NASSAU — As destination celebrations continue to reshape the global events landscape, Blue Lagoon Island has introduced a curated collection of all-inclusive wedding and special event packages designed to combine private island exclusivity with streamlined planning and accessible pricing.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James, has expressed confidence that the country’s hosting of the 44th Caribbean Hotels and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace will generate lasting economic and promotional benefits for local businesses.

UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations is welcoming reports that the Dominican Republic will reopen its airspace to Haiti restoring flights between Santo Domingo and Cap-Haïtien that could begin as early as next month.

SAN PEDRO, Belize – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the winners of the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, highlighting innovation and leadership in the region’s push toward more sustainable and resilient tourism.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana has commissioned a multi-million US dollar 172-room hotel here with President Irfaan Ali saying that the oil-rich country is positioning itself to become also a premier hosting destination in the region.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The Suriname-based Gum Air has announced a fuel surcharge of US$25 for the one-way trip to Guyana, as the company blaming the “ongoing increase in international aviation fuel prices” as the main reason.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that Jamaica’s tourism sector is actively in talks to coordinate logistics with local and international stakeholders to minimise disruption following Spirit Airlines’ announcement on Saturday of an immediate wind-down of its operations. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is warning that the country cannot “normalise gun violence” warning that the country’s  long standing reputation in global tourism could be affected.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Cheddi Jagan International Airport has been recognised as the premier aviation hub in the Caribbean, ranking it #1 for Overall Passenger Experience and Satisfaction.

SAO PAULO, Brazil – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)  has launched a new publication highlighting how tourism observatories can strengthen sustainable tourism development in Latin America and the Caribbean by improving data-driven decision-making, governance, and destination management.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana government says it is formalising a national tourism policy and strategic plan as it seeks to strengthen the country’s tourism sector and positioning it for sustainable, long-term growth. The policy is set to be completed later this year.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The British Virgin Islands this week, welcomed the inaugural Sunrise Airways service with officials saying the new direct route between Santo Domingo and Tortola would improve regional travel, business links and family connections with the Dominican Republic.