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Travel Daily News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Daily News
Tourism titans to headline Caribbean Week in New York
Caribbean Week in New York 2025 showcases top tourism leaders, cultural icons, youth innovations, and resilience under the theme 'Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow's Tourism.' NEW YORK – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism, media and culture to the stage from June 1–6. Held under the timely theme 'Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow's Tourism,' this year's showcase promises unmatched star power and substance at North America's premier Caribbean tourism event. Coinciding with the celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, this year's edition will feature some of the most influential voices in global and regional tourism and media, including: Jennifer Bisram, Reporter and Anchor, CBS News New York Reporter and Anchor, CBS News New York Joseph Bosc h ulte, Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands Bosc ulte, Commissioner of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands Cardigan Connor, newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Anguilla newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Anguilla Owen Darr e ll, Minister of Tourism, Bermuda Darr ll, Minister of Tourism, Bermuda Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line President, Carnival Cruise Line Latia Duncombe, Director General, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Director General, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Charles 'Max' Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, Antigua and Barbuda Peter Greenberg, Emmy-winning CBS News Travel Editor Emmy-winning CBS News Travel Editor Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Tourism, St. Kitts and Nevis Scott Mayerowitz, Former Executive Editor, The Points Guy Former Executive Editor, The Points Guy Marva Williams, CEO, Discover Dominica Authority The lineup also features prominent cultural figures such as Dominica's Bouyon star Asa Banton, Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond, and other regional dignitaries: Ian Gooding-Edghill, Barbados Minister of Tourism & International Transport, and Chairman of the CTO Ministerial Council Barbados Minister of Tourism & International Transport, and Chairman of the CTO Ministerial Council Andrea Franklin, CEO, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and Chairman of the CTO Board of Directors CEO, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and Chairman of the CTO Board of Directors Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, and Former Chairman of the CTO Board of Directors 'Caribbean Week in New York continues to be our region's most powerful platform to showcase the people, ideas and partnerships that are shaping the future of tourism. This year's lineup speaks volumes about the Caribbean's influence – not only as a travel destination, but also as a cultural and economic force,' said Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of CTO. 'From our rising stars to our seasoned leaders, CWNY 2025 will celebrate Caribbean resilience and vision at every level.' The 2025 edition will spotlight the dynamism and diversity of the region through a series of high-impact events, including: Sessions on artificial intelligence and hospitality innovation The launch of the CTO Reimagine Plan Media Marketplace and Caribbean Media Awards Caribbean Women's Leadership Dinner and Awards Forums on airline and cruise connectivity, featuring executives from American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Sunrise Airways, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Gondens International Advisors, and Nassau Cruise Port Sessions on the Orange Economy and creative industries An Allied Member session on emerging markets The relaunch of CTO's Hospitality Assured Program Cultural Showcase Debuts in Times Square A major addition to the CWNY calendar is the Caribbean Cultural Showcase, an immersive celebration of Caribbean music, dance, cuisine and art. The event will take place on Thursday, June 5, from 4 PM to 8 PM at The Westin New York at Times Square, with music provided by The Legendary Supreme Team. Attendees will enjoy live performances, island-inspired culinary experiences, art displays, exclusive travel offers, and chances to win trips to Caribbean destinations. Showcasing Youth Innovation in Tourism Another highlight is the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025 – a dynamic competition spotlighting youth-led innovations for sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean. Under the theme 'Innovative Tourism: Bridging Sectors for Sustainable Growth,' student teams have explored opportunities in agri-edu tourism, medical cannabis, and dark tourism. The finals will be held on Tuesday, June 3, from 2 PM to 5 PM. The four finalist teams are: University College of the Cayman Islands – Dark Tourism University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (Barbados) – Agri-Edu Tourism University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (Jamaica) – Medical Cannabis Tourism University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus (Trinidad & Tobago) – Agri-Edu Tourism This initiative is part of CTO's commitment to fostering innovation and empowering youth to shape a resilient, inclusive Caribbean tourism sector. It is made possible through the support of Caribbean Airlines Limited, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Lemoneight, Travel Unity, and New York City Tourism + Conventions. Sponsors CWNY 2025 is proudly supported by the following sponsors: Platinum: Dominica, U.S. Virgin Islands Gold: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Global Ports Holding, Travel & Adventure Shows Silver: Sandals Resorts International, St. Kitts Bronze: Adara, A RateGain Company, Anguilla, Barbados, Tempo Networks
National Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Jim Morrison bust stolen from his Paris grave in 1988 has been found
Article content PARIS — Police have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet. Article content Article content The bust taken in 1988 from Pere-Lachaise cemetery was found during an unrelated investigation conducted by a financial anti-corruption unit, Paris police said in an Instagram post Monday. Article content There was no immediate word on whether the bust would be returned to the grave or what other investigation might take place. Article content Article content Morrison, the singer of Doors classics including Light My Fire, Break on Through and The End, was found dead in a Paris bathtub at age 27 in 1971. Article content He was buried at Pere-Lachaise, the city's cemetery that is the final resting place of scores of artists, writers and other cultural luminaries including Marcel Proust, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein and Edith Piaf. Article content The 135-kilogram bust made by Croatian sculptor Mladen Mikulin was added to the grave in 1981 for the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. Article content 'I think it would be incredible if they put the bust back onto where it was and it would attract so many more people, but the cemetery wouldn't even be able to hold that many people,' Paris tour guide Jade Jezzini told The Associated Press. 'The amount of people who would rush in here just to see the bust to take pictures of it, it would be incredible.' Article content Article content Known for his dark lyrics, wavy locks, leather pants, theatrical stage presence and mystical manner, Morrison has inspired generations of acolytes who congregate at his grave to reflect and sometimes to party, including a major gathering for the 50th anniversary of his death. The site has often been covered with flowers, poetic graffiti and liquor bottles left in tribute. Article content He was undergoing a cultural renaissance when the bust was stolen in the late 1980s, which peaked with the 1991 Oliver Stone film The Doors, in which Val Kilmer, who died in April, played Morrison. Article content Article content London artist Sam Burcher recently returned to the now more subdued grave site that she first visited 40 years ago when the sculpture of Morrison was still in place. Article content 'The bust was much smaller than all of these grand tombs. It was very modest, so I was quite surprised by that,' she told the AP. 'But the other thing was the atmosphere, it was buzzing. There were people partying, smoking, music, dancing, and then I brought strawberries and kind of gave them out to everyone … it was just such an amazing experience.'
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Bust of Doors singer Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly 40 years ago has been recovered
Police have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet. The bust taken in 1988 from Père-Lachaise cemetery was found during an unrelated investigation conducted by a financial anti-corruption unit, Paris police said in an Instagram post Monday. There was no immediate word on whether the bust would be returned to the grave or what other investigation might take place. Morrison, the singer of Doors classics including 'Light My Fire,' 'Break on Through,' and 'The End,' was found dead in a Paris bathtub at age 27 in 1971. He was buried at Père-Lachaise, the city's cemetery that is the final resting place of scores of artists, writers and other cultural luminaries including Marcel Proust, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein and Edith Piaf. The 300-pound bust made by Croatian sculptor Mladen Mikulin was added to the grave in 1981 for the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. 'I think it would be incredible if they put the bust back onto where it was and it would attract so many more people, but the cemetery wouldn't even be able to hold that many people,' Paris tour guide Jade Jezzini told The Associated Press. 'The amount of people who would rush in here just to see the bust to take pictures of it, it would be incredible.' Known for his dark lyrics, wavy locks, leather pants, theatrical stage presence and mystical manner, Morrison has inspired generations of acolytes who congregate at his grave to reflect and sometimes to party, including a major gathering for the 50th anniversary of his death. The site has often been covered with flowers, poetic graffiti and liquor bottles left in tribute. He was undergoing a cultural renaissance when the bust was stolen in the late 1980s, which peaked with the 1991 Oliver Stone film 'The Doors,' in which Val Kilmer, who died in April, played Morrison. London artist Sam Burcher recently returned to the now more subdued grave site that she first visited 40 years ago when the sculpture of Morrison was still in place. 'The bust was much smaller than all of these grand tombs. It was very modest, so I was quite surprised by that,' she told the AP. 'But the other thing was the atmosphere, it was buzzing. There were people partying, smoking, music, dancing, and then I brought strawberries and kind of gave them out to everyone ... it was just such an amazing experience.' Morrison cofounded the Doors in Los Angeles in 1965 with Ray Manzarek. Robby Krieger and John Densmore joined soon after. The band and its frontman burned brightly but briefly, releasing albums including 'The Doors' 'Strange Days," and 'Morrison Hotel, whose The California site that gave that album its name and cover image was seriously damaged in a fire last year. After their final album, 1971's 'L.A. Woman,' Morrison moved to Paris. His cause of death was listed as heart failure, though no autopsy was performed as none was required by law. Disputes and myths have surrounded the death and added to his mystique.
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Bust of Doors singer Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly 40 years ago has been recovered
PARIS (AP) — Police have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet. The bust taken in 1988 from Père-Lachaise cemetery was found during an unrelated investigation conducted by a financial anti-corruption unit, Paris police said in an Instagram post Monday. There was no immediate word on whether the bust would be returned to the grave or what other investigation might take place. Morrison, the singer of Doors classics including 'Light My Fire,' 'Break on Through,' and 'The End,' was found dead in a Paris bathtub at age 27 in 1971. He was buried at Père-Lachaise, the city's cemetery that is the final resting place of scores of artists, writers and other cultural luminaries including Marcel Proust, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein and Edith Piaf. The 300-pound bust made by Croatian sculptor Mladen Mikulin was added to the grave in 1981 for the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. 'I think it would be incredible if they put the bust back onto where it was and it would attract so many more people, but the cemetery wouldn't even be able to hold that many people,' Paris tour guide Jade Jezzini told The Associated Press. 'The amount of people who would rush in here just to see the bust to take pictures of it, it would be incredible.' Known for his dark lyrics, wavy locks, leather pants, theatrical stage presence and mystical manner, Morrison has inspired generations of acolytes who congregate at his grave to reflect and sometimes to party, including a major gathering for the 50th anniversary of his death. The site has often been covered with flowers, poetic graffiti and liquor bottles left in tribute. He was undergoing a cultural renaissance when the bust was stolen in the late 1980s, which peaked with the 1991 Oliver Stone film 'The Doors,' in which Val Kilmer, who died in April, played Morrison. London artist Sam Burcher recently returned to the now more subdued grave site that she first visited 40 years ago when the sculpture of Morrison was still in place. 'The bust was much smaller than all of these grand tombs. It was very modest, so I was quite surprised by that,' she told the AP. 'But the other thing was the atmosphere, it was buzzing. There were people partying, smoking, music, dancing, and then I brought strawberries and kind of gave them out to everyone ... it was just such an amazing experience.' Morrison cofounded the Doors in Los Angeles in 1965 with Ray Manzarek. Robby Krieger and John Densmore joined soon after. The band and its frontman burned brightly but briefly, releasing albums including 'The Doors' 'Strange Days,' and 'Morrison Hotel, whose The California site that gave that album its name and cover image was seriously damaged in a fire last year. After their final album, 1971's 'L.A. Woman,' Morrison moved to Paris. His cause of death was listed as heart failure, though no autopsy was performed as none was required by law. Disputes and myths have surrounded the death and added to his mystique.
