The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to stage one of the most impactful events in the regional travel calendar with Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, running June 1 through 6.
This year’s edition, themed “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism,” promises an impressive convergence of tourism titans, government ministers, media influencers, and cultural icons to celebrate and chart the future of Caribbean tourism in North America’s most dynamic city.
Held annually in alignment with Caribbean-American Heritage Month, CWNY has evolved into the premier platform to showcase the vibrancy, innovation, and economic power of the Caribbean tourism sector. This year, the program has expanded its scope with focused sessions on technology, sustainability, youth innovation, and cultural celebration.
Star-Studded Lineup of Tourism Leaders and Influencers
CWNY 2025 will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers and panelists representing governments, private industry, media, and culture. Leading the delegation are tourism ministers and senior officials from key Caribbean territories, including:
- Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Cardigan Connor, Minister of Tourism, Anguilla
- Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Bermuda
- Latia Duncombe, Director General, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
- Charles “Max” Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Antigua and Barbuda
- Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, St. Kitts and Nevis
- Ian Gooding-Edghill, Barbados Minister of Tourism & International Transport, Chairman of the CTO Ministerial Council
These government leaders will join influential corporate executives such as Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, and media luminaries like Jennifer Bisram, CBS News New York anchor, and Peter Greenberg, Emmy-winning CBS Travel Editor.
Additionally, notable cultural figures will add vibrancy and local flavor, including Asa Banton, famed Bouyon artist from Dominica, and Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond.
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