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Message from the Minister of TourismFCCA CRUISE CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW MESSAGETHE HONOURABLE JOSEPH ROSSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISMTRINIDAD AND TOBAGOWelcome to the twin island Republic of Trinidad andTobago! Two islands with quite different moods – the pulsatingpassionate energy of Trinidad and the lush laidbackserenity of Tobago.Trinidad and Tobago is perhaps the most developednation within the Caribbean. Our rich diverse culture andour people clearly elevate us from the traditional sea,sand and surf destination. We are the creators ofCarnival, the Biggest Street Festival in the World,Calypso, Soca and Chutney… and of course theSteelpan. On any given day within the year Trinidad andTobago celebrates a festival or an event. There is alwayssomething to do in Trinidad and Tobago.The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has positioned tourism as one of the industrypillars in its efforts to diversify our energy-dependent economy.Recognising that the cruise ship industry is the fastest growing segment of the global4FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show Trinidad & Tobago • October 27-31, 2008