The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), is the region’s tourism development agency, with 24 Dutch, English, Spanish and French country members and a myriad of private sector allied members. The CTO’s vision is to position the Caribbean as the most desirable, year round, warm weather destination. Its purpose is Leading Sustainable Tourism – One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean.
New Statistics
May 2018 Latest Statistics: Out of the 18 destinations reporting international arrival data for 2018 so far, growth was recorded in 14, declines were recorded in four. December 2017 Quarterly Review: Based on preliminary data, an estimated 30.1 million tourists visited the region in 2017.
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How many tourists visited the region in 2016? Where did they go? Where did they come from? How much did they spend? Get these answers and more insights in the 2016 CTO Annual Statistical Report.
2018 Events
Many of the destinations in the Caribbean impacted by 2017 hurricanes have planned several activities. Check the 2018 destination calendar for events listed so far. The 2018 list of CTO events is also included.
E-Learning Series
This digital learning series of four (4) eWorkbooks, Activities and Videos is designed for teachers and students ages 6-11. Get your copy of these visually appealing and fun to use resources today.
Featured Allied Member
International Cruise & Ferry Review magazine was first launched in the early 1990s and has become a reliable source for news on the passenger shipping industry. In 2011, the title was acquired by Tudor Rose who transformed the brand into the definitive resource for decision-makers in the cruise and ferry industries.
Join as an Allied Member
Allied membership is a high-value partnership that gives members a variety of benefits, including access to innovative research and tourism data, networking and knowledge-sharing events and a powerful array of services.
New Allied Member? Welcome!
You can influence the direction of the Caribbean tourism industry while taking advantage of a range of exclusive benefits, including brand promotion and special discounts on publications and conferences.
CTO HURRICANE RELIEF FUND: Help countries and families affected by hurricanes
The CTO collects donations through the CTO Relief Fund for relief efforts in any of our member countries affected by hurricanes and to assist other Caribbean countries affected by natural disasters. The CTO Relief Fund has “501(c)(3)” status, which means it has been approved by the USA Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt, charitable organization. You can make donations to the CTO Hurricane Relief Fund through Paypal Giving. To donate, go here: Donate with Paypal Giving Fund.
CTO STORM WATCH CENTER – news and updates from our member countries affected by hurricanes.
Updated Privacy Policy
In line with the GDPR, CTO has updated its privacy policy so you can see the personal data we hold, how we use your personal data, the security and safeguards we have in place and your data protection rights. Read CTO’s privacy policy – https://www.onecaribbean.org/privacy-policy/
The Opt-in/Opt-out Form: it is easy for you to opt-out of our communications at any time through the unsubscribe link on emails that we send or by filling in the Opt-in/Opt-out Form located here: https://www.onecaribbean.org/contact-cto/cto-opt-in-out-form/
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The OneCaribbean Chapter Program (OCC) was created to support Travel Professionals by helping them grow through networking, education and business opportunities. Become a member today!
Several regional and international schools and universities offer various scholarships, grants and free college courses. Information includes links to Chevening and OAS scholarships.
CHENACT
Sustainable Tourism Department
Disaster Management Resources
CTO Government Members
Centre for Tourism & Policy Research, Jamaica
Caribbean Tourism Former CTO Secretary-General, Dr. Jean Holder tells the story of how, when, why and whence tourism, was introduced into the region and why its journey has been a turbulent one.