Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization

“We are thrilled to be able to bring back this important event (Caribbean Week in New York) that highlights the dynamism of the Caribbean and our strong connection to the Northeastern USA, which is one of our primary source markets.” – Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization

“The Caribbean Tourism Organization is doing a phenomenal job of ensuring the destinations in the region are not competing against one another. Ships don’t just sail to one destination in a region but rather to many places and therefore working together is so important to the Caribbean’s success. Together, we are making faster decisions, having more discussions, and working more closely with one another.”– Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands

“While we’ve turned the pandemic corner, we’re not out of the woods yet. Many businesses are still climbing out of massive debts and facing global competitive pressures on price increases. Now is not the time to increase taxes as we are hearing from several countries.” – Nicola Madden-Greig, President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association

“Unfortunately, barriers to growth persist for intra-regional Caribbean air travel. At issue is the outmoded taxation system governing commercial aviation in the Caribbean. This system acts as a veritable economic handbrake, preventing expanded intra-regional connectivity and the subsequent boost to GDP from creating new multi-destination leisure and business travel options.” – Philippe Bayard, CEO, Sunrise Airways

“Let nobody fool you, I’ve heard it again and again for 40 years: ‘Oh, the retailers are going to go out of business with the OTAs.’ They’re still here, man.” – Donnie Dawson, former Deputy Director, Jamaica Tourist Board

“At Fond Doux, we walk the talk and believe that it’s our responsibility to preserve the natural beauty of St. Lucia while providing our guests with a unique and authentic experience.” – Eroline Lamontagne, Co-Owner, Fond Doux Eco Resort

“As we move towards the future, we are excited to partner with FCCA (the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Assocation) and further develop the business and destination through various initiatives.” – Alexander Gumbs, CEO, Port St. Maarten

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