Ministry of Finance, Tourism and Development
The Department of Tourism was established in 1974 and falls under the mandate of the Ministry of Financial Services, Tourism and Development. This Ministry organises and directs the activities for many departments all of which have similar goals; to protect the environment, support the economy, promote the islands as a premier destination for visitors and to support local businesses and business people.
Other Authorities, Agencies and Departments under the Ministry include:
- Cayman Airways, Ltd.
- Cayman Islands Airport Authority
- Cayman Turtle Farm
- Cayman Islands Development Bank
- Tourism Attractions Board
- Cayman Islands Invesment Bureau
- Department of Environment
- Liquor Locensing Board
- Public Transportation Board
For additional information about the Ministry of Financial Services, Tourism and Development visit www.gov.ky.
Department of Tourism Mandates & Scope of Business
- Strategic planning for the Tourism Industry
- Technical Advice, Research and Policy Input
- Coordinate the implementation of the National Tourism Management Policy
- Support for Tourism Boards and Committees
- Tourism Public Relations Services
- Crisis and Emergency Communications
- Product Development and Regulatory Activities
- Collection and Audit of Tourism Revenue
- Marketing and Public Relations (International and National)
- Development of Human Capital for the Tourism Industry
Department of Tourism Strategic Ownership Goals
- Provide high quality products and services for the visitor
- Present a distinctive Caymanian experience
- Adopt a sustainable approach to tourism development
- Protect and enhance the marine and terrestrial environment
- Attracting a more discerning and higher spending visitor
- Develop a highly skilled Caymanian workforce
- Develop nature-based/soft adventure tourism in the Sister Islands and Grand Cayman
- Organise tourism in the Cayman Islands more effectively
- Research, monitor and report on the tourism economy more effectively
- Increase awareness of and positive attitudes towards tourism in the community
- Brand Management - Management and Enhance the Image of the Cayman Island Tourism Brand
Committees and Boards with DOT representation
- Cayman Airways Board of Directors
- Since 1968, Cayman Airways has been serving the Cayman Islands as our national flag carrier.
- For additional information about the Board of Directors visit http://www.gov.ky
- For additional information about Cayman Airways visit www.caymanairways.com
- Hotel Licensing Board
- Tourist Attraction Board
- The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) is responsible for managing five of Cayman’s most fascinating attractions:
- The Pedro St. James historical site and great house
- Our authentic Cayman Craft Market
- The splendid Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
- Our internationally known Pirates Week Festival
- The natural wonder known as Hell
- For additional information visit http://www.tab.ky
- Hazard Management Cayman Islands Committee
- The committee directs emergency preparedness and response at the national level, administering the National Emergency Plan for the Cayman Islands. That plan sets out how the committee will operate before, during and after an emergency.
- The committee's purpose is to ensure that all practical precautions are taken in advance to minimise injury to people and loss of property.
- The committee is made up of senior civil servants, including the Deputy Chief Secretary as chairman, and members of the community, including representatives from the Red Cross and utilities.
- For additional information visit http://www.caymanprepared.ky
Classes of Information Held
- A Class of Information is a way of collecting together similar types of information. The Cayman Islands Department Of Tourism has grouped its Classes of Information into broad categories (or functions) which reflect our outputs. If you are intending to make a request, please view our list of functions which should give you an indication of the information we hold. Click here to download the .PDF document.
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