Topic: rosa harris
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.
Rosa Harris: Air connectivity is our oxygen
Speaking at the at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural Air Connectivity Summit, Director of Tourism Rosa Harris said airlift is not simply about tourism growth, it is about economic survival.
Tourism dips in May, but Cayman still on track for strong 2025
Tourism numbers – both stayover and cruise – dipped in May, but Cayman’s visitor arrivals for 2025 are still on the rise, with visitation charting steady growth over the first five months of the year.
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.
Higher air capacity expected after summer dip, says tourism director
Although the first four months of this year saw steady growth in air arrivals in Cayman, a drop in flight frequency in a key market over the summer months is likely to impact numbers.
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.
American Airlines to operate Miami evening flight for 6 months
American Airlines announced that its evening flights from Miami to Grand Cayman will operate for six months, from 6 Oct. 2025 until 6 April 2026.
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...
Cayman tourism could be heading towards a record-breaking 2025
Cayman tourism is on a strong upward trajectory, and is on pace to match, or even exceed, its record-breaking performance of 2019.
United to increase air capacity to Grand Cayman this winter
US airline United Airlines is set to increase its capacity to the Cayman Islands this winter, aiming to bring in more air passengers and boost tourist activity on the island.
Regional competition is unnecessary, says tourism minister
There is enough of a tourist market share for all Caribbean nations to thrive, Cayman’s tourism minister Kenneth Bryan told a regional press conference this week.
Tourism director: Holiday airlift to Cayman ‘difficult’ but 2022 visitor targets remain achievable
The tourism industry is on track to return next year to about 40% of the stayover visitor numbers of 2019, but tourists may find it difficult to get a plane ticket to come here for the festive season this month.
CIAA boss welcomes return of bustling airport
Cayman Islands Airports Authority CEO Albert Anderson says his team has been preparing for the return of tourists and they are working to make the travel process smooth.
70 apply for Global Citizen scheme
Seventy people have applied to join Cayman's Global Citizen Concierge programme, which would allow them to live and work remotely here for up to two years. As of Wednesday, one application had been approved.
Tourism leaders taking time to ‘get it right’ on border reopening
Cayman Islands leaders are taking time to ensure the island’s reopening plan is "as close to perfect as possible", tourism director Rosa Harris said Friday afternoon.
Turning Cayman’s tourism around in a COVID world
Department of Tourism Director Rosa Harris says she is confident in the Cayman's tourism industry’s resilience and ability to bounce back.
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.
Conditional support for ‘Caymanian Uber’
The chances of an Uber-style app getting off the ground in the Cayman Islands could hinge on new legislation currently being drafted by government.
New air arrival record set in month of May
Cayman’s tourism sector saw another record in May with 40,591 air arrivals for the month. It was the first time Cayman exceeded 40,000 passengers in May.
Tourism director receives Jerry Award
Director of Tourism Rosa Harris received the coveted Jerry Award from the Caribbean Tourism Organization at a gala ceremony in New York City on Thursday, 6 June, for her work in promoting tourism.
Tourism plan outlined in Red Bay
Tourism officials highlighted some of the industry’s recent successes and outlined a plan to build on that growth over the next five years at a public meeting in Red Bay Wednesday night.
Disney brings holiday cheer to Prospect’s Lighthouse School
The Lighthouse School played host to a special group of visitors early this week. Disney Cruise Line made a joint visit along with the Ministry and Department of Tourism to the Prospect school on Monday, spreading holiday greetings to students and teachers alike.
Cayman on target for 400,000 air arrivals
Tourist air arrivals are continuing to increase, with the Cayman Islands on course to attract a record number of more than 400,000 visitors this year.
Government hires consultants for five-year tourism plan
The Cayman Islands government has hired Washington, D.C.-based company Solimar to draw up a five-year “National Tourism Plan” for the islands. The company was chosen in a competitive tender process which began in April, the Department of Tourism announced in a press releas
EDITORIAL – Tourism stats: Rosier than Rosa’s report
We don’t want to make too much of the ever-so-slight decline in air arrivals to the Cayman Islands so far this year, but unfortunately our tourism officials have beat us to the punch.
