Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Tropical Shipping has been named the title sponsor for the 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, set to take place during CTO’s SOTIC in the Cayman Islands. Tropical Shipping has taken on the role of principal sponsor for the 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, which is a key feature of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) happening this year. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 5, 2024, in the Cayman Islands.
Renamed as the “Tropical Shipping 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress,” the event highlights the shipping company’s dedication to encouraging participation from the youth in the Caribbean’s tourism sector. This collaboration aims to boost awareness and generate enthusiasm about tourism opportunities among the area’s young population. “We are delighted to have Tropical Shipping as our title sponsor for the 2024 Regional Tourism Youth Congress.
Their support not only enables us to continue providing this invaluable platform for our future leaders but also significantly enhances the scope and impact of the event,” remarked Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s Secretary-General and CEO . “Tropical Shipping’s commitment to nurturing young talent aligns perfectly with our mission to cultivate the next generation of tourism innovators,” she added. The Youth Congress gathers students between the ages of 14 and 17 from 14 member countries and territories of the CTO.
These participants, acting as “Junior Ministers of Tourism,” will explore different facets of the tourism industry and propose their visions for the future of Caribbean tourism. Delegates at the SOTIC can anticipate a dynamic and insightful discussion as these young innovators vie for the title of Regional Tourism Youth Congress winner. Jennifer Nugent-Hill, Director of Governmental and Community Affairs with Tropical Shipping, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are proud to support this initiative that empowers Caribbean youth to engage deeply with the tourism industry.
These young minds represent the future of our region, and we’re excited to join the CTO and play a key role in nurturing their potential.” Tropical Shipping stands as a premier provider of logistics solutions, delivering freight-shipping services across the Caribbean and The Bahamas. Additional sponsors supporting the Congress are Carnival Corporation & plc, and Winged Whale Media.
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