The Cayman Islands spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to fund visits for influencers, content creators and journalists who write or post about the destination, according to data from a freedom of information request.

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While in social media parlance the ‘receipts’ of a great vacation might go on Instagram or TikTok, the actual receipts of some of Cayman's most important visitors go to the Department of Tourism.

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Tourism boards, as well as hotels, airlines and cruise ships, have long hosted journalists in exchange for coverage, and while there is no guarantee that the article will be positive, if you give the writer a week of five-star luxury, it’s unlikely to be critical.

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