FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida –  “The Bahamas is back, and open for business,” says the Honorable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister, Member of Parliament for Exuma and Ragged Islands and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA) for The Islands of The Bahamas.  This was the message he delivered to scores of boating industry professionals, the media and boating enthusiasts at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), on October 28, 2021 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In less than a week, Barbados welcomed the second European airline to its shores, with an Aer Lingus flight from Manchester, England, landing at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday.

Caribbean—Sandals Resorts’ Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart, has been formally invited to join the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The induction represents the actionable change and strides forward made by Stewart throughout his time in the industry.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) says it is working assiduously to ensure a safe and secure return of cruise operations at all the island’s ports by early December 2021.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Fully vaccinated travelers to Barbados with a valid negative pre-flight COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to be tested or be in quarantine on arrival in the island.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Virgin Atlantic on Wednesday completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the country’s only direct service to and from Europe.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – United States (US)-based Frontier Airlines has announced plans to increase the number of weekly flights to Jamaica, beginning November 1.

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Tourism officials have called it “disappointing” news after low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways announced it is to axe its direct air service to Boston, a major US gateway city, at the end of this month.

KINGSTON, Jamaica –Jamaica is anticipating an increase in visitor arrivals as it gears to participate in the World Travel Market to be held in London in November.

Montego Bay, Jamaica - Island Routes has been honored at the 28th ceremony for the World Travel Awards as the Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2021. For the ninth year, the premier destination and experience company has led this category for its excellence in Caribbean travel and outdoor adventures. 

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA –Sandals Resorts continues its 40th Anniversary celebration with a special, 40-day sale on select Sandals Resorts including the brand’s flagship property, Sandals Montego Bay. Couples booking a stay of seven nights or longer for travel anytime between July 31 and October 2, 2022, will unlock a special room rate of only $200 per person, per night at participating resorts.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Government of the Cayman Islands is hoping that the borders of the territory will be unlocked before the end of the year.