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Henry H. Harteveldt, founder & president of Atmosphere Research Group, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Marketing Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The conference, a key component of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square in Midtown Manhattan.
One of the travel industry’s most respected airline analysts, Harteveldt will explore “Turbulence & Opportunity: Airline Trends and What They Mean for the Caribbean,” examining U.S. and global airline trends, capacity planning, route strategies, premium leisure demand shifts, airline profitability pressures, and how Caribbean destinations can secure stronger air connectivity. With over 25 years of experience, including marketing and planning roles at Continental Airlines and Fairmont Hotels, and frequent contributions to CNBC, Bloomberg, The New York Times and Reuters, Harteveldt is expected to deliver high-impact market intelligence.
The full-day conference, themed “Unified Partnerships, Stronger Nations: Elevating Caribbean Brands in a Competitive World,” will focus on the critical themes of collaboration, innovation, stronger nation branding, diversified source markets, measurable marketing performance and public-private partnerships. As global competition intensifies and traveler behavior evolves, these areas are increasingly vital to Caribbean tourism success.
Jacqueline Johnson, chair of the CTO Foundation and organizer of the conference, emphasized the strategic importance of the gathering: “This conference comes at a critical time as global competition intensifies,” said Johnson. “Caribbean success will depend on stronger unity, innovative marketing and bold partnerships that elevate our brands and drive sustainable growth across the region.”
Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s secretary-general & CEO, added: “Unified partnerships are essential for building stronger nations. This event provides a vital platform for Caribbean leaders to align strategies, address shared challenges and seize new opportunities in an evolving travel landscape.”
CTO Foundation Awards Luncheon
The luncheon will recognize several outstanding contributors, beginning with Jill Stone, who will receive the Jean Holder Lifetime Achievement Award for her tireless dedication to building the organization’s web presence and digital infrastructure. Other honorees include:
Key Themes and Highlights
The program will explore core strategic themes including airlift and route development, affinity community marketing, traveler intent data and ROI measurement, nation branding, and emerging source markets such as China, India and Africa.
Notable sessions feature:
The conference, moderated by Joy Jibrilu, CEO of Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board, will open with remarks by Johnson and Regis-Prosper, and close with media executive Barry Brown, a CTO Foundation leader.
Caribbean Week in New York runs from June 1–5, 2026, and serves as the region’s premier annual gathering in the United States.
The week is supported by the following sponsors:
Platinum Elite: U.S. Virgin Islands
Gold Elite: Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands
Gold: The Bahamas, St. Kitts
Silver: Global Ports Holding, Grenada, Sandals, SITA
Bronze: Barbados, Sojern, Travel & Adventure Show, Trove Tourism Development Advisors
Contributing Sponsors: Bay Gardens Resorts, Carnival Corporation, Diamonds International, Expedia Group, Sunrise Airways, Travel Unity, TRÈFLE (British Virgin Islands), Virgin Voyages
Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Partners: Inter-American Development Bank, Royal Caribbean Group Foundation
Henry H. Harteveldt, founder & president of Atmosphere Research Group, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Marketing Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The conference, a key component of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square in Midtown Manhattan.
One of the travel industry’s most respected airline analysts, Harteveldt will explore “Turbulence & Opportunity: Airline Trends and What They Mean for the Caribbean,” examining U.S. and global airline trends, capacity planning, route strategies, premium leisure demand shifts, airline profitability pressures, and how Caribbean destinations can secure stronger air connectivity. With over 25 years of experience, including marketing and planning roles at Continental Airlines and Fairmont Hotels, and frequent contributions to CNBC, Bloomberg, The New York Times and Reuters, Harteveldt is expected to deliver high-impact market intelligence.
The full-day conference, themed “Unified Partnerships, Stronger Nations: Elevating Caribbean Brands in a Competitive World,” will focus on the critical themes of collaboration, innovation, stronger nation branding, diversified source markets, measurable marketing performance and public-private partnerships. As global competition intensifies and traveler behavior evolves, these areas are increasingly vital to Caribbean tourism success.
Jacqueline Johnson, chair of the CTO Foundation and organizer of the conference, emphasized the strategic importance of the gathering: “This conference comes at a critical time as global competition intensifies,” said Johnson. “Caribbean success will depend on stronger unity, innovative marketing and bold partnerships that elevate our brands and drive sustainable growth across the region.”
Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s secretary-general & CEO, added: “Unified partnerships are essential for building stronger nations. This event provides a vital platform for Caribbean leaders to align strategies, address shared challenges and seize new opportunities in an evolving travel landscape.”
CTO Foundation Awards Luncheon
The luncheon will recognize several outstanding contributors, beginning with Jill Stone, who will receive the Jean Holder Lifetime Achievement Award for her tireless dedication to building the organization’s web presence and digital infrastructure. Other honorees include:
Key Themes and Highlights
The program will explore core strategic themes including airlift and route development, affinity community marketing, traveler intent data and ROI measurement, nation branding, and emerging source markets such as China, India and Africa.
Notable sessions feature:
The conference, moderated by Joy Jibrilu, CEO of Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board, will open with remarks by Johnson and Regis-Prosper, and close with media executive Barry Brown, a CTO Foundation leader.
Caribbean Week in New York runs from June 1–5, 2026, and serves as the region’s premier annual gathering in the United States.
The week is supported by the following sponsors:
Platinum Elite: U.S. Virgin Islands
Gold Elite: Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands
Gold: The Bahamas, St. Kitts
Silver: Global Ports Holding, Grenada, Sandals, SITA
Bronze: Barbados, Sojern, Travel & Adventure Show, Trove Tourism Development Advisors
Contributing Sponsors: Bay Gardens Resorts, Carnival Corporation, Diamonds International, Expedia Group, Sunrise Airways, Travel Unity, TRÈFLE (British Virgin Islands), Virgin Voyages
Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Partners: Inter-American Development Bank, Royal Caribbean Group Foundation
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