Topic: Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Record air arrivals in April boost Cayman ahead of summer season
The number of tourists visiting Cayman continues to soar with April recording 47,884 visitors, making it the best April in the Island’s history.
Cayman smashes tourist air arrival record in March
Cayman’s first quarter of stayover tourism is off to its strongest start on record, with data suggesting that 2026 could surpass 2019 records.
Tourism board seeks consultants to update National Tourism Plan
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is seeking a consultancy firm to update the National Tourism Plan (NTP) which sets out the future direction of the tourism industry.
Air arrivals on record pace so far in 2026
The Cayman Islands is on record pace in tourist air arrivals after February saw the second highest number of stayover visitors ever.
Chamber launches ‘Tourism Matters’ video series
The Chamber of Commerce has launched 'Tourism Matters,' the third animated video series in its 'Growth Matters' public education series.
Letter to the editor: VaCay no way?
Reader says the VaCay ad campaign will produce no or low results as 'Welcome to VaCay' is meaningless to the average Londoner
Cayman’s winter flight capacity to rise by 18%
The Cayman Islands is set to see an 18% increase in inbound flight capacity during the winter travel season.
Tourism department seeks ‘chief relaxation officer’
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) is offering one lucky person the chance to win a two-week holiday in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac by being its first ever ‘chief relaxation officer.’
Why Canada’s travel reset is benefiting Cayman
Cayman is on track to record its strongest year ever for Canadian stayover tourism, defying a slowdown taking place in other markets.
Cayman has its worst October on record for cruise arrivals
Cruise arrivals to the Cayman Islands plunged to their lowest October level on record this year, underscoring a deepening downturn in the cruise sector even as stayover tourism continues to show resilience.
Strong Q4 needed for Cayman’s tourism arrivals to surpass 2024
When looking at the combined cruise and air arrivals through the first three quarters of 2025, the numbers are very similar to those over the first nine months of last year.
Cayman’s summer tourism slump hits bottom in August
August was one of the worst months for Cayman Islands tourism in the last 25 years, according to statistics released by the Department of T
Fitch: Cayman tourism to outpace regional peers through 2029
Cayman is set to outperform many of its Caribbean peers over the next five years, with Fitch forecasting steady tourism growth through 2029.
New ‘vaCay’ tourism campaign focuses on Cayman’s beauty and people
The Department of Tourism has launched 'Welcome to vaCay', a $12 million global campaign positioning the destination as an antidote to high-stress travel and a tribute to the people of Cayman.
Why Taylor Swift’s publicist just got invited to the Cayman Islands
Following Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce, it’s her longtime publicist, Tree Paine, being courted by the Cayman Islands.
Tourism department rebuked over Canadian pitch process
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has been hit with a “Red Alert” from a Canadian trade organisation over its pitching processes.
Tourism minister aims to regain the ‘lost magic’ for Cayman’s tourists
Newly appointed Tourism Minister and Deputy Premier Gary Rutty promised to help regain the "lost magic" of the Caymanian tourism experience at an industry event on Thursday.
New non-stop flights between Cayman and Ontario this winter
Canadian airline Porter Airlines is launching two non-stop flight routes to the Cayman Islands this winter, including the first direct service between Ottawa, Ontario, and Grand Cayman.
John Gray High School student named tourism ambassador
Aylani Morris Seymour, 16, has been named the 2025 tourism ambassador, beating three other finalists in the Ministry of Tourism’s Speak-off Competition.
Tourism head Rosa Harris receives top award
Rosa Harris has been named Director of Tourism of the Year at the annual Women in Caribbean Tourism Awards held 1-5 June in New York.
Cayman announces more direct flights as it eyes tourism boom
In a strategic push to enhance connectivity and reach priority markets, the Cayman Islands is expanding direct flights from key US and regional cities.
Cayman banks on longer vacations for visitors
The Cayman Islands is banking on longer vacations and deeper visitor engagement with the launch of its 2025 summer tourism campaign, 'Caution: Book Responsibly'.
Cayman to benefit from expanded airlift from the US
Cayman is set to benefit from expanded airlift capacity from the United States this winter, as Delta Air Lines prepares to launch new nonstop...
VICE Munchies discovers Cayman Brac’s hidden gem
Le Soleil d’Or, the 'Caribbean farm inn' on Cayman Brac, is in the spotlight for the third and final episode of the VICE Munchies X Cayman Islands series, highlighting the islands' culinary and hospitality industry.
Caymanian street food business goes global in VICE Munchies series
Cayman's D’s Pizza has been featured in the first episode of a docuseries produced by international media company VICE in partnership with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
Stuart Wilson serenades New York with the sounds of Cayman
Musician and singer Stuart Wilson hit cultural chords during the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Caribbean Week on 20 June.
Tourism department eyes new UK-EU public relations campaign
Fresh off signing $12.3 million US marketing contracts, the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism seeks a PR firm for the UK and European markets.
US firms get $12.3M contract to develop Cayman’s ‘global brand’
US creative agencies Grey and Praytell have been awarded contracts totally $12.3 million to develop Cayman's brand as a luxury vacation destination.
Local musician spreads ‘Caymankind’ on NYC’s double decker bus
Caymanian musician, James Geary took over one of New York City’s iconic double decker buses to promote Cayman as a destination spot, part of a series of “unique activations” by the Department of Tourism to attract potential visitors to the Cayman Islands.
Tourism numbers improve, but still short of 2019 levels
While Cayman's tourism performance for the last nine months has improved on 2022's statistics the island still has some way to go to hit 2019 levels.
Tourism officials ordered to hand over sponsorship records to Compass
Department of Tourism officials have been ordered to hand over a cache of documents linked to its controversial sponsorship strategy, following a 20-month Freedom of Information battle with the Cayman Compass.
Cayman’s cruise sector must sink or swim in new dynamic
As Cayman’s tourism officials voyage further into uncharted waters in search of a new national cruise tourism model, they warn that vendors must rethink their business strategies or face the grim reality of sinking with a now abandoned scheme.
Cayman’s cruise sector urged to create new attractions
Tourism officials say Cayman is on track to meet its cruise passenger target of 1.2 million visitors by the end of 2023, but, if the jurisdiction is to maintain and grow those numbers, it must diversify and upsell its products and services.
Compass Investigation: Sun, sea and suspect sponsorships
The Cayman Islands spent half-a-million dollars on sports sponsorships for UK teams, including $30,000 for an obscure field hockey team linked to its regional manager for UK and Europe, a Compass investigation has revealed.
Tourism officials defend sports sponsorship strategy
Tourism officials have defended a marketing strategy of sponsoring British sports teams amid concerns raised by a Compass investigation, which revealed Cayman was sponsoring an amateur field hockey team linked to one of its own directors.
Cayman Islands Air Show postponed
The Cayman Islands Air Show, originally scheduled for 3-4 June as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration weekend, has been postponed until further...
Increased cruise arrivals on the horizon for Cayman
Cayman and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association have signed a 'tailored strategic agreement' which could see more cruises heading here.
US designer launches Cayman-inspired luxury handbags
Even though US designer Laura Kofoid has yet to dip her toes in Cayman's waters, the Chicago-based businesswoman has said images of the eye-catching hues of the ocean surrounding the islands inspired her latest handbag collection, Vivid Cayman.
Cayman welcomes first US commercial flight in 18 months
The Cayman Islands welcomed its first international commercial passenger flight from the American market on Saturday 16 Oct., after closing its borders nearly 18 months ago.
CPA to consider 10-storey hotel in George Town
The Central Planning Authority is this week expected to hear an application for planning permission for a 10-storey hotel called One GT in downtown George Town.
Department of Tourism releases Cayman video
In response to outreach from both past and future visitors, the Department of Tourism has released a new promotional video on the Cayman Islands.
Chicago firm selected to execute Cayman’s US marketing plans
Kelly Scott Madison has been named the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism’s new US media services agency.
Cayman stars in district round of Toastmasters
Annick Jackman is using the power of her words and ideas to represent the Cayman Islands.
Tourism chiefs hope love will lure visitors
Latching onto a real-life Hollywood romance, the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism plans to use love to lure visitors to the territory.
EDITORIAL-Make the beds, company’s coming
Tourism officials are predicting another record-breaking year for stay-over visitors in the Cayman Islands. That is something to applaud, even if you do not happen to lead sightseeing tours, let out rooms or serve up gourmet fare.
Scuba Diving Hall of Fame nominations open
Nominations are open to consider local honorees for this year’s International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, managed by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
World-class chefs to headline 2017 Cayman Cookout
Some of the world’s best known chefs will appear at next year’s Cayman Cookout, organizers announced this week. Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain, José Andrés and Emeril Lagasse will headline the ninth annual food festival Jan. 12-15.
Beach cleanup at Coe Wood
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands and crew members of Carnival Cruise Lines’ Dream and Sensation, got together recently to take part in Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Clean-up program.
New public school teachers take in Turtle Farm
The Cayman Turtle farm recently welcomed a group of teachers who are starting at Cayman’s primary and secondary schools this year.
