News Americas, NEW YORK, N.Y., Fri. June 10, 2011: The leading association for professionals serving travelers to, from and within North America and the Caribbean Tourism Organization are teaming up.
The two sides signed a partnership agreement this week, aimed at promoting opportunities to tourism businesses in the over 30 member countries of the CTO.
The move will also give NTA tour operators easier access to Caribbean destinations. CTO Chairman, Senator Ricky Skerritt, and Lisa Simon, president of the NTA, signed the agreement at a news conference Thursday at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, home of the annual CTO event which celebrates Caribbean tourism and the rich heritage and culture of the region.
“This match creates an important commercial opportunity for CTO members”, said Skerritt. “NTA is an international association focused on travel to, from and within North America, which fits perfectly with the product offerings of CTO members,” he said. “I expect that this partnership agreement will create more North American tourism arrivals for the Caribbean”
Simon also welcomes the agreement between the two groups. “NTA tour operators are familiar with the fantastic Caribbean destinations, and the CTO recognizes the huge potential this represents for their members. This collaboration simply makes it easier for both NTA and the CTO to bring new business opportunities to our members,” she said. “It’s wonderful to join forces officially, bring value to the industry overall and discover ways to connect our members.”
