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Cayman Islands Records Best March in History
The Cayman Islands recorded its best month ever for visitation in March 2026 welcoming 64, 213 visitors and surpassing 60,000 visitors for the first time in recorded history.
Cabinet Approves Advisory Trade Commission and Framework Initiative
Ministry of Tourism advances Trade Development Agenda and pleased to announce Cabinet's approval of the Terms of Reference (TORs) for the establishment of an Advisory Trade Commission (ATC) and the development of a Trade Development Framework for the Cayman Islands.
New Beach Signage Installed at Smith Barcadere Promotes Safe & Respectful Use
The newly installed sign is the first of fourteen planned installations across Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands. Additional signage will be rolled out at other identified locations as planning approvals are finalised
Cayman Islands Delivers Strong February Performance
The Cayman Islands welcomed 49,075 stayover visitors in February 2026, representing a 10.1% increase year over year and marking the second-strongest February on record, just 3% below the all-time high set in 2020
CIDOT & Lemoneight Consulting Announce Partnership to Modernise PRIDE Training
The updated PRIDE Training Programme will feature a refreshed curriculum and a hybrid learning model that combines in-person training with digital learning, making the programme more accessible to tourism stakeholders across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Ministry Relaunches Visitor Experience Development Grant Programme
The VEDG Programme provides financial support of up to CI$50,000 to Caymanians seeking to develop new tourism-related products or services in the Cayman Islands.
