Bermuda will be represented in New York this coming week as the Caribbean Tourism Organisation holds its annual Caribbean Week in the city.

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, is scheduled to headline two flagship events.

Mr Darrell has been named the keynote speaker at the Caribbean Next-Gen Showcase on Tuesday and the Caribbean Media Awards Breakfast on Wednesday.

A government spokesman said the Next-Gen Showcase was a “vibrant platform where tertiary-level students from CTO member states present visionary business proposals aimed at positioning tourism as a driver of economic transformation”.

“The event challenges youth to integrate tourism with sectors like agriculture, healthcare and cultural heritage, with a sharp focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship and measurable community impact.”

The Caribbean Media Awards Breakfast celebrates excellence in regional and international journalism, bringing together tourism officials, industry leaders, media partners and content creators.

Caribbean Week will also host the Meeting of the Council of Tourism Ministers and Commissioners for senior tourism officials to discuss and co-ordinate strategies to benefit the Caribbean tourism sector.

Mr Darrell said: “It is an honour to represent Bermuda at such an esteemed gathering of Caribbean tourism leaders.

“Our shared future relies on empowering young innovators, celebrating excellence in media and forging strategic partnerships that promote resilience and inclusivity across the region.

“I look forward to exchanging ideas and highlighting Bermuda’s contributions to a more sustainable and dynamic Caribbean tourism landscape.”