MIAMI, FL – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association  (CHTA), has called on the United States to consider alterative measures to imposing tariffs and port fees on Caribbean destinations, noting the “considerable mutual benefits that tourism brings to both the Caribbean and the United States, particularly Florida”.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government Thursday said discussions will be held early next week with the Jamaica-based Sandals Resort International to build a property in Tobago, six years  after it pulled out of a similar project.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica government Wednesday announced that the Dubai-based Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, operating a network spanning over 150 destinations, is to begin servicing the Caribbean country from next month.

MIAMI BEACH, Florida – The Martinique Tourism Authority will make waves at two of the cruise industry’s most important events this month – Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach from April 7–10 at Booth 1638, and Cruise360 at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on Thursday, April 24, where the destination will host a travel agent presentation at 8 a.m. alongside American Airlines and exhibit at Booth 813 at the trade show.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Tourism ministers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have endorsed the 10-year Sustainable Tourism Policy.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The United States has declared a level four travel advisory status saying this is in part because of limited access to health care in Haiti.

SCARBOROUGH, Tobago – Prime Minister Stuart Young Monday remined optimistic that the Jamaica-based Sandals Resort International will reconsider a decision to build a property in Tobago, six years  after it pulled out of a similar project.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Two Jamaican tourism marketing specialists have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in Antigua and Barbuda.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Tourism ministers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will meet in St. Vincent and the Grenadines this week to discuss a common sustainable tourism policy for the sub-region.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Tourism Minister Carlos James Friday said that the US-based Delta Airlines will begin flying to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in December.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada’s award-winning Spice Island Beach Resort continues to set the standard for luxury in the Caribbean, earning high praise from several prestigious travel publications. Renowned for its breathtaking beachfront setting and world-class hospitality, the resort has been recognized among the best all-inclusive destinations by Forbes Vetted, USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice, and Caribbean Journal.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Beaches Resorts has announced a near US$1-billion expansion that will see the construction of three new properties across three Caribbean islands and major development of its award-winning Turks and Caicos resort.