NEW YORK, New York – Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation,  Chester Cooper, Wednesday said that tourist arrivals to the archipelago had returned to the levels before the COVID-19 pandemic and that the country was also pushing to become a hub for Caribbean destinations.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Canada says it will allow visa-free travel to “known travelers” from 13 more countries, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands government Tuesday unveiled a multi-million dollar program to upgrade airport infrastructure approved by Cabinet in 2014 and had not been updated since.

NEW YORK, New York – Jamaica and the Bahamas have announced a new partnership aimed at developing a cooperative approach to air travel and the further growth of the region’s tourism industry.

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, announces the launch of its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) says it has entered into a joint partnership agreement with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) that will allow for coverage of the June 5-8 Caribbean Week in New York.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for hotels. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the top 10 percent of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says she does not anticipate any problems getting “600 to 800 people every month who want to make the journey on your side and on my side,” as Barbados seeks to establish an air bridge with Ghana.

NEW YORK, New York - Investments in hotel infrastructure totaling some US$625-million dollars is expected to be made in the Greater Falmouth area of Trelawny, for the construction of three new properties and one expansion over the next few years.

NEW YORK, New York – The chief executive officer of Inter-Caribbean Airways, Trevor Saddler, says Caribbean governments could play a much more meaningful role in inter-regional travel by significantly reducing the taxes on air travel.

Bonaire proudly welcomed the iconic cruise ship Carnival Celebration for the first time. Captain Vincenzo Alcaras and his dedicated crew, along with 5,683 excited visitors, graced the shores of Bonaire, marking a momentous occasion for the island's tourism industry.

MIAMI, FL – Delivering a captivating presentation at the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami this week, Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), called on investors and tourism decision-makers to reap the benefits of partnership and collaboration by joining hospitality trade associations, which are key to the success of the tourism industry.