The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) and their 25 member destinations have been closely monitoring geopolitical developments in Venezuela and addressing disruptions experienced by travellers due to the temporary closure of airspace during the past weekend.
The Caribbean has extensive experience managing external disruptions and has consistently demonstrated the resilience of its tourism industry. They are grateful to their airline partners for adding capacity to ensure travellers were able to continue with their plans, and to the accommodations sector for its flexibility in supporting affected guests, while safeguarding the region’s vital economic engine.
Cruise and air travel within the Caribbean remain operational, and advance bookings continue to be strong. CTO encourages travellers to proceed with their plans and assures partners and visitors that the Caribbean remains open for business and ready to welcome travellers.
The CTO’s 2026 theme, ‘One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,’ invites travellers and partners to discover a unified region of boundless diversity. While they feature world-class resorts, boutique hotels and breathtaking eco-adventures, their heart remains their legendary hospitality — the warmth of their people who ensure that every guest feels at home.
From pristine beaches to vibrant heritage festivals and world-class cuisine, the region offers a seamless journey to explore, discover and connect within a safe and welcoming environment. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), headquartered in Barbados, is the Caribbean’s tourism development agency, comprising membership of the region’s finest countries and territories, including Dutch-, English- and French-speaking, as well as a range of private sector allied members.
Their vision is to position the Caribbean as the most desirable, year-round, warm-weather destination, and its purpose is Leading Sustainable Tourism - One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean. Among the benefits to its members, the organization provides specialized support and technical assistance in sustainable tourism development, marketing, communications, advocacy, human resource development, event planning & execution, and research & information technology.
