The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced an impressive lineup of speakers for Caribbean Week in New York 2024. This year’s event will feature a diverse array of leaders, including a Deputy Prime Minister from the Caribbean, a leading airline executive, a renowned music producer, a world-class Caribbean communications specialist, and a cutting-edge data engineer specializing in artificial intelligence.
Rosa Harris, Chairman of the CTO Board of Directors and spokesperson for Caribbean Week, highlighted the strong interest from speakers and panelists. Confirmed speakers include I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of The Bahamas; José Freig, Vice President of International Operations at American Airlines; music producer Evan Rogers; Lisa-Ann Joseph, Managing Director of Reputation Management Caribbean Ltd. in Trinidad and Tobago; and data engineer and solutions architect Femi Anthony.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary with the theme “Connecting the Globe, Celebrating Diversity,” Caribbean Week 2024 will feature a dynamic lineup of events and business meetings. These sessions will include the CTO Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Ministerial Council, focusing on critical issues shaping Caribbean tourism and providing an opportunity for strategic dialogue.
The week begins with a church service and a Business and Tourism Marketing Symposium. Returning this year are the Caribbean Media Awards and the popular Media Marketplace. In line with its commitment to fostering innovation, CTO will host a special session on artificial intelligence, highlighting the organization’s forward-thinking approach.
The impactful work of the CTO Scholarship Foundation and the recently launched Jean Holder Memorial Scholarship will be highlighted, along with the highly anticipated Women’s Leadership Breakfast Awards.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is the headline sponsor of Caribbean Week in New York. Gold sponsors include the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. Sandals Resorts International is a silver sponsor. Additional supporters include Caribbean Media Exchange, Diamonds International, and Marketplace Excellence.
