In the Press

St. Kitts Tourism Authority Celebrates Successful Tenure of Outgoing CEOBasseterre, St. Kitts (1 July, 2024)

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority reflects on Ellison "Tommy" Thompson's successful tenure as CEO.

St. Kitts Tourism Authority Appoints New CEOBasseterre, St. Kitts (13 June 2024)

Today, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority announces the appointment of Kelly Fontenelle as CEO, effective 1 July.

St. Kitts Music Festival First Wave Artists Announcement - A Celebration of Local and Regional TalentBasseterre, St. Kitts (8 April 2024)

The St. Kitts Music Festival has unveiled the first roster of musical talents set to grace the stage at the 26th Annual St

St. Kitts’ “Summer of Fun” is Back and Better Than Ever For 2024Basseterre, St. Kitts (6 May 2024)

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is gearing up for another summer of notable events across the Federation. With an abundance of opportunities to explore the island's rich heritage, the “Summer of Fun” offers a chance to experience the very best of what makes St. Kitts stand out from other Caribbean destinations.

St. Kitts’ Soaring Success Paves The Way for 2024Basseterre, St. Kitts (January 3, 2024)

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority reflects on a momentous year of tourism advancements.

St. Kitts Tourism Authority Celebrates an Exciting Start of 2024 Basseterre, St. Kitts (February 29, 2024)

At the beginning of 2024, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority achieved notable success through special recognitions and accolades, a New York Fashion Week activation, increased airlift, winter promotions, broadcast segments, and coverage by top-tier media.

St. Kitts Named Top 2024 Destination by AFARBasseterre, St. Kitts (November 30, 2023)

St. Kitts Tourism is recognized as one of the most exciting places to visit in AFAR’s Where to Go in 2024, a highly-anticipated list from the award-winning travel media brand.

St. Kitts Wins Big at the Viddy Awards Showcasing Excellence in Video MarketingBasseterre, St. Kitts (1 December 2023)

St. Kitts earns three prestigious awards from the renowned Viddy Awards, recognizing the destination’s outstanding video marketing efforts. The Viddy Awards, an annual competition celebrating creativity in video content, attracts participants globally to exhibit their outstanding contributions in the realm of visual storytelling.

KITTS TOURISM AUTHORITY CELEBRATES RECORD AIRLIFT AT RECENT MARKETING MISSION TO CANADABasseterre, St. Kitts ( November 2023 )

A St. Kitts delegation headed by the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, and joined by Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO, and Melnecia Marshall, Deputy CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, recently returned from a successful marketing mission to Canada where the destination proudly touted its record 66 per cent increase in airlift with Air Canada that will begin in November.

St. Kitts To Be Featured on “Wheel of Fortune”Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 8, 2023)

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is excited to announce that St. Kitts will be featured as a prize on the Wheel of the popular U.S. television game show, Wheel of Fortune.

St. Kitts will be featured on episodes airing on Monday, 13 November, Wednesday, 15 November, and Friday, 17 November. Check local listings to find out where and when to watch.

ST. KITTS AWARDED TOP CARIBBEAN ECO-FRIENDLY SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION IN THE 2023 TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARDSBasseterre, St. Kitts (October 16, 2023)

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is proud to announce that St. Kitts has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Accolade for “Caribbean Eco-Friendly Sustainable Destination”.

ST. KITTS TO HOST 25TH ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH EPIC TALENT LINEUP Basseterre, St. Kitts (6 March 2023)

The St. Kitts Music Festival has announced a spectacular lineup of musical artists performing at the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival from 22-24 June 2023, for a weekend of Soul, Soca, Jazz, R&B, Reggae and more. Internationally-renowned performers will include Chronixx, Koffee, Govana, Skillibeng, Air Supply, Valiant, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Byron Messiah, and GrandMasters Band. Additional talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY TO ST. KITTS BECOMES EASIER WITH NEWLY LAUNCHED INTERCARIBBEAN AIRWAYS SERVICEBasseterre, St. Kitts (23 February 2023)

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority today announced the initiation of direct flights to and from Barbados with interCaribbean Airways (ICA) service. This partnership is a strategic step towards making regional travel more accessible to the island thus further connecting St. Kitts to the wider Caribbean.

ST. KITTS IS VIBRANT THIS FALLBasseterre, St. Kitts (8 December 2022)

Fall in St. Kitts is a time of excitement as the island feverishly prepares for the holiday travel season through exciting events, fabulous promotions, and garnering media buzz surrounding St. Kitts as a premier destination. This November was no exception as St. Kitts Tourism Authority saw great success through a star-studded event in Los Angeles, coverage from several top-tier media outlets, and earned several travel industry awards and recognitions.

ST. KITTS CELEBRATES ISLAND WELLNESS FOR TOURISM AWARENESS MONTH Basseterre, St. Kitts (1 November 2022)

In honour of Tourism Awareness Month, St. Kitts Tourism Authority is embracing this year’s theme, “Immerse, Indulge, Renew, Rethinking Tourism 2022,” to spotlight the island’s wellness experiences. Throughout the month, the Tourism Authority will host a multitude of events and workshops focused on physical, environmental, and spiritual wellness.

ST. KITTS CELEBRATES THE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE OF ITS TOURISM SECTOR DURING WORLD TOURISM DAY 2022 Basseterre, St. Kitts (27 September 2022)

In honour of World Tourism Day 2022, Hon. Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Employment, and Labour for St. Kitts & Nevis, reflects on the theme "Rethinking Tourism." Since her appointment, Minister Henderson has articulated her vision for the future of tourism, focusing on the development and diversification of tourism products, increasing visitor spend, increasing airlift and cruise arrivals, and ultimately delivering a full recovery of the Federation's tourism sector.

ST. KITTS & NEVIS END VACCINATION & COVID-19 TESTING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TRAVELLERSBasseterre, St. Kitts (15 August 2022)

Effective immediately, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has ended all COVID-19-related entry testing and vaccination requirements. The recent announcement indicates that the Federation is now open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. Additionally, travellers will no longer be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the Federation. This change comes under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as Minister of Health.

ST. KITTS TOURISM AUTHORITY APPOINTS FIRST CHIEF MARKETING OFFICERBasseterre, St. Kitts (July 1, 2022)

Today, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority announces the appointment of Mia Lange as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This is a new role at the Tourism Authority, created to further strengthen the destination’s presence in key international source markets. Lange will oversee the strategic direction and implementation of all global marketing and branding efforts and will manage St. Kitts’ various international agencies. She will also lead the on-shore public relations and marketing team in St. Kitts to ensure the seamless promotion of the island to citizens and residents.

ST. KITTS NAMED CARIBBEAN'S LEADING DIVE DESTINATION AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2022 Basseterre, St. Kitts (12 September 2022)

St. Kitts was awarded the title of Caribbean’s Leading Dive Destination 2022 at the 29th World Travel Awards, which is regarded as a milestone event in the travel calendar. Famed for its unspoiled beauty and magnificent natural wonders, St. Kitts is commonly ranked amongst the most beautiful destinations worldwide.