State of the Industry Conference Papers
2016 – Barbados ; Sept. 14-16, 2016
Keynote: Adam Stewart, CEO, Sandals Resorts International & The ATL Group
I know what you’re thinking, on the topic of legacy and future, it seems as though my lineage has made meuniquely qualified to address this topic…Not so…The truth is, we all find ourselves at the same cross roads. I may be an obvious embodiment of past and possibility, but each of us carries the burden and benefit of of all that came before and each of us is obligated to the responsibility of the of the future…
Download full Address by Adam Stewart.
Address by Hon. Richard Sealy, Minister of Tourism and Transport, Barbados at the Opening Ceremony of SOTIC2016
Colleagues from the region, and numerous tourism players from beyond, this Conference is taking place at a very timely juncture for tourism destinations like ours.
There is at present buzz on about the Caribbean as the ideal holiday and business destination. We therefore have a unique opportunity to reflect more intently on the paths which we follow to create unique experiences while ensuring the sustainability of our industry.
Download full remarks by Richard Sealy.
Download Rapporteurs Report SOTIC 2016
2015 – Curacao
Date: October 22, 2015
Keynote: Robin Hayes, CEO, JetBlue
It’s now been 13 years since our first flight to the region – a bit of a humble start with a single route from our home base at Kennedy Airport in New York to San Juan. As an airline based in the Big Apple, with its huge Puerto Rican-born population, this market was a natural fit and maybe a safe bet for us to begin exploring the region. From day one, JetBlue’s model has been about identifying markets that are underserved, overpriced – or both – and stimulating traffic with lower fares and a higher standard of service.
Champions of Tourism Letter Delivery
The Champions of Tourism Letter is an Open Letter urging governments to really champion for the tourism industry in their country. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has already presented 75 Open Letters to heads of governments globally. Together with the UNWTO and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the Caribbean Tourism Organization presented two letters.
General Session I: Our Leaders Say “Visioning the Future Tourism 2025”
PANELISTS:
1. Dr. the Hon. Rufus Ewing, Premier, Turks & Caicos Islands;
2. Hon. Clyde Van Putten, Leader of Government, St. Eustatius;
3. Hon. Richard L. Sealy, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Barbados;
4. Helen Marano, Vice President, Government & Industry Affairs, World Travel and Tourism Council;
5. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman, Sandals International;
6. Robin Hayes, President and CEO, JetBlue Airways;
7. Carlos Vogeler, Director – Executive Secretary of Member Relations, UN World Tourism Organization;
8. Emil Lee, President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association;
9. Hugh Riley, Secretary General and CEO, Caribbean Tourism Organization
General Session II: “Get Personal – Engagement Marketing For Better Business”
PANELISTS:
1. Caroline Coyle Vidmar, Vice President, Brand Strategy, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau;
2. Melissa Benhaim, Account Executive, Cheryl Andrews Marketing Communications;
3. Vidya Chadaga, Director, Product Marketing, Marketo (by Skype).
Workshop Creative Tourism By Caroline Couret
The Caribbean, with its unique landscapes, its rich traditions and its locals’ friendliness, has been inspiring the most outstanding artists and creative people for centuries. It is therefore the best place for creative tourists to discover and experience the local culture while participating in a wide array of authentic activities.
Date: October 23, 2015
General Session III: Facilitation: At Your Service – Making Travel Easier
PANELISTS:
1. Carlos Vogeler, Executive Secretary, United Nations World Tourism Organization;
2. Christopher Thompson, President and CEO, Brand USA;
3. Lionel Van Der Walt, Area Manager, Caribbean, International Air Transport Association (IATA);
4. Isabel Hill, Director, National Travel and Tourism Office, U.S. Department of Commerce
General Session IV: “The Age of Innovation – Increasing ROI”
PANELISTS:
1. Karolin Troubetzkoy, Owner and Manager, Anse Chastanet/Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia;
2. Maurice Jenkins, Director of Information Systems, Miami/Dade International Airport.
General Session V: “Business Opportunities: Teach Me to Niche”
SPEAKERS:
1. David Paisley, Senior Research Director, Community Marketing & Insight, Inc.;
2. Ting Ting Yang, Senior Marketing Strategist, Google;
3. Leah Marville – Chief Executive Officer, My Destination Weekend.
State of the Industry Conference 2015 Press Conference
International tourist arrivals in the Caribbean continue to be strong with 5.8 per cent increase through June, outpacing all major regions of the world. For the first six months the Caribbean welcomed 14.8 million, approximately 800 thousand or 5.8 per cent higher than the corresponding period in 2014, well above the 4.1 per cent recorded globally.
- 2014 - St. Thomas Presentations
2014 – St. Thomas, USVI
Breaking Down Barriers to Travel. Are We Ready? ~ Brian Challenger, Chairman, CTO Aviation Task Force
Tourism Innovation and Enterprise: Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) Opportunities ~ S. Brian Samuel, Vice President, Castalia Strategic Advisors
Diversifying the Tourism Product: Taking Advantage of Opportunities in Medical, Health, and Wellness Tourism ~ Josef Woodman, CEO and Founder, Patients Beyond Borders
How to Position the Caribbean for Change ~ Alex Zozaya, Chief Executive Officer, Apple Leisure Group
Uncovering Tourism Insights using Google Search Trends ~ Dr. Qing Wu, Senior Economist, Google
Surveying Medical Tourism’s Potential Health Equity Impacts ~ Rory Johnston, PhD student, Faculty of Health Science, Simon Fraser University
- 2013 - Martinique Presentations
2013 – Martinique
CTO Board Presentations
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Conference Presentations
TSA Workshop papers ~ you have to be logged in as a TSA group member, Minister or Director to view TSA papers.
Realities of Intra-Caribbean Tourism and Who Gets It ~ Brian Challenger Introduction
Presentation by Seabourne Airlines ~ Jaime A. López-Díaz
Presentation by Insel Air ~ Albert Kluyver
Presentation by LIAT ~ Lesroy Browne
American Express ~ Eugenio Fonseca
Habitation Clement ~ Celia Sainville
Yachting in the Caribbean ~ Bob Hathaway, Marina at Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia
Network Planning: Decision Drivers and Influencing the Outcome ~ Christine Kennedy, Delta
Airline Capacity in the Caribbean ~ Michael Lum, Sixel Consulting Group, Inc
Delivering Authenticity: The Truth About Product Differentiation ~ Lennox HoneyChurch
There’s an App for That ~ Dwayne Bishop, Opus Seven
Emerging Outbound Markets ~ Paul Cohen, Optriant
Experiences 100% Made in Martinique ~ Commissioner Karine Roy Camille
Being a Digital Ambassador for your Destination ~ Jim Brody, TravelZoo
Perfecting the Caribbean Digital Experience ~ Olivier Henry Biabaud
- 2012 - St. Kitts & Nevis Presentations
Top 10 Caribbean Destination Marketing Insights — Rafael Cardozo President & Creative Director, Tambourine
New Media vs Traditional Media, Who is getting the Message? -– Ernesto Sosa, SoWeb
Leeward Flight Services — Dinesh Burrenchobay
Kiawah Partners — Charles P. “Buddy” Darby III, Chairman & CEO
Yahoo – Next Generation Content Experience –- Brendon Augustine
The Right Product. The Right Message. The Right Time — Beverly Nicholson-Doty
American Airlines (text); American Airlines (slides) — Art Torno
The Changing Role of the NTO’s — Carlos Vogeler, Regional Director for the Americas, UNWTO
The Challenges of Regional Transportation: Where is the Solution? — Captain Ian Brunton, CEO LIAT
The Changing Face of World Travel & Tourism – Winning Strategies for Caribbean Competitiveness — Samuel Raphael, Jungle Bay, Dominica
Sustainability as a Source of Competitive Advantage in the Travel and Tourism Industry — Seleni Matus, Senior Advisor, Destination Management, Sustainable Travel International
The Changing Face of World Travel & Tourism — Val Kempadoo, Kittitian Hill
State of Caribbean Tourism — Winfield Griffith
Opening remarks by outgoing CTO Chairman — Ricky Skerrit
- 2011 - St. Martin Presentations
2011 – St. Martin
A World View of the State of the Tourism Industry— Keith Williams, CEO, British Airways
Air Canada’s World— Vijay Bathija, Senior Director of Network Planning, Air Canada
New Markets, New Horizons: Competing successfully for the right opportunities— Edmond Rose, Dir. Comm. & Revenue Planning, Virgin Atlantic
Presentation by Ian Burns, CEO, RedJet
Presentation by Brian Challenger, CEO, Liat
Presentation by Edwin Hodge, Managing Director, WinAir
Boom Your Brand — Jacinthe Paré, Partner & Account Group Director/Account Manager, BCF
Public – Private Partnerships: Implications for Air Service Development— Nigel Mayes, Vice President, ROUTES
What Makes for a Successful Public/Private Sector Partnership — Rafael Cardozo, President & Creative Director, Tambourine Creative
Using Limited Resources to the Greatest Advantage—Miranda Joyce, CEO, SugarFly
2011 Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America— Ryan Manville, Vice President of Corporate Research + Insights, American Express
View Specialists in the Art of Travel— Keith Waldon, Vice President/Business Development, Virtuoso Luxury Travel Network
Influencing the Affluent – A Perspective from the Sea —Coleen Deverteuil, Member, Marine Industries Association of Florida
View presentation by David Scowsill, World Travel Tourism Council
Securing Intra-Regional Travel – Michael Jones, JRCC IMPACS & Tonya Ayow, Director Deputy Director (Ag)
Hugh Riley interview with TravelMole — http://www.travelmole.tv/conference.php?ajid=2&tp=122
Presentation about Saint Kitts and Nevis — http://www.travelmole.tv/watch_multiplevdos.php?sid=&id=15613