Article: FCCA Conference Boosts Island Tourism Efforts.

Caribbean and Latin American leaders, including Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez, committed to strengthening cruise tourism efforts throughout the region as nearly 1,000 industry experts from around the world convened in St. Lucia for the 16th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Conference & Trade Show.

"In times of economic downturn, those that remain aggressively in the forefront of the marketplace are those who are best positioned to prosper as our economy recovers," FCCA President Michele Paige told delegates.

The record turnout in challenging economic times underscores the need for regional partnerships, Paige said. "Now, more than ...

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