Topic: Troy Leacock
After the referendum, a new question for cruise: What now?
With the question of berthing answered - at least for now, a bigger, existential question hangs over the industry. What’s next?
CITA loses ‘in excess of $50k’ from fundraiser with Black Eyed Peas
Taste of Cayman, typically the most important fundraising event of the year for the Cayman Islands Tourism Association, was a financial flop.
Stayover tourism numbers show recent decline
After a strong start to the high season, by May members started to report a slowdown in bookings for stayover visitors.
Restaurant Month 2024 aims for international appeal
Restaurant Month, set for October, officially launched Wednesday night with a sun-drenched event at the Kimpton Seafire Beach Deck.
Troy Leacock, president of the Cayman...
Cayman’s Crystal Caves among Tripadvisor’s top 5 world attractions
Cayman's Crystal Caves has won Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 award as the fifth top attraction in the world defeating the likes of the Colosseum in Rome and Louvre Museum in Paris.
New tourism plan paused until after 2025 election
Cayman's tourism industry will have to wait until next year for a new roadmap for its development as work on the document has been put on hold until the end of 2025 general election and the subsequent installation of a Tourism Minister.
Businesses battle to stay afloat amid cruise decline
Cayman businesses that rely on cruise tourism are facing a battle to stay afloat amid declining ship calls as they urge government to address their plight before it is too late.
Businesses could face higher bills for 2,500 workers already above minimum wage
International comparisons of Cayman's minimum wage have caused some to ask whether the planned increase to $8.75 should go further - but others call for caution because of the knock-on costs to businesses.
January cruise visitors down almost 10,000 on last year
Tourism leaders have pointed to January's rough weather as the main reason behind a significant decline in Cayman's cruise visitor numbers for January, in comparison to the previous year.
The Resh Hour interview: CITA president Troy Leacock
Cayman Islands Tourism Association president Troy Leacock gives his take on Cayman's tourism outlook heading into the winter season.
Crime spike touches Seven Mile Beach
The recent spate of robberies has impacted Cayman's prized tourist attraction Seven Mile Beach after a man was robbed at gun- and knife-point on Sunday night.
CITA president urges more ‘Caymanian flavour’ in tourism
Caymanian entrepreneur and newly re-elected Cayman Islands Tourism Association president Troy Leacock says tourism is at the "tipping point of a crisis" with "insufficient" numbers of Caymanians getting involved in the industry.
CITA boss: Stingray mishandling ‘unacceptable’
A social media video showing a stingray being taken out of the water and placed on top of a couple has prompted an investigation by the Department of Environment.
Tourism leaders: Strategy for development vital to success
Local tourism leaders say, with Cayman's post-COVID recovery moving in the right direction, focus must now shift to next steps for the industry which means formalising a tourism development plan.
CITA boss: Regulate beach vendors, Stingray City operators
Cayman Islands Tourism Association President Troy Leacock says vendors on Seven Mile Public Beach and operators in the North Sound should be regulated as Cayman rebuilds its post-COVID tourism industry.
Cayman latest hot spot for celebs, models and influencers
Grand Cayman has seen a surge in a more media-friendly breed of celebrity – reality stars and social media influencers.
No clarity on beach-vending policy
Government is yet to agree on a solution or a way forward on the issue of vending on Seven Mile Public Beach.
Lawmakers vote for Gov’t to consider a freeze Sandbar licences
Legislators voted unanimously in favour of private member's motion to consider putting a freeze on new Wildlife Interaction Zone licences and create a multi-agency task force to address issues affecting Caymanian operators plying their trade on the water.
Staffing, crime top concerns for tourism industry
President of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association Troy Leacock says as Cayman’s winter season looks set to see high visitor numbers, steps need to be taken to tackle the recent spate of robberies on island.
CITA boss eyes busy holiday, urges action on crime
President of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association Troy Leacock has said Cayman's winter season is set to see high visitor numbers, a welcomed relief for the recovering tourism industry.
Troy Leacock appointed new tourism association president
Troy Leacock is the new president of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association, taking up the role from Marc Langevin, who has served for the past two years.
