Travel Industry News - Caribbean Regional News

Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years. The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas starting today in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Network of Travel Leaders Convenes For Bi-Annual Meeting, Announces New Sustainability Transparency Tool

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the organization's top position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with responsibilities for the overall operation of the Association.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced that Vanessa Ledesma will assume the role of director of operations, a new position with responsibilities for overall day-to-day oversight of the Association. She will retain her position as director of conferences and events, a job she has held for the past 12 years.

Caribbean Event Set For Jan. 20 - 22, 2013 At Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Haiti can capitalize on its natural and cultural resources to get the country back on the world tourism map, thereby contributing to its overall recovery and development. This was the main message of UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, during his first official visit to Haiti (27-30 October 2012).

Friendly Planet Travel has received a two-year renewal of its people-to-people license for legal travel to Cuba, valid through September 30, 2014.

With the refitting of the tall ship Mandalay, Windjammer Sailing Adventures (www.SailWindjammer.com) has restored a cherished cruising experience to the Caribbean.

Research shows that by strategically harnessing its wind and solar resources, the country can achieve its goals for a low-carbon energy future

The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Neville Every has joined the organization as Area Director for North America. Mr. Every will be based in the ATA’s U.S. office located in New Jersey and will oversee all of the island’s North American-based regional directors and sales teams.