Tourism
CITA interns make the most of summer
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) hosted three interns this summer as part of its work with local schools and programmes to provide educational opportunities for students. CITA also provides information to those interested in the local tourism industry. The three young people gained work experience at the association’s executive office.
Time to nominate tourism heroes
(CNS): The culture and tourism ministries this week officially launched the nomination period for pioneering and long-service individuals to be recognised at National Heroes Day 2017. The annual event, set for 23 January, will pay tribute to pioneers in tourism and honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the past and on-going development of […]
Government looking for tourism heroes
(CNS): The largest national recognition event will honour “Pioneers in Tourism” next January, at the 2017 National Heroes Day (NHD) ceremony. The NHD committee, which comprises public- and private-sector representatives, met on Tuesday, 9 August, to discuss the chosen theme and the process leading up to the patriotic event, and will accept nominations from 1-30 […]
Southern Cross Club owner gets lifetime achievement nod
(CNS): For his work and dedication to the Southern Cross Club, Little Cayman and the environment, resort owner Peter Hillenbrand recently was presented with a lifetime achievement award during the annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards gala. He said he was deeply honoured by the recognition of his peers in the industry, but added he had not […]
Applications open for tourism scholarship
(CNS): The application period has opened for the annual Ministry of Tourism scholarship which, for the last. 20 years, has assisted more than 200 Caymanian students in furthering their education both locally and abroad. This year, for the first time, students who apply to attend Johnston and Wales University can receive up to $15,000 towards tuition, […]
Date and venue set for Stingray Tourism Awards
(CNS): The date for the 13th annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards has been moved back to 21 June 2016, with the venue confirmed as The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, organiser the Cayman Islands Tourism Association [CITA] has announced. CITA executive director Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks is encouraging members to submit their nominations by the 25 May deadline, saying, […]
Nominations open for tourism awards
(CNS): Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards which recognise talented individuals working in member businesses of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA). The deadline for nominations is 25 May and the awards will be presented at the 13th annual ceremony, which is set for Tuesday, 14 June.
Residents get rate break on two attractions
(CNS): The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) has amended the cost of admission to both Pedro St James and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park as of Sunday, 1 May, with residents benefitting from lower rates. “We are very pleased to introduce the new reduced resident rate and believe that our community will appreciate it,” said […]
New tourism ambassador named for 2015-16
(CNS): Justyce Rivers has won this year’s Tourism Speak-Off debate, earning her the title of Cayman’s Tourism Ambassador for 2016. She came out on top of three other finalists chosen based on previously written essay submissions, who debated tourism-related topics in front of a panel of three judges and an audience at the Westin Grand […]
Pedro St. James new home of Tourism Attraction Board
(CNS): The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) has relocated its administrative offices to the Pedro St. James historical site, one of the attractions the board manages. CEO Gilbert Connolly will now assume direct responsibility for Pedro Castle, taking over the reins from recently retired Carson Ebanks, who was the attraction’s general manager for 20 years. Debbie Bodden […]
