U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As the world responds to new vaccination and testing requirements before boarding an international flight to the United States, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands are reminding the traveling public that the new rules do not apply to direct travel from the USVI to the U.S. mainland.

MADRID, Spain –The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will likely cost the global tourism sector trillion US dollars in lost revenue in 2021, the UN’s tourism body said, calling the sector’s recovery “fragile” and “slow.”

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica and China have signed an agreement for visa-free travel between the two countries with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit saying it underscores the ongoing strong relationship between Beijing and Roseau.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – United States based carrier, Frontier Airlines will on Saturday afternoon launch its year-round service to the country.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada Friday become the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to announce that will not be allow people from several African countries into the island as a result of a new coronavirus (COVID-19) variant.

NASSAU, Bahamas – The Government of the Bahamas says it has now resumed flights to Haiti and Cuba, thereby lifting the travel ban imposed on both Caribbean nations.

NEW YORK, New York - The Bermuda Tourism Authority welcomes the first significant loosening of COVID-19 border protocols since the island reopened in July 2020. Rapid antigen testing has been added as an approved option for pre-arrival testing of vaccinated Bermuda-bound travelers effective December 3, 2021.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has imposed travel restrictions on travelers from eight countries over concerns of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant.

NASSAU, PARADISE ISLAND – One of the Caribbean’s most affordable, family-friendly properties is offering an incredible Black Friday/Cyber Monday special, giving travelers greater value and savings over this holiday season.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Caribbean Airlines has been rated a ‘Four Star Major Airline’ by its passengers, in the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Official Airline Ratings for 2022.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – An Antiguan woman will be going to space, possibly with her daughter, after winning two seats aboard a Virgin Galactic’s commercial space flight.

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Premier David Burt has joined other Bermuda tourism industry leaders in welcoming plans by Hollywood star Michael Douglas to redevelop Ariel Sands, a disused resort overlooking the south shore in Devonshire parish.