Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Media Trip Showcases Caribbean Cultural Diversity, Stunning Landscapes, and Inter-Island Travel Growth

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) organized a multi-destination media trip from May 17-27, showcasing the region’s diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences while highlighting the connectivity and growth of inter-island travel.

Journalists Tyler Fox (Travel Off Path), Simone Harvin (Bleu Magazine), and Julian Belinque (Travel2Latam) explored the varied landscapes, cultures, and experiences across St. Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

The journey began in St. Lucia, where the group discovered the island’s iconic natural attractions and enjoyed unique experiences.

They took a dip in the therapeutic Sulphur Springs, crafted their own chocolate bars at Project Chocolat, and had lunch at the breathtaking Jade Mountain. The group was accompanied by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s Rondel Charlery, Francine Holder, and Ernie George, along with Darcel Choy of Marketplace Excellence.

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From left: The group at Project Chocolat. On the right: Tyler Fox samples the chocolate he made.

Next, a brief stop in Barbados allowed the media to explore one of the island’s geological marvels, Harrison’s Cave, guided by Cara Jean-Baptiste of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI).

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From left: The group with BTMI’s Cara Jean-Baptiste outside Harrison’s Cave in Barbados. On the right: The group during the cave tour.

In Jamaica, the journalists visited Montego Bay for the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, then traveled to Kingston to experience the island’s rich cultural heritage at the iconic Bob Marley Museum.

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Julian Belinque and Tyler Fox at the Bob Marley Museum

The final stop was the Cayman Islands, where the group explored the destination’s stunning natural beauty. They visited the Queen Elizabeth II Royal Botanic Park, encountered stingrays at the renowned Stingray City, immersed themselves in the art scene at the Visual Arts Society, and learned about the island’s history with a guided tour of Pedro St. James.

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The group, including Darcel Choy from Marketplace Excellence (pictured at center), at Stingray City in Grand Cayman.

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Here, journalists are enjoying the Queen Elizabeth II Royal Botanic Park in the Cayman Islands.

From natural wonders to cultural treasures and warm Caribbean hospitality, the CHTA multi-destination media trip showcased the region’s remarkable diversity. The journalists experienced top-notch accommodations at partnering hotels, including Bay Gardens Beach Resort in St. Lucia, Excellence Oyster Bay in Jamaica, and Grand Cayman Marriott Resort in the Cayman Islands. This journey was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Jamaica Tourist Board, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, with flights provided by interCaribbean Airways and Cayman Airways.