The Caribbean tourism sector seeks to put the 2017 disaster behind it and awaits 2018 with "optimism and enthusiasm".
In his New Year message, the Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Hugh Riley said that "if 2017 had been a difficult year, mainly due to the damage caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria, which have not not only destroyed property, but also took the lives of many of our fellow citizens ”, there were reasons to be optimistic for this year 2018.
He said he was confident about the recovery of those affected by the hurricanes. Tourists planning their trip this year, if not next year, to the hurricane-affected islands should expect to see "a better product, more solidly rebuilt, and one that will be even more attractive."
2018, the year of rejuvenation
With tourism being the primary economic driver for most Caribbean countries, Hugh Riley said the CTO would continue to focus on "creating value and an exceptional experience for visitors." "
The region's chief tourism official also expressed thanks to CTO member countries, partners and other stakeholders for their assistance to hurricane-affected destinations and the efforts of the regional tourism organization.
The Secretary General of the organization has also declared 2018 to be the year of well-being and rejuvenation. "Well-being and rejuvenation are important aspects of the Caribbean tourism product, we encourage our member countries and private sector partners to plan and organize events and activities around this theme," said Hugh Riley.
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