- Travel Industry and Media Events
- Avalon Invest Caribbean Now 2013
- Caribbean Marketing Conference
- Caribbean Media Marketplace
- Networking Breakfast for Ministers and Directions of Tourism and Allied Members
- Trade Show & Educational Seminar for Travel Agents
- Workshop for NTOs
Sponsors & Participants
- Jamaica Tourist Board
- Association of Travel Meeting Executives
- Brides
- Anguilla Tourist Board
- St. Martin Promotional Bureau
- Barbados Tourism Authority
- British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission
- Guyana Tourism Authority
- Saint Lucia Tourist Board
- St. Maarten Tourist Board
- Turks & Caicos Tourist Board
- The New York Times
- Antigua & Barbuda Department of Tourism
Caribbean Marketing Conference and Awards Luncheon
Friday June 8, 2012
8:00 AM – 1:45 PM
New York Marriott - 1535 Broadway, NYC 10036
The Caribbean Marketing Conference and Awards Luncheon is one of the highlights of Caribbean Week. Now in its 18th year, the Conference which is hosted by the CTO Allied members in collaboration with the Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME), will be attended by Ministers, Commissioners and Directors of Tourism as well as senior tourism industry representatives from the private sector. This is a session that is guaranteed to be stimulating!
Early arrivals are treated to a Continental Breakfast before the Conference and an Awards Luncheon, complete with entertainment, afterwards.
Registration fee varies by category of membership.
For persons who wish to join the Caribbean Marketing Conference via LIVE WEB VIDEO STREAMING at $125.00, please click on the following link to register http://payperview.intacs.com/ctenews/html/. Registration should be completed at lease one hour prior to the event to avoid any delays.
CARIBBEAN MARKETING AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Luncheon is included in the registration for the Conference. All others must purchase a ticket. Tickets should be priced at $150 this year.
The following 4 awards will be presented at the Luncheon:
The Marcia Vickery Travel Journalism Award
The Marcella Martinez Award
The “Jerry”
The Allied Award
The following 4 speakers will attend the Marketing Conference:
Please download the early registration form below.
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Early arrivals are treated to a Continental Breakfast before the Conference and an Awards Luncheon, complete with entertainment, afterwards.
Registration fee varies by category of membership.
CTO Government Members — $300
CTO Allied/Affiliate/Carrier Member — $350
Non-Member — $450.00
Deduct $25 for payment by May 21, 2012
For persons who wish to join the Caribbean Marketing Conference via LIVE WEB VIDEO STREAMING at $125.00, please click on the following link to register http://payperview.intacs.com/ctenews/html/. Registration should be completed at lease one hour prior to the event to avoid any delays.
CARIBBEAN MARKETING AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Luncheon is included in the registration for the Conference. All others must purchase a ticket. Tickets should be priced at $150 this year.
The following 4 awards will be presented at the Luncheon:
The Marcia Vickery Travel Journalism Award
The Marcia Vickery Travel Journalism Award is for excellence in travel journalism to a writer who has consistently made an outstanding contribution to the Caribbean through media.
The Marcella Martinez Award
The Marcella Martinez Award honors individuals in the industry who through their untiring efforts strengthen the marketing programs of our Caribbean destinations, and who have shown diligent support for the region's educational and cultural values.
The “Jerry”
The “Jerry” was conceived in 1997 in memory of the late Jerry Magit, a fellow allied member who represented the Allied membership on the CTO Board of Directors. The Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a passion for the development of the region and has dedicated time, energy, money and other personal and professional resources to the development of the Caribbean.
Only Allied Members in good standing may nominate a candidate in either of the two categories. All submissions should be made by Friday, April 27, 2012.
Submissions should be in the form of an essay, not to exceed 250 words describing why the candidate merits the Award for which he or she is being nominated. Nominations should be sent electronically to CTOny@caribtourism.com or by mail to CTO, Allied Awards, 80 Broad Street, Suite 3200, New York, NY 10004.
The selection of the winner will be made by a Jury comprising the individuals elected to represent the Allied membership on the CTO Board of Directors.
The Allied Award
Established in 2005, the Allied Award is presented to an individual from among the CTO family - (Government Member, Carrier Member (Airlines and Cruise Lines), Allied Member (which includes Hotels, Tour Operator, Marketing Company, Newspaper, Magazine, Television), Affiliate Members and CTO staff - who has done an extraordinary job of contributing, in a tangible way, to the sustainable development of the region.
Only Allied Members in good standing may nominate a candidate in either of the two categories. All submissions should be made by Friday, April 29, 2011.
Submissions should be in the form of an essay, not to exceed 250 words describing why the candidate merits the Award for which he or she is being nominated. Nominations should be sent electronically to CTOny@caribtourism.com or by mail to CTO, Allied Awards, 80 Broad Street, Suite 3200, New York, NY 10004.
The selection of the winner will be made by a Jury comprising the individuals elected to represent the Allied membership on the CTO Board of Directors.
The following 4 speakers will attend the Marketing Conference:
PhoCus Wright's Philip Wolf will leave you buzzing with an exciting presentation on facing the ultimate challenge: Increasing your ROI
Michael Grillo of American Express Business Insights glean invaluable tips on profiting from the luxury market
Jonathan Sandak of Nokia will share practical information on the opportunities presented by social media, as well as its impact and implications
Peggy Bendell of Bendell Communications International will offer great tips on public relations and how to make it work in a splintered market
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