CTO spotlights women’s impact in tourism on International Women’s Day

Published on March 9, 2026

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) joined the global observance of International Women’s Day today, emphasizing persistent gender disparities while celebrating women’s leadership across the region’s vital tourism industry.

International Women’s Day 2026 is celebrated under the United Nations theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.

” Dona Regis-Prosper, the first woman to serve as Secretary-General and CEO of CTO, emphasized the urgency of ongoing advocacy. “International Women’s Day is a plea for action to ensure women and girls everywhere have equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity,” Regis-Prosper said.

Regis-Prosper praised the prominent role of women in Caribbean tourism. “In the Caribbean tourism sector, we are fortunate to observe the extraordinary impact of women every day from ministers, directors and CEOs to entrepreneurs, community leaders and young professionals entering the field,” she said.

CTO will feature several of these leaders in the second edition of its annual magazine, ‘From the Sea Suite,’ scheduled for release during the Caribbean Women’s Leadership Dinner & Awards as part of Caribbean Week in New York, June 1-5, 2026.