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Government Consults Business Leaders on Trade Strategy
The Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism and Trade Development, Hon. Gary Rutty hosted a high-level strategic consultation on Monday 13 October 2025, with some of the Cayman Islands most experienced and knowledgeable business leaders.
Statement by Hon. Gary Rutty on US Air Travel Shutdown
The Ministry of Tourism and Trade Development is closely monitoring the potential effects of the U.S. federal government shutdown on air travel.
JetBlue Fort Lauderdale Service Returns Winter 2025
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) is pleased to announce that JetBlue will resume year-round service from Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) to Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman starting 4 December 2025.
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What We Do
Our Mission
The Ministry of Tourism and Trade Development provides strategic guidance and direction to the tourism and hospitality sectors, through the development of policies and legislation which promote the sustainable growth and development of the Cayman Islands tourism industry.
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow the tourism industry and support our economy by providing opportunities for our people to flourish through a high-quality, authentic and sustainable tourism product that celebrates our unique culture and heritage.
Core Objectives
The Ministry's Core Objectives within the National Tourism Plan are as follows:
- Safeguard Cultural & Natural Resources
- Enhance Business Environment
- Improve Connectivity & Infrastructure
- Deliver Outstanding Visitor Experiences
- Develop Tourism Workforce
- Strengthen Partnerships.
MTTD supports various initiatives which are assessed case by case based on alignment with its core objectives
Key Persons
Publications
Ministry of Tourism and Transport is regulated by various laws such as:
- Traffic Law (2021 Revision);
- Traffic Law (2011 Revision);
- The Traffic Law (2017 Revision) Regulations;
- The Public Passenger Vehicles Regulations (2020 Revision);
- The Traffic (Public Transport Appeals Tribunal) Regulations, 2007,
- The Public Passenger Vehicles (Amendment) Regulations, 2019;
- Tourism Law (1995 Revision);
- National Archive and Public Records (Regulations) 2007;
- Tourism Accommodation (Tax) Law 2012;
- Tourism Accommodation (Tax) Law (2013 Revision)
In addition to the laws and regulations listed above, the following policies and procedures are also used at the Ministry of Tourism and Transport.
- Complaints-handling procedure
- Human Resource policies & procedures
- Hurricane Preparedness manual
- Hazardous Materials policy and procedures
Consultations
Budget Statements 2026-27 MPLAHI MTTD MHES
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Management and Finance Act (2020 Revision), this volume of documents contains the Budget Statements covering two financial years, ending 31 December 2026 and 31 December 2027 for the following:
- Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure
- Ministry of Tourism & Trade Development
- Ministry of Health, Environment & Sustainability
MTTD External Privacy Notice
The Cayman Islands Government (“CIG”) Ministry of Tourism & Trade Development (“TTD”) respects your privacy and takes care in protecting your personal data. As a data controller, we comply with the Cayman Islands Data Protection Act (2021 Revision) (“DPA”).
This privacy notice (“Privacy Notice”) demonstrates our commitment to ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly and applies to the TTD, including where the TTD as a Civil Service Entity is the data controller for financial management and recruitment activities relating to both the core Ministry and to the Department of Tourism. This Privacy Notice does not otherwise apply to the personal data processing activities of the Department of Tourism, i.e. where they carry out their departmental functions. This Privacy Notice also does not apply to the processing of personal data relating to our employees, who are covered under our Employee Privacy Notice.
Organisation and Functions
Strategic Management
The Ministry has oversight for the administration (at the organizational level) of the Authority’s and Government-owned companies which fall under our remit. More specifically, the Ministry provides assistance and guidance with the development of business plans and corporate policy; setting long-term goals and objectives; evaluating the agency’s overall performance and progress towards established targets; managing programs to improve business processes and ensure consistent service delivery; preparing or revising laws and other regulatory instruments that affect the authority’s functions and responsibilities; obtaining legal advice from external sources using the laws that regulate the function of government entities.
Finance & Administration
The Ministry has oversight for the Authority’s internal functions and ensures that resources are managed efficiently and effectively. This includes the management of financial and monetary resources, as well as human resources and information resources. The Authority’s relationships with clients, the public and other government agencies are governed by Legislation which regulates the function of government entities.
Contact Us
Address
Government Administration Building
Box 109, 133 Elgin Ave.
Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
