OCHO RIOS, Jamaica – Board members of various Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chapters across the United States will meet in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, this month for their annual retreat.
Over 70 travel agents representing 22 Chapters will attend the December 6th to 8th gathering at which they will discuss the work plan for 2009.
“CTO recognizes the important role that travel agents play in bookings to the Caribbean” said Sylma Brown, Acting Director of Marketing for the Caribbean Tourism Organization, “At a time when the travel industry is affected by the effects of the global economic crisis, we are encouraged by the commitment of our travel agent members in coming to Jamaica to take part in discussions on how they can reinvent themselves to maximize sells to our region.”
The three day program also includes motivational presentations, leadership development training, as well as a special presentation on Jamaica by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). A series of educational tours have also been planned to familiarize the travel agents with Jamaica’s tourism product.
During the retreat, the CTO Chapters will also make donations to three Jamaican charities.
The CTO Chapter Boards Retreat will take place at the Sunset Jamaica Grand Resort and Spa.
CTO Chapters play a leading role in the Caribbean travel industry by developing more awareness of destinations in the region and expanding travel and profit opportunities.
