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Commemoration in Bridgetown to reflect on historic Barbados Programme of Action

2024-04-26T11:27:57+01:00

Key figures instrumental in launching the historic Barbados Programme of Action, which outlines global strategies for addressing climate change devastation and the sustainable development of small island developing states (SIDS), will discuss the origins of this significant diplomatic achievement.

U.S. - India partnership take lead on climate crisis

2024-04-25T08:47:16+01:00

Climate change demands global action!

CTO Secretary-General addresses UN Forum

2024-04-23T09:28:43+01:00

Last week, during the inaugural United Nations General Assembly Sustainability Week at UN Headquarters in New York, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), participated in a high-level thematic event on tourism.

Celebrating women of the U.S. Virgin Islands – Final Part

2024-04-23T09:25:33+01:00

In the final part of this six-part series, we highlight Virgin Islands women who are making significant contributions and were recently celebrated by the Virgin Islands 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee.

COP28 President receives inaugural 'Global Energy Transition Impact Award' from World Energy Council

2024-04-22T15:10:38+01:00

COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with an award by the World Energy Council for his leadership in advancing the energy transition through the delivery of the historic UAE Consensus.

ITC Limited - Hip Hop Hacked! Savlon Swasth India Mission's #HandwashLegends made handwashing cool for India's youth

2024-04-20T23:18:55+01:00

Getting kids to follow healthy habits is no easy task and is often met with resistance.

Key partners sign on as main sponsors of CTO’s Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada

2024-04-20T09:52:35+01:00

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has secured key industry partners and sponsors for the upcoming Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC 2024), hosted by the CTO in partnership with the Grenada Tourism Authority in Grenada to be held from tomorrow (April 22) to 24th.

II Magicos por Excelencias Awards presented at Tianguis Turístico 2024 in Acapulco

2024-04-20T09:48:41+01:00

The awards gala for the second edition of the Magicos por Excelencias Awards took place on April 12, 2024, at the Magistral Hall of the Mundo Imperial Convention Center in Acapulco.

CTO’s Caribbean Media Awards 2024 to Celebrate Excellence in Journalism

2024-04-20T09:43:13+01:00

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the return of its Caribbean Media Awards, the prestigious honour given to journalists and influencers whose work has significantly contributed to the promotion of Caribbean tourism.

India's ancient tradition that aligns mind, body and spirit – and where to experience it

2024-04-19T09:02:03+01:00

On a holiday to Kerala on India's south-western Malabar Coast, Shilpa Iyer decided to visit Kotakkal, a town that became famous after the establishment of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kerala's best-known centre for the practice of Ayurveda, in 1902.

Hamad International Airport recognised as the ‘World's Best Airport’ at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards

2024-04-19T08:58:14+01:00

Hamad International Airport, in Doha, has again secured its position as the ‘World's Best Airport’ by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.

AMN utilises SpaceX's Starlink Constellation to connect rural villages in Nigeria

2024-04-19T08:55:40+01:00

AMN is pleased to announce that the first AMN base station is now live using LEO backhaul from SpaceX's Starlink.

Popular personalities and political powerhouses to attend Grand Marshal Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2024

2024-04-18T11:30:18+01:00

The ACCBA (Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association) will have the presence of key representatives from Georgia’s political arena, community leadership and the Caribbean entertainment industry at the upcoming 37th annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival.

ISE Conference in Austria takes place with support from BE OPEN

2024-04-18T11:27:22+01:00

On April 10-11 in Graz, Austria, the International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2024) focused on how we can achieve energy sovereignty within a time horizon dictated by climate change and defined by politics.

Statia announce inaugural nature awareness festival

2024-04-17T08:49:06+01:00

The department of economy, nature and infrastructure (ENI) of the Statia Government has devised a creative way to promote understanding of the connection between sustainable use of natural resources and business stability, heritage, and well-being.

Record hot March sparks 'uncharted territory' fear

2024-04-15T22:56:17+01:00

A leading scientist has said that climate change could move into uncharted territory if temperatures don't fall by the end of the year.