{"id":234065,"date":"2025-05-13T19:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=234065"},"modified":"2025-05-13T19:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:06:46","slug":"caribbean-week-2025-new-york-in-caribbean-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/caribbean-week-2025-new-york-in-caribbean-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Week 2025: New York in Caribbean colors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From <strong>1\u1d49\u02b3 to June 6, 2025<\/strong>, New York will host <em><a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanweek.onecaribbean.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caribbean Week<\/a><\/em> and transform Times Square into a crossroads of culture, business and tourism, offering Latin American countries bordering the Caribbean Sea global exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecaribbean.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)<\/a><\/strong>, the event will take place at the <strong>Westin New York in Times Square<\/strong>. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJH5ZiQTO7V\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Caribbean Tourism Organization (@ctotourism)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons from Caribbean Week 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although exact figures have not been released, the latest version of the fair was distinguished by record attendance, with a notable presence of delegates from the region and the international market. Under the theme \u201c<strong>Connecting the World, Celebrating Diversity<\/strong>\u201d, this edition marked a turning point for the <em>CTO<\/em> after years of limited coordination between Caribbean destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of the event reflected a renewed sense of unity, with countries working together <strong>to promote the region as a cohesive, diverse and competitive destination<\/strong>. Key sessions addressed priorities such as improving air connectivity, regional cooperation and, for the first time, the use of AI in tourism, setting the scene for this year&#8217;s agenda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A forward-looking program<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-cbbnweekJune1to62025-523x465-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234057\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-cbbnweekJune1to62025-523x465-1.jpg 523w, https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-cbbnweekJune1to62025-523x465-1-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the aim of promoting <strong>tourism that is not only sustainable, but also innovative and prepared for the future<\/strong>, this year&#8217;s theme is \u201c<strong>Resilience of the Caribbean: <\/strong><em>Creating Tomorrow&#8217;s Tourism<\/em>\u201d. The 2025 program with its \u201cReimagine Plan\u201d will address key issues, focusing on the Caribbean&#8217;s capacity to adapt and transform in the face of global challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The week&#8217;s highlights :<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf <strong>Artificial intelligence and hotel innovation sessions<\/strong>: exploring how AI can transform the tourism experience and improve operational efficiency in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf <strong>Caribbean Air Transport Forum<\/strong>: Addressing route development, aviation competitiveness and strategies to improve air connectivity in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf <strong>Women&#8217;s Leadership Luncheon<\/strong>: An awards ceremony and celebration for women leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of Caribbean tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf <strong>Orange economy sessions<\/strong>: a forum to discuss the potential of the creative and cultural industries as a driver of economic growth and tourism in the regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the conferences, a series of B2B meetings will aim to attract investment and collaboration &#8211; all under <strong>a carbon-neutral charter <\/strong>steered by the CTO and its partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanweek.onecaribbean.org\/programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A celebration of Caribbean culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>Our music, dance, art and cuisine are powerful tourism assets that satisfy travelers&#8217; desire for authentic experiences<\/em>,\u201d said <strong>Dona Regis-Prosper, General Secretary and Executive Director of the CTO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>June 5, 2025<\/strong>, the first-ever <strong>Caribbean Cultural Showcase<\/strong> will immerse visitors in the richness and diversity of the region&#8217;s traditions. 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