TY  - BOOK
ED  - Caribbean Community Secretariat
TI  - Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development(COTED) Tourism and Transportation
PY  - 1998///]
CY  - Georgetown
PB  - Caribbean Community Secretariat
KW  - Trade
KW  - Economic Development
KW  - Tourism
KW  - Transport
KW  - Conferences
KW  - Caribbean
N2  - The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) meetings held in Bridgetown, Barbados centered on the United States proposed to negotiate bilateral "Open Skies" agreements with Caribbean nations. This initiative aims to enhance air connectivity, stimulate tourism and bolster trade between the U.S and Caribbean countries. Ministerial and other officials discussed the potential benefits of such agreements, including increased competition, lower airplane, and improved access to international markets. Key topics included the strategic importance of air transport in economic development, regulatory frameworks for aviation and implications for regional airline
ER  -