The 2003 edition of the Caribbean Week could go down in history as one of the most significant events of its kind in recent years since it turned out to be a drive for a change in the CTO's grassroots. The Meeting of Caribbean Ministers was one of the most saber-rattling gatherings ever held that even coined the expression “the tail cannot rule the head,” referring to the fact that regional Ministers should not serve the organization, but rather be all the way around. The general opinion is that the CTO should implement a sea change in its structure and be more resilient to changes in order to react more quickly. On the other hand, some countries stressed their discontent over the practice of standing up only for the interests of the English-speaking Caribbean, a trend that's been growing stronger and is seen in the lack of language plurality observed in meetings, information releases and in the membership of different committees. As far as the promotion of the destination is concerned, there's no doubt trade interests cannot be solely centered in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. There's a need to invest in the other European nations as well by opening new markets, training travel agents and advertising the whole Caribbean among professionals and the public alike. Europe is a market that seemingly unearthed itself after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but that's been getting only part-time attention because in this sense the region is being ruled by a handful of Caribbean nations that usually regard Europe as a slow-burning, less attractive option. The clearest case in point is the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, by far the most important segment in terms of hotel beds and visitors, that's been marked by profound disappointment and frustration. The Dominican Minister has made it clear in a number of times, and Mexico even decided to quit the CTO. Other Caribbean states, like the Netherlands and the French Antilles, have also aired their grievances. As a conclusion, we must say the CTO should really conduct dramatic changes toward a real plurality, more resiliency and calmness in its decision-making and in achieving better results if we truly want the Caribbean to remain together as one, to face up to the new challenges and stand as only one Caribbean.