Press Release
The highly anticipated Carnival 2025 season is officially underway, bringing an electrifying pulse of culture, music, and celebrations to the nation. Led by The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts in collaboration with The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC), all preparations are on schedule to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience for all.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts notes the information published in an article by the Trinidad Express Newspapers on January 13th, 2025 titled “Cruise ships skip Tobago over SoE”, on page 8 of the daily newspaper.
On January 10th, 2025 at the Ministry’s Head Office, Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts presented the cheques to Pan Trinbago, in the total sum of two million, four hundred and twenty thousand dollars ($2,420,000.00), going towards one hundred and forty-nine (149) Unsponsored Steelbands.
The LIAT20 service is expected to provide a significant boost to Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism industry and will bring an additional 250 seats daily into the Piarco International Airport, equating to approximately 1,750 seats per week.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts proudly congratulates San Juan East Side Symphony, the first place (1st) winners of the Panorama 2025: National Single Pan Band Finals, held at the Queen’s Park Savannah on Saturday December 14th, 2024.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts is pleased to announce that the Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has approved increased funding for unsponsored Steelbands and Steelpan players. These measures, introduced in preparation for Carnival 2025, aim to enhance participation in Panorama and foster greater inclusivity within the Steelband community.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts is pleased to announce the selection of Star Global Productions Limited (SGP), which is part of a joint venture between The Lollabee Group, Jerome Precilla, Adrian Chandler and others with expertise in television production and events management, for the development and management of an international, premier Soca competition for Carnival 2025.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has once again increased the frequency of its flights from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Port of Spain, Trinidad for the 2024-2025 Winter Season (October 2024 to March 2025). The increase now includes five (5) flights per week for winter season, with the possibility of six (6) flights per week during the peak Carnival 2025 period.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts is excited to welcome the return of Air Canada’s non-stop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada and Piarco International Airport (POS), Trinidad. The four-times-weekly flights, year-round, commencing on May 1st, 2025 will further enhance connectivity and economy of travel between Canada and Trinidad and Tobago, providing travellers with greater access to this vibrant Caribbean destination.
At this year’s World Travel Market event, Minister Mitchell was proud to receive, on behalf of Trinidad and Tobago, Lonely Planet’s prestigious Award as number seven in their top 30 countries for Best in Travel 2025. This recognition reinforces the country’s status as a premier destination for travellers seeking authentic and unforgettable experiences.
