Caribbean Tourism Organisation supports hurricane victims

Following the recent impact of Hurricane Ike on certain parts of the Caribbean the CTO UK Chapter and its travel industry colleagues have donated £15,000 to the British Red Cross’s appeal for hurricane victims.

The Chapter is keen to help support the region by encouraging a strong continuation in the flow of tourism to the region and promoting support of the Red Cross in its efforts to bring relief to affected areas particularly in Haiti, Cuba and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Julia Hendry, CTO marketing director for the UK and Europe, said:
"Although the majority of the Caribbean has remained unaffected by the recent adverse weather conditions the CTO has been deeply moved by the images of devastation from the affected areas".

“We understand over 650,000 people have been affected in Haiti and the Cubans have been plunged into intense recovery efforts after billions in damages from the hurricanes Ike and important sectors from housing and communication through to health and education have received a great boost by workers and the general population.

“We are now looking to help promote tourist traffic and its consequential benefits to the areas concerned, and seek support from the trade for the entire region in order that the many unaffected Caribbean destinations may be better placed to help their less fortunate neighbours.”

Donations can be made online at Redcross.org.uk/hurricaneappeal.