MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. This recognition is a testament to her decades-long dedication and exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, underscoring her significant contributions to Barbados and the wider Caribbean region.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Buccaneer has been recognized in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews, securing a place among Tripadvisor’s top 10% of listings globally.

CAIRO – The African Export- Import Bank (Afreximbank) Wednesday said it has approved a US$30 million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited (JDC), the  Caribbean subsidiary of ORA Developers, for the expansion of Silversands Hotel in Grenada.

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS - Tourism Minister, Josephine Connolly, says she remains optimistic that the tourism sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) will continue on its upward growth after the British Overseas Territory recorded an increase in air and cruise arrivals in the first four months of this year.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announces the launch of its groundbreaking guidebook, “Artificial Intelligence Transformation Guide for Caribbean Tourism”. 

NEW YORK, NY — The much-awaited Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), is scheduled to light up New York City from June 16-21, 2024. This event, a highlight on the calendar for travel industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square in the bustling heart of midtown Manhattan.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Three months after it was forced to shut down due to deadly gang-violence, Haiti’s international airport re-opened to commercial traffic on Monday bringing in much needed relief supplies for the population.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) congratulates Brittany Brathwaite, Chief People and Development Strategist of Ocean Hotels Group Barbados and Chickmont Foods Ltd, on being recognized as the Caribbean Rising Star at the recent Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). Brathwaite’s exceptional achievements and dedication to the industry exemplify the talent and potential within the CHTA community.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is gearing up for its first multi-destination media trip, designed to illuminate the interconnectedness and diversity across the Caribbean. Scheduled from May 17 to 27, this initiative will showcase the vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unique experiences spanning St. Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

MIAMI, FL – American Airlines is expanding its winter schedule with eight new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean, the carrier has said.

NEW YORK, New York – Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to spotlight the future of Caribbean aviation during Caribbean Week in New York, scheduled for June 16-21, 2024, at the InterContinental Times Square in midtown Manhattan.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados –  The private sector-led ferry service, Connect Caribe, Monday announced that it had reached an agreement with the Caribbean Private Sector Organisation (CPSO)  and the Dubai-headquartered Jampur Group enabling it to begin its ferry service much earlier than had been expected.