KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has been named to the prestigious Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Global Top 100 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Edition – Class of 2026.

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados – After months of anticipation surrounding one of the Caribbean’s most talked-about upcoming resort openings, Royalton Hotels & Resorts officially welcomes its first guests to Royalton Vessence Barbados Adult-Oriented, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. Marking the company’s first property in Barbados and the global debut of the new Royalton Vessence brand, the opening introduces a highly anticipated concept shaped by a growing desire for travel experiences that feel more immersive, personal, and deeply connected to the destination. 

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday said it will introduce daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown,  effective July 1, this year providing customers with greater flexibility and convenience .

NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada — Travelers are no longer satisfied with simply visiting a destination — they expect experiences tailored to their individual preferences, delivered seamlessly and often before they ask. As luxury travel trends continue to influence mainstream tourism, industry experts say cruise destinations that fail to elevate service risk losing future visitors.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana and Peru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) laying the groundwork for the negotiation of a formal air services agreement (ASA), which is expected to facilitate greater cooperation in aviation, enhance connectivity, and create new opportunities for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – One of Jamaica’s most iconic natural landmarks has once again received international recognition, with Dunn’s River Falls and Park in the tourist resort town of Ocho Rios,  in the northern parish of St. Ann, being named a 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner, placing the attraction among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide.

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA — Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada was honored with the 2026 Top Guest Experience Award by Expedia Group during an Expedia Partner Event recently held on the sidelines of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua and Barbuda. The award recognizes hospitality partners that consistently deliver exceptional guest satisfaction and memorable travel experiences. 

GEORGETOWN, Guyana– The Guyana government has appealed to the Jamaica-based Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to seriously consider establishing a resort here, saying the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  country is one of the strongest tourism investment opportunities in the region.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the Jamaica-based Sandals Group is currently in discussions with his government detailing plans to invest a further US$100 million in expansion to include several “over-the-water’ bungalows.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda government has approved a US$10 passenger head tax increase for travellers coming into and departing the country.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados recorded its highest numbers in visitor arrivals last year as the sector contributed an estimated 45 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

NEW YORK, NY — Jamaica has once again solidified its position as one of the Caribbean's leading tourism destinations, earning two prestigious awards during the Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) Caribbean Week celebrations in New York City on Tuesday June 2.