It is my pleasure once again to address this distinguished audience. On
behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
(GORTT), I extend a hearty welcome to participants of the Conference
and wish you a continued engaging and rewarding Conference.
The Caribbean has been renowned for its idyllic environment with its
tropical rain forests and biologically diverse marine regions. These
resources to a large extent have made the region one of the world’s top
tourist destination.