NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada — As cruise tourism continues its global expansion, Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence is calling for a more intentional approach to shore excursions — one that balances economic growth with environmental responsibility and measurable community benefit. 

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the the design, construction, and financing of two new municipal airports that it says forms part of the drive to modernise the country’s aviation infrastructure and boost regional connectivity.

MIAMI, FL — The evolution of Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program continues on board the newest Icon Class vacation, Legend of the Seas, this summer. Designed to provide local, emerging artists with the opportunity to showcase their work to global audiences, the program has expanded to give artists across the Caribbean and Central America the opportunity to display their work for millions of vacationers who will set sail for years to come. Artists can send their submissions starting today through March 1 here.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The impact of emerging technologies on tourism-driven economies will be among the key topics when regional information, technology and media regulators convene here next weeks for the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Caribbean Chapter meeting.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cabinet has approved a suite of policy measures designed to expand local participation in the tourism economy, including a new certificate programme for tourism businesses and the allocation of land at three locations for Antiguans to develop tourist accommodations.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua-based airline, Liat Air, says it has entered into discussions with the state-owned Surinam Airways (SLM) with the aim of establishing an interline partnership, which both airline say would mark “an important step in enhancing connectivity between the Caribbean and South America.

BELMOPN, Belize – Belize's government is urging all of its nationals resident in or transiting Mexico, to exercise a high degree of caution and to be conscious of their environment at all times.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tuesday said it has selected Guyana to host its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in October 2026, marking the first time the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will stage the conference since its inception.

DUBAI – The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced plans to undertaking a multi-faceted overhaul of its tourism industry which it says is designed to create greater visitor experiences while providing more benefits to the local economy.

ST. CROIX, United States Virgin Islands – The Secretary-General of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Dona Regis-Prosper, says the future of Caribbean economic stability lies not in the boardroom but in the soil.

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique — Martinique’s renowned Carnival will take place February 15-18, 2026, drawing visitors to the French Caribbean island for four days of music, parades, costumes and centuries-old cultural traditions.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is welcoming the expansion of Canada-based MGM Muthu Hotels Group in Jamaica, following its acquisition of the Royal Decameron Montego Beach Hotel in western Jamaica.