NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government says it welcomes the announcement by the Switzerland-based preeminent lifestyle and hospitality brand, Aman, that it will establish a major resort and residence development project in Exuma.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector could see visitor arrivals double or even triple, provided the ongoing downward trend in crime continues.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados –  The Caribbean tourism industry is expected to continue its growth this year,  but prevailing economic uncertainties and slowdowns in major source markets during the first quarter of the year could affect the pace at which the sector is growing.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Martinique Tourism Authority delivered a compelling case for the French Caribbean island’s expanding cruise market during a well-attended morning session at Cruise360, held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center last month.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Teri Helenese, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative, is calling on Caribbean nations to unite with urgency and purpose to grow the region’s global tourism market share, which has long remained under three percent despite a strong post-pandemic recovery.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is reporting a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in 2024, as the island continues to interest the travelers seeking authentic, high-end Caribbean escapes.

MIAMI, FL – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says it remains cautiously optimistic outlook for tourism investment in the region, despite global headwinds and rising costs.

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao  — The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), in collaboration with Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), proudly announces the launch of new non-stop, weekly service by American Airlines between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Curaçao International Airport (CUR). Tickets for the new route will be available for purchase starting May 5, 2025, and service will begin on December 6, 2025. Flights will operate every Saturday through April 4, 2026, providing Midwest travelers direct access to Curaçao's vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and year-round warm weather.

Arajet, the Dominican Republic's main flag carrier, successfully made its first flight to the United States on April 11. Flight 2100 took off from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and landed at Miami International Airport, marking a historic milestone for the airline and the Dominican aviation industry. The flight carried 189 passengers on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 named Los Haitises and was welcomed by MIA officials and representatives from the U.S. and Dominican governments.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will now need to obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands –  The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) is urging support for the Cayman Islands embracing cruise berthing infrastructure, saying it is an imperative to safeguard the future of the cruise tourism industry on the British Overseas Territory.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has announced the addition of more flights between Trinidad and Miami, starting June 19.