LAKELAND, Florida -    The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination being featured at the 47^th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held April 13 -18, 2021in Lakeland, Florida. Traditionally, Florida’s largest annual convention, the show usually attracts more than 200,000 persons and 10,000 aircraft. This year’s show is expected to be a little smaller, safe and covid-19 ready.  The show also marks the return of in-person attendance at consumer and trade shows for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s (BMOTA) sales and marketing team, since global borders around the world and business events went into lockdown from the novel coronavirus pandemic.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  – The Andrew Holness led administration has expanded restrictions on travelers from overseas to now include those from six South American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru.

DALLAS, Texas – Following a meeting with American Airlines in Dallas, Texas on Friday, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte announced that the nation’s largest carrier will expand its service to the Territory to meet increased demand for summertime travel.

NASSAU, Bahamas,– American Airlines has announced it is expanding its service into The Bahamas, adding a new direct route out of Austin, Texas.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered discriminatory.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism joins the Office of the Governor, members of the tourism and hospitality community, and countless Virgin Islanders in mourning the loss of Seema “Judi” Nagelberg. Committed, enterprising and engaged, Judi came to St. Thomas in the 1960s on vacation, fell in love with the Virgin Islands, and spent the next 50-plus years dedicating herself and her work to promoting and helping to market and advance her adopted home.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,– Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica has finalized arrangements with global cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line to homeport one of its vessels in Montego Bay, with service set to begin on August 7, 2021.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos  – Ocean Club Resorts, two all-suite resorts ideally located along Grace Bay Beach, announces today the launch of their new testing, culinary, and health and safety-focused features that speak to current travel needs. The resorts have taken the necessary steps to provide each guest with a worry-free escape to a tropical island from the point of booking through their return back home.

MIAMI, Florida — As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched Forward Together, an initiative which encourages industry stakeholders to join their colleagues in supporting the trade association.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Following successful in-market events in Dallas and Houston, Texas, over the past week, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is poised to elevate its post-pandemic marketing activities in these areas and across the country.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,– Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL), has announced plans to allow passengers the opportunity to book and pay for COVID-19 tests via the airline’s website.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia,– St. Lucia is gearing up to welcome its first international cruise ship since closure to the sector amid the global COVID-19 pandemic a year ago.