Central America Travel Market 2024 in San Salvador This April 17 and 18, El Salvador hosted the Central American Travel Market (CATM) 2024 Fair, under the motto "Weaving Connections” The meeting, classified as the most important in the region due to its ability to bring together key tourism actors, was attended by senior government officials from the region and a notable number of representatives of the tourism sector. The official inauguration took place at the Hilton San Salvador Hotel and was attended by the Minister of Tourism of El Salvador, Morena Valdez; the secretary general of the Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA), Boris Iraheta; the president of the Salvadoran Chamber of Tourism (CASATUR), Carlos Umaña, as well as the president of FEDECATUR, Michael Wehmeyer and senior officials of the governments of the region. Minister Morena Valdez said that "tourism is key to promoting the region as a multi-destination and El Salvador [...]

Cuba’s attractive tourism fair returns FitCuba 2024 will run May 2 through 5 in Jardines del Rey Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) authorities announced the presence of more than 500 foreigners and 80 journalists from all continents and markets, seeking to update their knowledge about this sector in Cuba (this number usually increases up to 1,000). The upcoming 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair, FITCuba 2024, represents another grain of sand to contribute to the recovery of the travel industry in Cuba. This event, which will run May 2 through 5 in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, has already attracted the attention of tour operators and travel agents from across the Caribbean and the world, interested in witnessing the progress of the industry in the country and its links to the rest of the region and those nations set to participate. The professional event will now be held at [...]

Caribbean Travel Marketplace returns to Jamaica for 42nd staging The Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace is set to take place on May 21 and 22 in Jamaica. The travel trade show is a marketing event for the Caribbean region that showcases Caribbean products to wholesalers, tour operators and buyers around the world. Jamaica hosted Caribbean Travel Marketplace in 2019 which will return to the island for its 42nd staging at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. In 2022, Caribbean Travel Marketplace was held in person after the pandemic with the attendance of 700 delegates from 44 countries. Held in Barbados last year, the inaugural CHTA Travel Forum was held which gained the attendance of 254 delegates. “This is a great opportunity for us as a Caribbean people not just to showcase the strength and power of our assets but also to provide leadership with innovation. The overview of this [...]

TRANSCULTURA CONNECTS: Opportunities bulletin for young Caribbean cultural professionals The UNESCO EU-funded Transcultura programme publishes a newsletter with a list of opportunities available for young cultural professionals in the Caribbean. Get ready to explore opportunities that could change the course of your creative career! The UNESCO programme Transcultura: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity, funded by the European Union, brings you a new edition of the TRANSCULTURA CONNECTS bulletin. Here you will find calls available1 in the field of the Cultural and Creative Industries in the Caribbean and Europe that will allow you to connect with innovative minds and foster meaningful collaborations in a global environment. Also, don't miss out on the possibility of funding for your projects and accessing research grants. Our goal is to open doors, expand horizons and empower you in your creative career! TRANSCULTURA OPPORTUNITY Sustainable Cultural Tourism Atingi e-academy of Tourism and hospitality Online The [...]