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CMEx donation boosts classroom technology at Barbados school
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A US$2,500 contribution from Caribbean Media Exchange to The St. Michael School Alumni Association is helping install classroom technology and support student development at a Barbados secondary school.
Pow(H)er Experience + Awards returns to New York City Nov. 18-19
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Support Your Girlfriends and Tené Nicole will host the 8th annual Pow(H)er Experience + Awards in New York City on Nov. 18-19, 2026, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry figures for a conference and awards dinner.
Merlin Software marks 20 years in vacation ownership tech
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Merlin Software is celebrating two decades as a technology partner to timeshare and vacation ownership resorts, highlighting its cloud-first platform, unified database and global client base.
What to Ask Before Choosing a Sandals or Beaches Advisor
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Rivage Travel founder Jonathan Patton says travelers booking Sandals or Beaches vacations should look beyond certifications and ask five practical questions before choosing an advisor.
CTO scholarship foundation launches 30th anniversary challenge for 30 scholarships
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization Scholarship Foundation kicked off a regional campaign at SOTIC 2026 in Guyana to fund 30 scholarships in 2027, its 30th anniversary year.
South Florida cake festival expands to 20 Caribbean destinations
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The fifth annual Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 15, bringing bakers from more than 20 Caribbean countries and territories, Caribbean food and spirits, and cultural performances to The Venue Fort…
Billy Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board
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William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Allied Board for the 2026-2028 term, as three new members join the five-person group.
Greenwich Polo Club heads from polo to CSI5* show jumping
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Greenwich Polo Club is closing its 2026 season with the East Coast Open before hosting CSI Greenwich, a two-day international show jumping event in late September.
Guyana to host cruise master class at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will stage a Cruise Master Class in Guyana during SOTIC 2026, with FCCA CEO Michele Paige headlining a session aimed at building cruise tourism capacity and partnerships.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
Xtrip opens regional offices in Dubai and the Caribbean
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Xtrip Inc. has opened new enterprise offices in Dubai and George Town, Cayman Islands, expanding into the Middle East and Caribbean.
Greenwich Polo Club rolls from Silver Cup drama into Gold Cup final
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Greenwich Polo Club closed out a tense East Coast Silver Cup and now turns to the East Coast Gold Cup final on July 18, presented by Interactive Brokers.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
CTO honors Caribbean media winners and launches CTO TV in New York
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization recognized journalists, broadcasters and digital creators at its annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon in New York on June 7, 2026. The event also marked the debut of CTO TV, a new platform aimed at expanding…
CTO and TEMPO Networks deepen 20-year Caribbean media partnership
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization and TEMPO Networks have launched a strategic partnership to expand digital, social and broadcast coverage of Caribbean tourism, culture and events.
AfriKin brings Taste of AfriKin back to North Miami for Miami Spice 2026
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AfriKin Foundation says Taste of AfriKin returns Sept. 6, 2026, to Maison AfriKin in North Miami during Miami Spice season, with African and Caribbean food, live performances and the Jollof Cook-Off. The ticketed event is presented with the…
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
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