Caribbean Airlines to serve as official carrier for FCSA Conference

Caribbean Airlines, one of the leading regional airlines to the Caribbean, has elevated its annual investment and partnership with the Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA) by supporting its upcoming 42nd Leadership Conference.

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The queen of soca, Caribbean cultural icon Alison Hinds will be the keynote speaker at this year’s conference.

The event, scheduled for University of Tampa on April 7-10, 2016, will be held under the theme, ““Many Shores, Waters Meet, One Land, Under our Feet”.

Caribbean Airlines will be a leading corporate sponsor at the event, which is the premier event for college students of Caribbean descent from across the State of Florida and the United States.   Students will participate in a series of professional and leadership development workshops, cultural showcases and civic engagement. Students will also received information of travel benefits from Caribbean Airlines.

“Caribbean Airlines is committed to the diaspora, as education is the key to the foundation of our future Caribbean Leaders,” stated Mrs. Alicia Cabrera, Senior Marketing Manager.

Marlon Hill, advisor to the Florida Caribbean Students Association expressed his gratitude to the company for its support. “Caribbean Airlines is a key partner to our organization’s undergraduate members and alumni and the connection to our heritage whether for family, community service, academic studies, or to attend special events. We value their corporate citizenship and commitment to us,” he stated.

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