine looks at the state of travel and tourism in the Caribbean The Caribbean saw growth across most key markets in 2024. According to Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), during the first nine months of the year, the tourism sector demonstrated a strong recovery, with growth in both visitor arrivals and cruise visits. More specifically, year-on-year growth in tourist arrivals ranged from 0.3% to 29.4% and only three destinations recorded declines. Montserrat experienced the highest growth, with a 29.4% increase. “Tourism continued to grow within forecast ranges throughout the first nine months of the year, driven by sustained strong travel demand from the United States and increasing demand from Canada. This growth was further supported by enhanced air connectivity, including new routes and increased flight frequencies, as well as diversification efforts aimed at reducing seasonality,” says Aliyyah Shakeer, Director of Research. Between January and September, the Caribbean welcomed an estimated 26.0 [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:32:13-04:0010 de March de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on GTR Magazine looks at the state of travel and tourism in the Caribbean
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ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026

ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026 The world's largest tourism trade show is expanding to the Americas with the launch of ITB Americas in 2026. ITB Berlin built on its success as the world's largest B2B tourism trade show in 2025 and is now bringing its showcase to Guadalajara, Mexico from November 10-12, 2026. On Wednesday, Messe Berlin announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mexican ambassador in Berlin and representatives of the State of Jalisco. "From Canada to Argentina: ITB Americas is the only travel trade show that covers North, Central and South America and the Caribbean as well as all segments of the travel industry, from Adventure & Responsible Tourism to Business Travel and Travel Technology," a press release read. "The planned distribution of exhibitors is 80 percent from the Americas and 20 percent from the rest of the [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:29:19-04:0010 de March de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026
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CHTA welcomes the Caribbean’s most important tourism event 

CHTA welcomes the Caribbean’s most important tourism event The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has officially opened registration for the highly anticipated 43rd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda from May 18-22, 2025. This event is particularly special as it marks the first time the picturesque twin-island nation will host the Caribbean’s premier business-to-business tourism gathering. CTM will serve as a dynamic platform for global buyers and regional suppliers to network, explore new business opportunities, and elevate the Caribbean’s presence on the world tourism map. “This is an exciting time for us as we prepare to welcome our valued tourism partners from around the world to Antigua and Barbuda,” said Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez. “We are extremely pleased to be showcasing the beauty and culture of our twin-island paradise, as the host country for the 43rd edition of [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:12:09-04:0010 de March de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on CHTA welcomes the Caribbean’s most important tourism event 
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Cuban lawyers take on the challenge of adapting to the new times

Cuban lawyers take on the challenge of adapting to the new times By Daily Pérez Guillén The most important meeting for lawyers in Cuba, the International Law Congress, closed its tenth edition with a call to professionals to adapt to the new times, because, “Changes are necessary for growth,” as noted by Lidia Montes de Oca Fernández, first vice president of the National Organization of Collective Law Firms. In her closing remarks, the vice president highlighted the inclusion of a Trade Forum in the program of the event for the first time, which visualized the relations of legal professionals with the new economic actors in the country, as well as the relevance of the exchange of good practices and knowledge in the training of jurists. Montes de Oca Fernández also highlighted the workshop on administrative management, which evaluated the potential of the legal profession to face new forms of service management [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:08:47-04:008 de March de 2025|Events|Comments Off on Cuban lawyers take on the challenge of adapting to the new times
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Abogacía 2025: A scenario to update legal issues

Abogacía 2025: A scenario to update legal issues By Daily Pérez Guillén Cuba's economic scenario is being reconfigured and the Cuban legal profession, in the tenth edition of its international congress, put the spotlight on the country's legislation. On its closing day, the program of Abogacía 2025 included a lecture by Dr. Leonardo Pérez Gallardo, recently awarded with the National Law Prize, entitled “Matrimonial profiles of the de facto affective union: Between love and the shadows." Data collected in the last population census of 2012, indicated that 48% of the couple relationships in Cuba were consensual. Today they could exceed 50%, estimates the professor, who adds another variable to the phenomenon. In the current scenario of the country, where new forms of private management converge, it is necessary to insist on training on the Family Code in force as “recognizing matrimonial life is also a way to offer protection." This dissertation [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:06:41-04:008 de March de 2025|Events|Comments Off on Abogacía 2025: A scenario to update legal issues
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