Purpose & Vision
The Caribbean Tourism Organization's exists to increase significantly the inclusion of the Caribbean region in the set of destinations being considered by travelers. CTO's envisions the global recognition of the Caribbean as a growing set of places and experiences that people feel compelled to enjoy in their lifetime.
Mission & Operations
CTO will create and manage the partnerships necessary to increase the purchase of travel to and within the Caribbean that results in sustainable economic and social benefits for our people. The CTO, with headquarters in Barbados, comprises 32 member countries, including English, French, Spanish and Dutch countries and territories, as well as private sector allied members. These include the Caribbean Hotel Association, companies, organizations and persons providing products and services to the Caribbean tourism industry.
CTO was established in 1989 with the merger of the Caribbean Tourism Association (founded in 1951) and the Caribbean Tourism Research and Development Center (founded in 1974). Read more about CTO's history in
The CTO Story.
Types and benefits of becoming a CTO Allied member, list of current Allied members, focus on one member in "Allieds in profile"
Tributes to former Director of Reseach and Information Management, Arley Sobers and information about the scholarship launched in his name.
Staff listing at headquarters, London and New York offices.
CTO's offices are located in the USA, UK, Canada and Barbados. CTO Chapters are located in France, Germany, Holland, across the USA and in the Caribbean.
List of tourism ministers, commissioners and directors in CTO member countries.
Links to CTO member countries websites, list of private sector members and chapter presidents
: The legal terms and conditions of using this site.