Royal Caribbean celebrated taking delivery of its newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, during a special ceremony in Saint-Nazaire, France this week.
29.05.2024 - 13:01 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis / Latia Duncombe
The third Caribbean Travel Forum, hosted by the CHTA, showcased the region’s tourism advancements and resilience.
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) declared the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum a resounding success. The event featured insightful presentations and high-level panel discussions that explored Caribbean tourism performance, emerging trends, and future industry prospects.
Nicola Madden-Greig, CHTA’s President, presented key insights from the joint ForwardKeys and CHTA Caribbean Trends Report, which provided a thorough analysis of the region’s performance and identified critical trends shaping the industry’s future.
The report highlights a significant milestone for Caribbean tourism, with international arrivals to surpass 2019 levels by an impressive 13% in the first half of 2024. Nevertheless, with the global reopening of destinations, especially in Asia, the Caribbean faces intensified competition for market share.
In terms of performance, Puerto Rico leads, followed by the Dominican Republic and Cancun. Mid-tier destinations like Belize and Curaçao also show notable growth, fueled by improved connectivity and rising demand from key markets.
During the Forum, the CHTA honored destinations committed to resilience and sustainability with the Destination Resilience Awards. These awards recognize efforts aligned with the World Tourism Organization’s sustainable development goals, emphasizing collaborative approaches and innovative, needs-driven strategies to tackle climate change and broader sustainability challenges.
Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism in The Bahamas (center), receives the Destination Resilience Award from CHTA Acting CEO and Director General Vanessa Ledesma (left) and CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig.
The Bahamas received the Category A Award for destinations with total stopover visitor arrivals greater than 500,000. The Abacos in The Bahamas have demonstrated remarkable resilience and a commitment to sustainable tourism post-Hurricane Dorian. Establishing the Abaco Stewardship Council marks a significant milestone, fostering collaboration among residents, businesses, NGOs and government agencies to promote sustainable tourism, cultural heritage preservation and community engagement.
St. Lucia received the Category B Award for destinations with total stopover visitor arrivals under 500,000. St. Lucia stands out with strategic initiatives and legislative frameworks under the Tourism Development Act of 2023, driven by collaborations among the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association, Ministry of Tourism, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, and Community Tourism Agency. Initiatives focused on sustainable legislation,
Royal Caribbean celebrated taking delivery of its newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, during a special ceremony in Saint-Nazaire, France this week.
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