QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – MAY 27, 2023
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“I’ve made it known; coaching was not something I aspired to do during my playing days but it’s a role that actually chose me. I’m a work in progress.” – Daren Sammy, Head Coach, West Indies ODI and T20 teams (SportsMax)
“The New DMMO (Destination Marketing and Management Organization), Experience Turks and Caicos, is designed to more than market and promote the destination. Its mandate is to increase the tourism value chain throughout the entire destination, improve competitiveness, inclusive growth and sustainable development.” – Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism, Turks and Caicos Islands
“Tourism is the driver of our Caribbean economies, so it’s important that we see that spend not just being in the hotel and attraction sector, but permeates throughout the entire economy going into agriculture, manufacturing, and the creative industries.” – Nicola Madden-Greig, President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
“Given our pace of growth there will be an ongoing need for outstanding visitor accommodations, and I look forward to Hotel Indigo being ready to welcome guests in 2024. The brand associated with Indigo is characterized by quality, service and excellence which are attributes that reflect the Cayman Islands and our tourism industry.” – Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism and Ports, Cayman Islands
“The FCCA (Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association), with its extensive experience and unwavering commitment to the cruise industry, has played a pivotal role in driving tourism growth throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. By partnering with us, the FCCA aims to extend its impact and support the British Virgin Islands in becoming a prominent hub for cruise tourism in the region.” – Natasha Chalwell, Marketing Director, British Virgin Islands Ports Authority
“As we navigate the evolving landscape of business and tourism, let us remember the power of coming together, sharing our visions, and working collaboratively to shape a brighter future for the Caribbean.” – Dr. Basil Springer, Director, Marketplace Excellence Corporation | Caribbean Media Exchange, Inc.
“Maturity doesn’t come with age; it comes with acceptance of responsibility.” – Edwin Louis Cole
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