TORTOLA , British Virgin Islands – Premier Natalio Wheatley says the territory will have a long-awaited National Tourism Policy by the end of June.

CAYMAN ISLANDS – The contentious debate over the future of cruise tourism in the Cayman Islands took center stage on Tuesday night at The Association of Cruise Tourism’s (ACT) Town Hall Meeting at John Cumber Primary School Hall in West Bay, where the trade association and key industry officials presented urgent appeals for cruise berthing facilities amid rapidly declining passenger numbers.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Caribbean nationals wishing to visit the United Kingdom, will, from Wednesday, need to be in possession of that country’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) that has now gone into effect globally.

Nassau, Bahamas — Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) has once again broken its annual passenger record, welcoming 5.6 million cruise passengers in 2024. This marks the second consecutive year of record- breaking growth for the port, underscoring the continued global demand for Bahamian travel experiences and the port’s expanding role in the country’s economic development.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaica Tourist Board, in partnership with Accenture Song, has launched a new campaign, called “Contrasts”, designed to meet the expectations of today’s travelers who seek destinations offering a distinct range of immersive experiences. The campaign showcases the “One Love” island’s unique blend of enriching activities, cultural charm, and natural beauty – and a “vibe” that can only be found in Jamaica.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica earned US$4.3 billion from the tourism industry last year, with an estimated 4.3 million tourist visiting the country, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has said.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is being represented at the 45th  staging of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), which gets underway in Spain on Wednesday.

MIAMI, FL — More ways to bring to life the heart of the Caribbean, its people, beauty and culture are on deck. Royal Caribbean announced that its “Artist Discovery Program” returns to the Caribbean, calling on brilliant artists across the region to showcase their work on the next combination of the best of every vacation, Star of the Seas. Set to debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in August 2025, Star will provide a dynamic canvas for up-and-coming artists to capture and share the rich Caribbean spirit onboard with vacationers from all over the world for generations to come. Local artists across the Caribbean can send their submissions starting today through February 15th here.

GEORGE, Guyana – Guyana in 2024 welcomed one million international passengers transiting in and out of its ports and as a result, achieved a significant milestone, surpassing President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s initial prediction for 2025.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tuesday unveiled its theme for this year, saying it underscores the region’s commitment to embracing its strengths, addressing challenges, and creating a future-ready tourism sector that continues to thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.

ROSEAU, Dominica – The Dominica government is urging travelers to the country to remain vigilant and refrain from using unauthorized websites or services that claim to handle immigration or travel tasks on behalf of the government.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The governments of Argentina and the Dominican Republic have signed a bilateral open skies agreement, marking a significant step toward enhancing air connectivity between the two nations.