Caribbean Week Returns to New York Starting June 1, 2026

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has confirmed the return of Caribbean Week to New York, launching on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the InterContinental New York Times Square. The event coincides with the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month and operates under the theme "One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences."

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley will head the delegation of Caribbean tourism ministers, commissioners and directors attending the event. Ian Gooding-Edghill, CTO Chairman and Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport, will also lead the delegation and deliver the opening keynote address.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr., the ninth elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, will deliver remarks at the opening ceremony on June 1. Throughout the week, ministers, commissioners, tourism directors and senior industry executives from across the region will participate in strategic meetings, workshops, networking activities and special events.

Premier Wheatley will take part in a highly anticipated session titled "Around the Caribbean in 60 Minutes" alongside the CTO Council of Ministers. The broader program encompasses strategic discussions on tourism leadership, marketing strategies, airlift development, inclusive tourism, sustainability and the next generation of Caribbean tourism innovation.

Key program components include:

• An all-day marketing conference
• Caribbean Media Awards
• CTO Foundation Scholarship Awards Luncheon
• The launch of CTO TV, a media and travel trade marketplace
• An allied members showcase breakfast
• The official launch of a new supply-side initiative for Caribbean tourism

The event receives support across multiple sponsorship tiers:

Platinum Elite: United States Virgin Islands

Gold Elite: Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands

Gold: The Bahamas, St. Kitts

Silver: Global Ports Holding, Grenada, Sandals, SITA

Bronze: Barbados, Sojern, Travel & Adventure Show, Trove Tourism, Development Advisors

Contributing sponsors include Bay Gardens Resorts, Carnival Corporation (in partnership with Acordis International Corp.), Diamonds International, Expedia Group, Sunrise Airways, Travel Unity, TRÈFLE (British Virgin Islands) and Virgin Voyages.

The Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Partners comprise the Inter-American Development Bank and Royal Caribbean.

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Fuente: Cruise Industry News