In 1627, the entire island was forested. Within 20 years, sugar plantations had replaced the trees.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) declared 2019 Year of Caribbean Festivals, what will bring opportunities for travelers and vacation planner to share their experiences.
Hugh Riley, CTO Secretary General said that while each destination is unique and attractive on its own right the common denominator for all Caribbean societies is a desire for celebrating life and each country of the area offers a pace that cannot be repeated in any other country.
He noted that the Year of Festivals will highlight expressions of music, art, candles, lights, food, rum, religious, literary and dance that are held throughout the region, so they are themes that can easily be adopted by all CTO destinations members.
He added that throughout 2019, the region will celebrate those festivities with the unique rhythms of each destination and considered that the festivals help energize communities, while giving visitors more reasons to enjoy those tourist sites.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization Secretary General announced that the Year of Festivals will focus on the fascinating events that have become an integral part of the Caribbean region's tourism calendar.
During 2019 the CTO will assists member countries with a variety of promotional concepts and opportunities that can be implemented around the theme of festivals to attract consumers, travel professionals and creators of unique holiday experiences.
The promotion of these events will be done through social media and traditional media channels.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), with headquarters in Barbados, offices in New York and London and representation in Canada, is the Caribbean tourism development agency that comprises the membership of the best countries and territories in the region and includes Dutch, English, French and Spanish and allied members of the private sector.
The purpose of this organization is to position the Caribbean as the most desirable warm climate destination throughout the year and to lead sustainable tourism.
In 1627, the entire island was forested. Within 20 years, sugar plantations had replaced the trees.
