PORT CANAVERAL, FL — Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence reinforced the critical role of purposeful training in destination success during a featured presentation at the Florida Caribbean-Cruise Association (FCCA) 2026 PAMAC Cruise Summit this month, delivered by Vice President Melanie Colpitts to cruise industry executives, destination stakeholders and regional decision-makers.
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley had sought to allay concerns that new United Kingdom travel rules for United States citizens could affect the British Virgin Islands, stating that the territory is not subject to the UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says Guyana is rapidly emerging as one of the Caribbean and South America’s premier tourism destinations
KINGSTOM, Jamaica - Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says tourism is on the rebound following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua - The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has officially sanctioned a comprehensive technological upgrade to the nation’s Immigration infrastructure, featuring the implementation of automated electronic gates (e-gates) at all air and sea ports.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is leading a high level marketing blitz across New York and Spain in an aggressive global marketing drive to rebuild and reposition the tourism sector post Hurricane Melissa.
WASHINGTON, DC – Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica are the only two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries named by the United States whose citizens will now have to post a bond of up to US$15,000 when applying for a visa to enter the North American country.
ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA - The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) recently welcomed its U.S. Travel Advisory Board to Antigua for a strategic on-island retreat, bringing together leading travel advisors from key source markets for immersive destination experiences, high-level discussions, and relationship building with local partners.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says it will host the 2026 CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Bermuda on , February 24, bringing together senior public and private sector stakeholders to address the future of Caribbean air connectivity.
BRIDGETOWN. Barbados – Restrictions that temporarily barred U.S. airlines from operating in parts of the Caribbean and South American airspace were lifted early Sunday, allowing flights to resume after a day of widespread disruptions.
WASHINGTON, DC — Leveraging its 2026 regional theme, “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) underscored a growing shift toward authentic, personalized travel during a high-profile weekend at the 2026 Travel & Adventure Show.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Investments in the tourism sector over the past five years have led to a significant increase in passenger movement, and according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali, this increased to 450% during this period.
MIAMI, FL - Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in October this year, Caribbean tourism ministers, directors and executives gathered aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas this month for an “Iconic Summit” hosted during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami, to discuss the cruise industry’s pivotal role in recovery and long-term resilience and growth.
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