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Connecting the Region: Destination Trinidad Welcomes LIAT2020 Airlines
On 19 December, 2024, Destination Trinidad proudly welcomed LIAT2020's inaugural flight to Port of Spain, marking a major milestone for connectivity across the Caribbean. With 250 additional seats daily, linking key destinations like St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua, St. Vincent, and Grenada, this service strengthens family ties, fosters cultural exchange, and boosts our tourism industry.
Congratulations to LIAT2020 and all stakeholders for making this vision a reality. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, more connected future for our region!
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Tourism Trinidad Receives Award for Compliance from the Integrity Commission
In recognition of its compliance efforts and in accordance with the Integrity in Public Life Act, the Integrity Commission presented an award to the Executive Members of Tourism Trinidad Limited for achieving a compliance rate of 90-100% in the filing of their Individual Declaration of Income, Asset...
Cruising into the Festive Season with the Enchanted Princess
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Enchanted Princess made her inaugural call to the Port of Port of Spain, bringing the festive joy of nearly 3,600 passengers to our shores. Over 800 guests explored the island through pre-booked and independent tours, immersing themselves in our vibrant culture. ...
Celebrating Excellence in Tourism & Culture!
The Lopinot Tourism Association Ltd. was honored with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by the Tunapuna / Piarco Regional Corporation for their outstanding contributions to tourism and the successful management of the Lopinot Chocolate Company at the Civic Awards and Gala reception held on Novemb...
TOURISM TRINIDAD AND UNITED AIRLINES DISCUSS PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE STRONGER DESTINATION MARKETING
Tourism Trinidad is exploring strategic partnerships with United Airlines to implement a more robust approach to destination marketing in our respective source markets. This approach intends to aggressively and systematically leverage the relationships and resources of both United Airlines and Touri...
World Tourism Day 2024: Celebrating the Vital Role of Tourism in Trinidad
As we celebrate World Tourism Day 2024, it’s important to acknowledge tourism's profound impact on Trinidad's economy and society. Known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, Trinidad is more than just a tropical escape—it's a key driver of economic growth, job creatio...
Tourism Stakeholder Among National Award Winners!
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Ms. Kathryn Mc Connie, who was awarded the National Hummingbird Silver Medal for her outstanding service and contributions to the tourism industry. Ms. Mc Connie's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in showcasing the beauty and culture o...
CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2024
Tourism Trinidad Limited played a key role as a host partner for the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, held from August 21st to 23rd, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain. This partnership aligns with Tourism Trinidad's ongoing efforts to collaborate with key stakeholders to boost visitor ...
Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2024, Jenelle Thongs.
Current Miss Universe Trinidad & Tobago candidate, Jenelle Thongs, is now fully equipped with our country’s destination information after she paid a courtesy call to the Chief Executive Officer (Interim) Mr. Cornell Buckradee of Tourism Trinidad Limited on Tuesday 13th August 2024. At this mee...
SUPPORTING HUMANITARIAN AID: TOURISM TRINIDAD PROVIDES DESTINATION INFORMATION TO THE CREW OF THE MV DAWN
Port of Spain, August 8, 2024 — Officials from Tourism Trinidad Limited warmly welcomed the crew of the MV Dawn humanitarian vessel, piloted by Captain Glenn Dalby, when it arrived at the Port of Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Monday, August 5, 2024. While docked, the vessel will conduct routine ...
Tourism Trinidad NEDCO and PTSC Empower Transport Operators With Incentives Workshop
Tourism Trinidad successfully hosted a workshop on April 18th, 2024, titled, "Tourism Development Act (TDA) 2000 – Tourism Incentives Workshop for Transport Operators." The workshop provided essential and timely information and resources to transportation providers on accessing incentives under th...
Partnering with Sacred Heart Girls’ RC School for Tourism Careers
Tourism Trinidad is committed to developing the next generation of tourism leaders. We were honored to collaborate with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Trinidad & Tobago and Sacred Heart Girls' RC School for their Open Day focused on community-based tourism careers. T...
Trinidad Welcomes Silver Dawn
Tourism Trinidad welcomed the Silver Dawn cruise ship and its passengers to Port of Spain. A special crest exchange ceremony was held, attended by dignitaries including Deputy Permanent Secretary Martel Waldron (Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts), Tourism Trinidad Chairman Cliff Hamilton, an...
Request for Proposals for the Management and Operation of the Hotel at NAPA
The Ministry of Tourism Culture and the Arts is seeking proposals for the Management and Operation of the Hotel at the National Academy for the Performing Arts, Trinidad and Tobago. Please see relevant information. Ministry's information page: https://mtca.gov.tt/media_gallery/request-for-prop...
Record-breaking thirteen hundred Emerald Princess passengers booked tours February 28th
As our busy cruise week continues the shore excursion staff on the Emerald Princess were recognised for the highest number of passengers on tours for the 2023-2024 season. Over 1,300 passengers are taking tours today. Trinidad being a unique destination with unbelievable tour experiences cont...
Hundreds of cruise passengers arrive in the last few days of February
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts and its implementing agency, Tourism Trinidad, are pleased to announce the arrival of three cruise ships to Port of Spain on February 27 and 28. This continues the positive trend of our 2023-2024 cruise season. On February 27, the Jewel of t...
Trinidadian wins Caribbean Baking Awards
Tourism Trinidad extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dexter Cambridge and his team for their outstanding victory in the first annual Caribbean Baking Awards Wine & Cake Tasting Showcase Competition. Their award-winning cake, 'Queen of Bacchanal,' not only showcased exceptional skill and cre...
Cricket World Cup 2024 starts 100 days countdown
The countdown is on! With just 100 days until the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 kicks off, Tourism Trinidad has joined in igniting the celebrations with a Launch Activation at the C3 Centre in San Fernando. This event, held on Thursday 22nd February, marked a global milestone as the West Indie...
Community Based Tourism Workshops Resume
The fifth iteration of the Ministry of Tourism Culture and the Arts, Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Enterprise Workshops has begun. January 17th marked the beginning of a 3-day workshop done in collaboration with Tourism Trinidad and NEDCO to train tourism stakeholders in the Princes Town communit...
Tour Guides receive international certifications
In partnership with the Aquila Center For Cruise Excellence, we have just celebrated the graduation of 19 exceptional tour guides from The Tour Guide Excellence Program! This program, endorsed by the FCCA, is an international certification and holds tremendous value, setting a high standard for ...
Request For Proposal for the Provision of Overseas Marketing – Carib & Latam
INVITATION TO TENDER Tourism Trinidad invites suitably qualified and experienced consultants to submit sealed tender proposals for the Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for the Caribbean & Latin American Region. TENDER DOCUMENTS Interested companies are r...
RFP Document – Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for The United Kingdom (UK)
INVITATION TO TENDER Tourism Trinidad invites suitably qualified and experienced consultants to submit sealed tender proposals for the Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for The United Kingdom (UK) for Trinidad. TENDER DOCUMENTS Interested companies are required...
RFP Document – Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for The European Market
INVITATION TO TENDER Tourism Trinidad invites suitably qualified and experienced consultants to submit sealed tender proposals for the Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for The European Market for Trinidad. TENDER DOCUMENTS Interested companies are required to ...
Request for Proposal (RFP) For the Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for United States of America
INVITATION TO TENDER Tourism Trinidad invites suitably qualified and experienced consultants to submit sealed tender proposals for the Provision of Overseas Public Relations & Marketing Services for United States of America for Trinidad. TENDER DOCUMENTS Interested companies are required to d...
Revolutionising Tourism Transactions through Digital Payments
Tourism Trinidad, in collaboration with the Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre (TTIFC), hosted a workshop to introduce cashless payment methods to local travel tourism merchants to catalyse a shift in the way the sector conducts business. The workshop, held at One FinTech Avenue, ...
Twenty thousand plus passengers arrive since start of cruise season 23-24
As the MSC Seaside made its inaugural visit to the Port of Port of Spain on Thursday 14th December, visitor arrivals from cruise ships this season passed the twenty thousand mark. Tourism Trinidad welcomes the influx of travellers set to explore the rich culture and culinary delights of our destinat...
Tourism Trinidad drives investment and enhancement in accommodation sector
Tourism Trinidad distributed cheques to six properties that concluded works under the last cycle of the Tourism Accommodation Upgrade Project (TAUP) marking a significant stride in bolstering Trinidad's tourism infrastructure. TAUP is an initiative, aimed at fortifying the tourism accommodation sect...
TTL Embraces M.I.C.E. Tourism to Boost Economy and Enhance Destination Appeal
For the period January to September 2022 there were 16,739 persons entering the country for business and conferences. For the corresponding period in 2023 this figure is 25,393. A fifty-two percent increase. According to CSO, total visitor expenditure of business travellers for 2022 was TT$221,182. ...
More planters for community tourism organisations
In the spirit of this year’s Caribbean Tourism Month theme, “One Caribbean: Investing in Our People, Protecting Our Planet, Prosperity for All,” Tourism Trinidad did its second handover of rum casks that will be given a new lease of life as planters for various community groups. A big thank...
Jewel of the Seas makes inaugural voyage to Trinidad
The Jewel of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, made its inaugural call to the Port of Port of Spain today (Tuesday, 21st). The ship arrives with an almost full passenger load, boasting 2,465 passengers and 842 crew, showcasing the growing appeal of Trinidad as a premier cruise dest...
Tourism Trinidad launches Lights of Trinidad
"Lights of Trinidad" is a testament to the mandate, "The Place That's Always in Season." This immersive festival will illuminate the final quarter of our year, transforming Trinidad into a dazzling spectacle of cultural vibrancy. Lights of Trinidad will bring together elements of Divali and Christ...
Tourism Trinidad at IPM 2023 Autumn
Tourism Trinidad is in Japan to attend the International Participants Meeting 2023 Autumn (IPM 2023 Autumn) alongside Commissioner General, Dhanraj Harrypersad, ExporTT, at the invitation of Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. At IPM 2023 Autumn, representatives met with Mr. Dimitri ...
Community Based Tourism Training Workshop held in Bagatelle Community Centre
Tourism Trinidad, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts, is conducting yet another Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Training Workshop, this time for tourism stakeholders in the Beausejour community and environs. This workshop is being held from November 15–17, 2023, at ...
Festive launch to Cruise Season 2023-2024
Tourism Trinidad has officially cut the ribbon to open the official launch of the highly anticipated 2023-2024 Cruise Ship Season. This exciting event was marked by the warm welcome of the Ruby Princess, the second ship of the season, from the renowned Princess Cruises line. The majority of the p...
IMEX 2023 attendance set to boost MICE Tourism
Tourism Trinidad recently engaged with 35 dedicated buyers at IMEX America 2023. Participation in this tradeshow will continue opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships that will benefit both our beautiful island and the global event industry. With a lineup of 290 speakers sharing their...
Tourism Trinidad attending FCCA 2023
Conferences like these are both important and lucrative. Following our attendance in 2022, Trinidad and Tobago was able to register a 51 percent increase in cruise passenger arrivals which promises to make the 2023-2024 Cruise Ship season a successful one. Attendees are also organisations interes...
Tourism Trinidad supports Caribbean Shipping Association’s 53rd AGM
Tourism Trinidad is proud to announce its support for the Caribbean Shipping Association's (CSA) 53rd Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition. As a shared testament to our commitment to fostering economic growth and international collaboration, we are thrilled to emphasize our engagem...
Seabourn Pursuit cruises to Trinidad in its first voyage
Seabourn Pursuit from the Seabourn Cruise Line made Trinidad a must do stop in its inaugural cruise. The luxury liner was launched in February of this year. It also marked the first cruise ship for the 2023-2024 cruise season. This season promises to be a bumper one with over 200,000 tourists e...
Tourism Trinidad meets new San Fernando Mayor
Tourism Trinidad CEO, Carla Cupid held talks with the Mayor of San Fernando Robert Parris this week at the San Fernando City Corporation. We are looking forward to deeper partnerships as we continue forging stronger ties showcasing the beauty of our island to the world. We continue to market ...
TOURISM TRINIDAD CELEBRATES WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023
As the world comes together to celebrate World Tourism Day 2023 under the theme "Tourism and Green Investment," Tourism Trinidad is proud to join the global community in promoting sustainable tourism practices. This year's theme, set by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), emphasiz...
MORE CRUISE PASSENGERS TO VISIT FOR SEASON 2024
Trinidad’s upcoming (2023-2024) cruise season is on the horizon, and all signs point to another year of significant gains for the island’s cruise industry. Traditionally the season begins in November and runs till April the next year. This year the first vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, is expected to ...
Successful National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions Trip
Tourism Trinidad CEO, Carla Cupid and National Geographic Explorer, Expedition Leader Lucho Verdesoto chat before the departure of the Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic ship from the Port of Port of Spain. The trip saw 52 travellers and crew embark on an eco-tour to build knowledge to ...
TOURISM TRINIDAD WELCOMES THE CREW FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Tourism Trinidad is happy to host 52 travellers and crew members from Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic....
Trinidad has been selected to host the North American Secretariat WWME 2025
The North American leadership selected Trinidad due to its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and engaging sites and attractions....
Latest Industry Stats – September
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 Tr...
Facilitating two-way traffic, and elevating the overall tourism experience
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, s...
Tourism Trinidad & COSTAATT Partner for Media Workshop
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...
Media FAM Tour to Trinidad’s sites and attractions
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 hospitali...
Press Release – Dutch Airline KLM extends flights to Trinidad
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 a...
We welcome our TKR Team to Trinidad
Tourism is proud to be a sponsor of the Trinbago Knight Riders and by extension the CPL...
Trinidad featured in Outlook Magazine
Despite being located just 20 miles by sea from Tobago, the sister island of Trinidad is anything but an identical twin. Geographically, Trinidad is actually closer to Venezuela and exudes an unmistakably South American flair, a distinct departure from the African feel of its Caribbean sibling. ...
Celebrating Steel Pan
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 t...
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Tourism Trinidad and TTIFC host workshop to revolutionise the tourism business with digital payments
TOURISM TRINIDAD CELEBRATES WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023, EMBRACING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR A BETTER FUTURE
TOURISM TRINIDAD EXTENDS A WARM CARIBBEAN WELCOME TO THE CREW FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
We are excited to showcase the natural beauty, biodiversity, and warm hospitality of Trinidad, offering them an unforgettable Caribbean experience.
TRINIDAD TO HOST 2025 WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER CONVENTION
This is the first occasion in the 55-year history of WWME that it will be held outside of the United States. This event will take place from June 20th to 22nd, 2025.
DUTCH AIRLINE KLM EXTENDS FLIGHT SERVICES TO PORT OF SPAIN
Since 2nd quarter 2023, KLM has been operating an average of 12 flights per month to Piarco on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday from Schiphol, Amsterdam, St. Martin and then to Piarco.
TOURISM TRINIDAD ELEVATES EXCITEMENT AT CPL 2023
Tourism Trinidad is proud to announce its extensive involvement in the highly anticipated Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 as the Regional Tourism Partner.
Press Release – MITTCO Takes Pan to Belize
Tourism Trinidad proudly endorses the initiative of MITTCO, as they embark on an exciting journey to Belize from August 21 to 26, 2023.
Press Release – World Steelpan Month and Day Commemorations
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.
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