attends Caribbean Week 2023 in New York

Minister of Tourism, Hon Josephine Connolly recently led a delegation to the annual Caribbean Week 2023 organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).

The high-level event, held from June 5-8, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to deliberate on crucial matters impacting the Caribbean tourism sector.

The tourism minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Mr Wesley Clerveaux and Change Manager Ms Racquel Brown, Minister Connolly actively engaged in the Council of Ministers meeting held on June 6, a press statement from the Minister’s Office informed.

The session served as an exceptional platform to address various pertinent issues influencing the industry’s landscape.

Key agenda topics discussed during the Council of Ministers’ meeting covered a broad spectrum of concerns crucial to the region’s tourism industry. Including but not limited to the impact of sargassum on the tourism industry, a study on increasing airlift to the region, improving working benefits for tourism industry workers and comparative performance analysis.

Minister Connolly expressed enthusiasm for the constructive discussions held at the Council of Ministers’ meeting, affirming the commitment of the Ministry of Tourism and the government to collaborate closely with regional partners, stakeholders, and industry leaders to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Caribbean tourism sector.

On June 7, the Minister was a member of a panel discussion with regional counterparts on “The Winning Formula: Success stories from the Caribbean,” where she discussed the TCI’s journey to recovery and success following

Covid-19.

Caribbean Week 2023 is a testament to the region’s dedication to tourism excellence, sustainable development, and fostering mutually beneficial relationships within the industry. The outcomes of these deliberations will guide strategic decisions, policies, and initiatives aimed at propelling the Caribbean tourism sector to greater heights.

The TCI delegation was expected to return on June 9.