PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Caribbean Airlines was recognized as the “Caribbean’s Leading Airline” on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the 22nd Annual World Travel Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in the Bahamas. A release from the airline indicated that this was its fifth consecutive time winning the award.

Commenting after receive the award, Michael DiLollo, Chief Executive Officer reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to providing improved connectivity, and quality service to each of its passengers, following a very successful summer performance. In this vein, Caribbean Airlines has re-designed its schedule to facilitate improved connectivity within the Caribbean and between North and South America, including increasing the number of flights to the Bahamas. DiLollo also mentioned that the airline would be upgrading to the new Amadeus Passenger Service System in the coming weeks.

The World Travel Awards was founded in 1993 in order to recognize and celebrate the sterling contribution that stakeholders make towards advancing the tourism industry.

Home to the largest Carnival celebration in the Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago is the southernmost Caribbean nation located seven miles east off the Venezuelan coast. Ranked the happiest nation in the Caribbean by the United Nations’ World Happiness Report, in 2013 and 2015, the destination’s distinct and harmonious blend of cultures, eclectic cuisine and environmental treasures continue to attract travelers of all ages to its shores. Birthplace of the limbo and the world famous steelpan, the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century, as well as a diverse mix of monthly festivals and events, it’s little wonder that Trinidad is known as the ‘cultural capital of the Caribbean.’ Sister island Tobago offers a quintessential Caribbean vibe with secluded beaches, quaint villages, private villas and award-winning eco attractions. Tobago is home to the largest brain coral in the Western Hemisphere and the oldest protected reserve in the Western hemisphere, The Main Ridge Rainforest. Come and explore Trinidad and Tobago-the true Caribbean!

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WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

Birthplace of the limbo and the world famous steelpan, the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century, as well as a diverse mix of monthly festivals and events, it's little wonder that Trinidad is known as the ‘cultural capital of the Caribbean.
Ranked the happiest nation in the Caribbean by the United Nations' World Happiness Report, in 2013 and 2015, the destination's distinct and harmonious blend of cultures, eclectic cuisine and environmental treasures continue to attract travelers of all ages to its shores.
Tobago is home to the largest brain coral in the Western Hemisphere and the oldest protected reserve in the Western hemisphere, The Main Ridge Rainforest.