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Travel Time Agency wins recognition at Barbados tourism awards
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Travel Time Agency was honored by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. at the Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam awards in October 2026 at Sandals Royal Barbados.
The Leela Vida opens with capped memberships in Barbados
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The Leela Vida has opened in Christ Church as Barbados’ only capped-membership private fitness, recovery and workspace facility.
CTO scholarship foundation launches 30th anniversary challenge for 30 scholarships
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization Scholarship Foundation kicked off a regional campaign at SOTIC 2026 in Guyana to fund 30 scholarships in 2027, its 30th anniversary year.
Lois Barbour tops St. Vincent travel advisor ranking in Canada
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Travel Time Agency owner Lois Barbour has been named the No. 1 travel advisor in Canada in the St. Vincent Agent Awards, recognizing her work sending Canadian clients to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
CTO names first Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award winners
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has given its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award to Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. for research on why Caribbean travelers choose trips outside the region.
Dean Street founders invest in Pensacola with Hotel Margot and local brands
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Pensacola entrepreneurs Graham Guirl and Rafael Simpson are expanding their Dean Street portfolio with hospitality, neighborhood gathering spots and consumer brands rooted in downtown Pensacola.
Antigua and Barbuda takes chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization
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Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to lead the Caribbean Tourism Organization as the region pushes ahead with its Reimagine Plan and a broader supply-side tourism agenda.
Anguilla’s Amarni Webster wins CTO youth tourism congress
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Anguilla student Amarni Webster won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, taking the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism from a field of 18 delegates.
Billy Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board
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William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Allied Board for the 2026-2028 term, as three new members join the five-person group.
White Page International hosts global leadership conclave in London
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White Page International’s 16th Global Leadership Conclave brought 125 leaders from more than 15 countries to London on 22-23 September for networking, talks and awards.
CTO taps Beverley Wilson to lead tourism research
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, adding senior technical firepower to its data and intelligence work under the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. The move is meant to improve tourism statistics,…
Xtrip opens regional offices in Dubai and the Caribbean
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Xtrip Inc. has opened new enterprise offices in Dubai and George Town, Cayman Islands, expanding into the Middle East and Caribbean.
Valkit.ai names Provalis Latam exclusive Latin America partner
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Valkit.ai has chosen Provalis Latam as its exclusive regional partner for Latin America, linking its AI-native digital validation platform with Provalis Latam’s GMP and compliance expertise across the region.
Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike
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Caribbean shipping operators are reworking inter-island routes and insurance coverage after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela upended port conditions and regional risk calculations in early January.
Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Value Fund posts gains across all key metrics
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Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC - Value Fund reported higher nine-month results for the period ended June 30, 2026, including FFO that already tops all of FY2025. The fund also declared another quarterly dividend as occupancy, rent…
Guyana to host cruise master class at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will stage a Cruise Master Class in Guyana during SOTIC 2026, with FCCA CEO Michele Paige headlining a session aimed at building cruise tourism capacity and partnerships.
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
Miami school food forests expand with Life Time Foundation support
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The Education Fund marked a third year of Arbor Day support from Life Time Foundation at a Miami-Dade County public school, highlighting a program that blends nutrition, science and hands-on environmental learning.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
meed joins Accelerating Asia cohort after drawing 724 applications
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Hong Kong startup meed has been selected for Accelerating Asia Cohort 13 after a five-round process that drew 724 applications from 20 countries for five spots.
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