Carnival Company highlighted its dedication to Caribbean tourism on the Caribbean Tourism Group’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Trade Convention (SOTIC) within the Cayman Islands final week.
Carnival supported the Tropical Transport Regional Tourism Youth Congress and took part in a key panel dialogue on cruise sector development, the corporate said.
Carnival Company awarded a $4,000 scholarship to the Regional Tourism Youth Congress winner for the very best concept to advance Caribbean tourism. Moreover, in partnership with Acordis Worldwide Corp., the corporate introduced a laptop computer to the second-place winner. The Congress, which incorporates college students aged 14 to 17 from CTO member international locations, focuses on exploring and shaping the way forward for Caribbean tourism.
Marie McKenzie, senior vice chairman of presidency and vacation spot affairs for Carnival Company, mentioned: “Carnival Company is proud to help the CTO’s Youth Congress and spend money on the way forward for Caribbean tourism. We imagine within the potential of Caribbean youth to form an progressive and sustainable future for the business. This scholarship is only one manner we’re working to nurture expertise and create alternatives for the subsequent era of tourism leaders.”
David Candib, vice President of port Operations for Carnival Cruise Line, participated in a panel dialogue on the “Development of the Cruise Sector” alongside Richard Sasso, chairman of MSC Cruises USA. Candib mentioned the business’s record-breaking efficiency and Carnival’s growth plans.
“The cruise business continues to interrupt information, with demand for cruise holidays at an all-time excessive,” mentioned Candib. “Carnival Company just lately closed one other quarter delivering information throughout revenues, working earnings, buyer deposits, and reserving ranges, exceeding our steerage on each measure.”
Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s secretary-general and CEO, mentioned: “We’re delighted to have Carnival Company’s sturdy presence at SOTIC. Their dedication to Caribbean tourism, from empowering our youth to driving sustainable development, exemplifies the sort of partnership that propels our area ahead. The corporate’s initiatives in native employment and environmental stewardship are invaluable as we collectively form the way forward for Caribbean tourism.”
Carnival Company additionally gave the Youth Congress contributors a tour, permitting them to see first-hand the profession alternatives out there within the cruise business. The corporate presently employs about 1,400 Caribbean nationals on Carnival Cruise Line ships and is increasing its workforce via initiatives corresponding to partnerships with Caribbean Maritime College, nautical and culinary apprentice applications and recruitment efforts in Caribbean communities.
“Our participation on this convention and our ongoing initiatives reveal Carnival Company’s unwavering dedication to the Caribbean. We’re not simply cruise operators; we’re lively contributors in shaping a thriving, sustainable tourism ecosystem that advantages each guests and residents,” added McKenzie.
Picture: From L to R: Emile Hamilton, Commerce Supervisor of Tropical Transport; Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-Normal and CEO of the CTO; Anthurium Lewis, 2nd Place Winner, Tobago; Charlene Drakes, Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagements, Caribbean Area of Carnival Company & plc; Casey Davy, CEO of Breeze Journey Options