The future of Caribbean tourism was on full display during “Passage to Paradise,” a high-profile media event hosted by Breeze Travel Solutions as part of Caribbean Week New York. The event in New York showcased cutting-edge technologies and strategic partnerships to revolutionize travel throughout the Caribbean region.

A highlight of the gathering was the official launch of Caribbean Travel & Tours (CTT), an integrated booking platform designed to streamline inter-island travel by providing centralized access to flights, ferries, hotels, tours, and authentic cultural experiences. The platform addresses long-standing challenges associated with fragmented travel planning in the region, offering travelers a seamless, one-stop solution.

“We didn’t just want to solve problems — we wanted to raise the bar for what travel across the Caribbean can look like,” said Casey Davy, CEO of Breeze Travel Solutions. “With CTT, we’re giving travelers one centralized place to dream, plan, and book their ideal getaway while ensuring local suppliers and communities are central to the experience.”

The event featured immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences that transported attendees to iconic Caribbean destinations, including Tobago’s pristine beaches, St. Lucia’s Carnival, Grenada’s waterfalls, and sailing adventures through the Grenadines. These VR demonstrations highlight Breeze’s “next-generation tourism technology,” complemented by an AI travel assistant and expert concierge service designed to provide real-time, personalized travel planning.

Adding to the platform’s cultural depth, Breeze announced the launch of its flagship Culinary Ambassador Program, spearheaded by acclaimed Caribbean chef and entrepreneur Paul Griffith. Renowned for his work with celebrities such as Lil Wayne, Lenny Kravitz, and the Miami Heat, Griffith will collaborate with local chefs across the Caribbean to develop culinary retreats and immersive dining experiences.

“With my own cultural roots going back to Barbados, I am thrilled to join CTT’s Culinary Ambassador Program to give travelers an authentic taste of the culture and cuisine islanders know and love,” Griffith remarked. “Travelers can expect elevated dining experiences deeply rooted in community and heritage.”

Travelers utilizing the CTT platform can select culinary-themed itineraries, including chef-led dinners, food tours, and farm-to-table experiences co-created with local chefs and producers.

Breeze also unveiled new developments in partnerships with Mastercard and Ultra Group. These partnerships will provide exclusive Caribbean experiences through Mastercard’s global lifestyle platform, Priceless.com. These offerings will include VIP transfers, curated heritage tours, and access to Caribbean festivals, available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders.

“This isn’t about luxury for luxury’s sake,” Davy emphasized. “It’s about making authentic, culturally rich travel more accessible and desirable to discerning global travelers while putting Caribbean people and places at the center of that narrative.”

Additionally, Breeze has teamed up with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) to develop a custom booking engine aligned with JTB’s influencer marketing strategy. The tool enables content creators to co-develop and promote travel packages while offering performance tracking for the board.

“Only telling the story is great, but Breeze Travel goes beyond that to offer us the ability to convert consumer interest into bookings in real-time, which is vital,” said Kristopher DaCosta, marketing manager at the JTB.

Breeze also introduced its Community Digitization Development initiative, which aims to equip local vendors — tour guides, artisans, and wellness practitioners — with digital tools and training to participate effectively in the evolving travel economy. All vendors featured on the CTT platform undergo thorough vetting to ensure quality and safety standards.

“We empower travelers to invest directly into communities that benefit most from their economic impact,” Davy said. “With CTT, booking a private steelpan lesson or a herbalist-led nature walk will be just as easy as booking a flight.”

With the platform now live, Breeze Travel Solutions is positioning Caribbean Travel & Tours as a catalyst for innovation in Caribbean tourism and a model for culturally immersive, technology-driven travel experiences worldwide.