U.S, May 21 -- The front lawn of the historic Rose Hall Great House was transformed for the colorful welcome event, which marked the official start of the informative trade show that runs from May 20 to 23. Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the region's premier trade event, is being hosted jointly by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the CHTA along with various tourism partners.

According to CHTA President, Jamaica's Nicola Madden-Greig, who is in her third and final year in the position: "This conference will give all local suppliers of tourism products and services the opportunity to network with, deepen relationships and conduct business with new buyers from across the globe to promote their products and the destination."

Welcoming the...