Tag: CITA
Tourism sector puts faith in cops over crime
(CNS Business): The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) has said it is encouraged to learn that the police are now addressing several of the concerns stakeholders in the sector have had for some time about rising crime. Following a meeting with the police commissioner and other senior police officers as well as government officials, CITA […]
CITA calls for tourist cops
(CNS Business): The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is calling for dedicated police officers who, like neighbourhood or community officers, would cover specific tourism zones to keep visitors safe and secure. The latest organisation to raise concerns about the recent crime spike, which has included robberies, home invasions and a surge in burglaries in the capital, […]
Tourist sector hoping for more growth in 2016
(CNS): Elected for the third year in a row to serve as the Cayman Islands Tourism Association president, Kenneth Hydes from Dart Realty (Cayman) told members at the recent AGM that the industry was expecting “significant growth” in the tourism sector this year. The AGM last week included the election of directors and executives for […]
Rivers urges tourism sector to give locals jobs
(CNS): The employment minister is urging employers in the tourism industry to offer real job opportunities for local people and remove any artificial barriers preventing them from being employed. Speaking at a recent networking drive organised by CITA and the NWDA, Tara Rivers also told would-be workers in the sector to embrace, promote and display great customer […]
Kel Thompson receives tourism Lifetime Achievement Award
(CNS Business): The best of the best in the Cayman Islands tourism industry were honoured at the 12th Annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards hosted by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) at the Ritz-Carlton Tuesday night. During the ceremony over 50 industry professionals, from all sectors including accommodations, allied, attractions, transportation, restaurants and watersports, were recognized […]
CITA elects new board
(CNS Business): The Cayman Island’s Tourism Association is asking for nominations for the 2015-2016 CITA Board of Directors. The polls open on 22 April and the election will take place at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association. All nominations are due by 4:00pm on 18 March.  A total of 10 seats are up […]
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