NEW YORK – The Caribbean Tourism Group (CTO) is pulling out all of the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing a few of the greatest names in international and regional tourism, media and tradition to the stage from June 1–6. Held below the well timed theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism,” this yr’s showcase guarantees unmatched star energy and substance at North America’s premier Caribbean tourism occasion.
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Coinciding with the celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, this yr’s version will characteristic a few of the most influential voices in international and regional tourism and media, together with:
Jennifer Bisram, Reporter and Anchor, CBS Information New York
Cardigan Connor, newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Anguilla
Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Bermuda
Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line
Latia Duncombe, Director Basic, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Charles “Max” Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Antigua and Barbuda
Peter Greenberg, Emmy-winning CBS Information Journey Editor
Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, St. Kitts and Nevis
Scott Mayerowitz, Former Govt Editor, The Factors Man
Marva Williams, CEO, Uncover Dominica Authority
Outstanding Cultural Figures
The lineup additionally options outstanding cultural figures equivalent to Dominica’s Bouyon star Asa Banton, Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond, and different regional dignitaries:
Ian Gooding-Edghill, Barbados Minister of Tourism & Worldwide Transport, and Chairman of the CTO Ministerial Council
Andrea Franklin, CEO, Barbados Tourism Advertising Inc., and Chairman of the CTO Board of Administrators
Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, and Former Chairman of the CTO Board of Administrators
Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-Basic and CEO of CTO
“Caribbean Week in New York continues to be our area’s strongest platform to showcase the folks, concepts and partnerships which can be shaping the way forward for tourism. This yr’s lineup speaks volumes in regards to the Caribbean’s affect — not solely as a journey vacation spot, but in addition as a cultural and financial pressure,” mentioned Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-Basic and CEO of CTO. “From our rising stars to our seasoned leaders, CWNY 2025 will rejoice Caribbean resilience and imaginative and prescient at each degree.”
The 2025 version will highlight the dynamism and variety of the area by way of a sequence of high-impact occasions, together with:
Classes on synthetic intelligence and hospitality innovation
The launch of the CTO Reimagine Plan
Media Market and Caribbean Media Awards
Caribbean Girls’s Management Dinner and Awards
Boards on airline and cruise connectivity, that includes executives from American Airways, Caribbean Airways, Dawn Airways, Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation (IATA), Gondens Worldwide Advisors, and Nassau Cruise Port
Classes on the Orange Economic system and artistic industries
An Allied Member session on rising markets
The relaunch of CTO’s Hospitality Assured Program
Cultural Showcase Debuts in Occasions Sq.
A serious addition to the CWNY calendar is the Caribbean Cultural Showcase, an immersive celebration of Caribbean music, dance, delicacies and artwork. The occasion will happen on Thursday, June 5, from 4 PM to eight PM at The Westin New York at Occasions Sq., with music offered by The Legendary Supreme Crew.
Attendees will take pleasure in dwell performances, island-inspired culinary experiences, artwork shows, unique journey presents, and possibilities to win journeys to Caribbean locations.
One other spotlight is the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025 — a dynamic competitors spotlighting youth-led improvements for sustainable tourism improvement within the Caribbean. Beneath the theme “Modern Tourism: Bridging Sectors for Sustainable Development,” scholar groups have explored alternatives in agri-edu tourism, medical hashish, and darkish tourism.
The finals will probably be held on Tuesday, June 3, from 2 PM to five PM. The 4 finalist groups are:
College School of the Cayman Islands – Darkish Tourism
College of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (Barbados) – Agri-Edu Tourism
College of the West Indies, Mona Campus (Jamaica) – Medical Hashish Tourism
College of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus (Trinidad & Tobago) – Agri-Edu Tourism
This initiative is a part of CTO’s dedication to fostering innovation and empowering youth to form a resilient, inclusive Caribbean tourism sector. It’s made doable by way of the assist of Caribbean Airways Restricted, Inter-American Growth Financial institution (IDB), Lemoneight, Journey Unity, and New York Metropolis Tourism + Conventions.
Sponsors
CWNY 2025 is proudly supported by the next sponsors:
Platinum: Dominica, U.S. Virgin Islands
Gold: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, World Ports Holding, Journey & Journey Reveals
Silver: Sandals Resorts Worldwide, St. Kitts
Bronze: Adara, A RateGain Firm, Anguilla, Barbados, Tempo Networks
NEW YORK – The Caribbean Tourism Group (CTO) is pulling out all of the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing a few of the greatest names in international and regional tourism, media and tradition to the stage from June 1–6. Held below the well timed theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism,” this yr’s showcase guarantees unmatched star energy and substance at North America’s premier Caribbean tourism occasion.
