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The North American leadership selected Trinidad due to its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and engaging sites and attractions.

For the period January to August 2023, visitor arrivals to Trinidad and Tobago were 208,183.

The North American region represented the main source market, averaging 61% of total arrivals. Other notable markets included Caricom (16%) and Europe (15%).

The top three reasons visitors travel to Trinidad included : Visiting Friends and Relatives, (32%) followed by Leisure/ Beach Vacation (30%) and Business Conventions (11%).

The gender distribution among Trinidad visitors comprised of 48% Male and 52% Female.

The Hotel Occupancy rate for the month of July was 62%, with an Average Daily Rate (ADR) of TT$1,116.

The month of August experienced an increase in the Occupancy rate to 67% with the Average Daily Rate (ADR) at TT$1,073.

We are happy to welcome a special delegation from the Curaçao Tourist Board, led by Elaine Francisca, Regional Sales Manager, who arrived in Trinidad on Caribbean Airlines!

She is joined by Tourism stakeholders from various hotels and tour operators and the delegation will conduct Sales calls, sales presentations, and co- host a travel trade reception.

In welcoming them to our country we are happy to say that this isn’t just about hospitality; it’s about forging connections and unlocking new opportunities for our country.

When regional tourism boards like Curaçao come knocking on our doors, it’s a golden opportunity for us to strengthen ties, facilitate two-way traffic, and elevate the overall tourism experience.

We’re not just neighbours; we’re Caribbean partners. Collaborations like these reinforce our regional unity and showcase the incredible diversity of our nations. Working together to improve routes and travel options means it’s easier for travellers from both sides to explore new horizons. It’s not just about getting from A to B; it’s about crafting a seamless travel experience.

Tourism Trinidad is committed to fostering talent and creating authentic travel experiences Keeping this in mind we just concluded a media workshop in collaboration with COSTAATT

Sharing this moment from our Familiarization Trip (Fam Trip) with foreign media. They took some time to check out the CPL at the Queen’s Park Oval, and the atmosphere was electric!

Trinidad is not just a destination; it’s an experience that blends sports, music, cuisine, and the warmest hospitality. We hope these journalists on seeing our diverse culture, record and relay what made their visit unforgettable.

This expansion comes on the heels of Tourism Trinidad’s successful participation in Vakantiebeurs 2023, a leading European tourism fair held in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts led a delegation to the tourism fair and also had fruitful discussions with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ executives at the airline’s headquarters.  During this meeting, the airline expressed their satisfaction with the performance of the Amsterdam to Port of Spain route indicating that it performed ‘above their expectations’.

Tourism is proud to be a sponsor of the Trinbago Knight Riders and by extension the CPL

Tourism Trinidad is proud to join hands with the global community in celebrating World Steelpan Month throughout August and, in particular, World Steelpan Day on August 11th. As the birthplace of the steelpan, Trinidad and Tobago takes immense pride in showcasing this remarkable musical instrument that holds a special place in the hearts of locals and captivates visitors from around the world.

Tourism Trinidad congratulates Pan Trinbago and by extension the pan fraternity during these exciting and important times for the national instrument.