CAST Currents - October 2026
Notes from our Board
“Sustainability, resilience, circularity, and regeneration are increasingly becoming part of the Caribbean tourism industry's vocabulary - and more importantly, its operational practices."
Recognizing the vulnerabilities and opportunities facing the tourism industry from climate change and wasteful practices, a growing number of Caribbean hotels and tourism stakeholders are learning and adapting.
These shifts, which stand on their own merit, are prompting the adoption of new marketing and public relations strategies aimed at appealing to a growing segment of responsible travelers — travelers who are mindful of minimizing their footprint on the destinations they visit, and who are looking to learn from new experiences, even contributing to making those destinations better.
In this issue of CAST Currents we highlight several recent and planned activities by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and CAST aimed at embracing sustainable, resilient, circular and regenerative practices.
CAST's work is made possible thanks to the commitments and leadership of volunteer Trustees, CHTA, partner organizations, and donor agencies, including the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and The Nature Conservancy. Sustaining and expanding upon those commitments is tied directly to the continued support of the industry.
Included in this issue:
A Call for Nominations – CAST Board of Trustees
Applications Being Accepted for Coral Reef Stewardship Award
Best Practices Brief – An Overview of Successful Industry Coral Reef Stewardship Practices
CAST and TNC Complete Review of Policy & Regulatory Environment for Reef Restoration
Crisis and Hurricane Readiness Planning Yields Results
CBF and CHTA/CAST Collaborate on Advanced Circular Economy Project
Collaboration Underscores CHTA/CAST Messaging at CTO Annual Sustainability Conference
Earth Day Message: Obstacles and Solutions for Sustainable Energy Investment
CHTA/CAST Partner with CBF and GIZ on Food Waste Management
Linkages Initiative: Building Stronger Connections Between Tourism and Local Economies
CHIEF 2026 to Feature Sustainability-Focused Sessions
Comprehensive Sargassum Management Strategies Identified in New Report
CHTA/CAST Renew Commitment to CIMH. Latest Forecast Reports Underscore Importance of Ongoing Monitoring and Adaptation by Tourism Industry to Mitigate Impact of Increasing Droughts and Temperatures
CBF Invites Expressions of Interest
CAST Partner Organizations – Resources and Tools
CAST Board of Trustees
