FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) wants a full-court press from regional stakeholders to boost air connectivity this year.

MIAMI, FL  – The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) earlier this month in Miami, concluded with resounding success, unveiling a roadmap for the future of the hospitality industry.

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Bermuda is reporting record revenue from the cruise ship sector with the island estimating that the 2023 cruise-ship season will bring in revenue of US$221 million, an increase over last year’s figure of US$154 million.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's government says it will participate in a regional ferry service that would link the country with Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados.

NASSAU. Bahamas – Prime Minister Phillip Davis has welcomed the re-opening of the British Colonial Hotel here saying that with record numbers of tourists arriving in The Bahamas, the country is “desperately” in need more rooms to accommodate them.

ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Regional carrier, LIAT has resumed flights following its suspension of services due to maintenance issues in November.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tourism Minister Josephine Connolly expressed optimism with the growth in air arrivals and cruise visitors as the destination looks ahead to the new year.

Bonaire welcomed the first non-stop WestJet flight  to the island on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. The first flight received a warm welcome from the Bonaire delegates and Miss Tourism Bonaire at the platform, followed by all arriving visitors receiving a gift and were greeted  with local music by ka’i òrgel and dancers in folkloric outfits.

MIAMI, FL – President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Nicola Madden-Greig, OD, received the 2023 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award in Miami over the weekend. 

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) says it remains optimistic that the island will record increased visitor arrivals next year as it welcomed over a million visitors during the period January to December this year.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts (RHR), which manages a global collection of 32 luxury hotels, resorts, and residences in 19 countries, Tuesday announced that it would be moving into the Caribbean with a property on Barbuda.

DUBAI – Belize will host the inaugural World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards, next year allowing the country to showcase its sustainability practices on the global stage.