St. George’s, Grenada W.I. –  Grenada has been on the forefront of tourism developments with new airlift, accommodations, experiences, restaurants and more, and the warm and friendly Grenadian people invite travelers to experience Pure Grenada and the uniqueness of the Spice Isle of the Caribbean.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says that British Airways will be resuming its regular flights to the territory from September 9, when the territory has a soft reopening of its borders for commercial flights. 

ROSEAU, Dominica – The Dominica government Friday welcomed the decision by American Airlines to begin direct flights into the island from Miami, saying that it augurs well for the development of the local tourism sector.

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has reversed an earlier decision that allowed vaccinated travelers not to test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) before entering the country, saying that they will now be required to obtain a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR, with a negative result, within five days of arrival.

ROSEAU, Dominica – The Dominica government has sought to re-assure citizens that every step is being taken to safeguard their health as the island Tuesday welcomed the first cruise ship since the borders were closed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

BASSETERR, St. Kitts – The twin-island federation’s cruise tourism resumed on Thursday with the arrival of a ship in the ultra-luxury Seabourn cruise line, the Seabourn Odyssey, which will make a port call every week until October.

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA,  – Sandals Resorts International (SRI) unveils new details for its flagship brand’s highly anticipated 16^th resort and the company’s first venture into Curaçao, the newly named Sandals Royal Curaçao. Open for bookings today, the brand is offering guests a special Grand Opening Offer with savings of up to $1,000.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica Monday launched its electronic passport (E-Passport) that it says will significantly reduce identify theft and would be an integral component of its border management systems.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has established a travel bubble for persons coming from select countries as it seeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin –  “Officials from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) are actively pursuing new business opportunities for the destination while at the 2021 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh Show in Wisconsin,” said Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, Deputy Director General, BMOTA.

MIAMI, FL, – Gordy Silverman, Senior Director of Industry Education at Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI) and long-time advocate for travel agent education who helped develop Sandals Resorts’ signature Certified Sandals Specialist (CSS) program, died July 24 following a brief battle with cancer.  She was 64.

BIMINI, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s (BMOTA) Summer Boating Flings to The Bahamas are in full gear.  Every weekend from June 10 through August 1, novice and experienced boaters take to the seas, crossing the Gulf Stream to either Grand Bahama or Bimini to experience an adventure of a lifetime, ranging from customized receptions and snorkeling to authentic, culturally-immersed activities.