MIAMI, FL – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, has been appointed Chair of a new high-level Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) committee that will craft a regional strategy to manage the supply side of tourism and retain a larger share of tourism earnings within Caribbean economies.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Director-General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Retired Lt. Col. Egbert Field says Guyana’s airspace is open despite United States President Donald Trump’s position that the airspace “above and surrounding Venezuela” is closed to airlines and flights engaged in illegal activities.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says the country is mobilising to reopen its tourism infrastructure and welcome visitors as soon as is feasible.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent - Argyle International Airport Inc (AIA) is seeking to re-assure passengers that “all appropriate measures” have been put in place to support safe flight operations” after the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) last weekend issued a Notice to Airmen/Air Missions (NOTAM) temporarily downgrading the Argyle International Airport (AIA).

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica has welcomed 32,000 cruise visitors, since the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) says a Canadian television production company, filmed a multi-episode  – The Good Trek with Alex Kopacz, here last week.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Tourism Minister Gary Rutty is promising a new era for  cruise tourism over the next few years, with the sector already beginning to enjoy a rebound although voters emphatically rejected the need for cruise piers in April’s referendum.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Tuesday said that the country has signed six new air services agreements aimed at improving between Guyana and Africa and Latin America.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has set a firm target for Jamaica’s tourism industry to return to full operation by December 15 – the official start of the winter tourism season.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The state-owned national carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) says it will discontinue services on several regional routes as part of its ongoing network optimization programme aimed at enhancing schedule reliability, maintain competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability.

BRIDGETOWN , Barbados –  A new partnership agreement has been signed between interCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic, a move that will enable travellers to easily navigate the Caribbean.

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), in collaboration with JetBlue, has announced an update regarding Bonaire’s air service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).