OTTAWA, Canada – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Tourism HR Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that they say will support and grow a skilled, sustainable tourism workforce in both regions.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Continuing to cement its place as one of the world’s leading island travel destinations, Jamaica ranked among the “Top Islands” in the 2024 Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards in 'The Caribbean & The Atlantic’ category. Landing firmly among the top 10, the island also announced several of its hotels and resorts were also recognized in this year’s Awards.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sanovnik Destang, a respected hotelier from St. Lucia and Executive Director of Bay Gardens Resorts, has been elected as the new President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). His appointment was confirmed at CHTA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, succeeding outgoing President Nicola Madden-Greig. Destang will serve a two-year term, leading alongside a newly elected slate of executive officers.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) Monday said the island had achieved a “significant milestone” within the sector after 34, 895 visitors  arrived here in August this year, a  27 per cent increase compared to August last year.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Stopover visitors will soon have additional seats for flying to Jamaica from New York, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Hartford, CT.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Citizens of several  Caribbean countries are among those from 92 other visa-exempt countries, who will  need to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) permit before entering Thailand.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana –  The Chief executive officer of the Cheddi Jagan International airport,  Ramesh Ghir says the country’s tourism industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, driven by strategic government initiatives and robust economic growth.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says it is moving to increase the visibility of the region’s presence in Europe following a landmark partnership with European-based entities, which represent over 85 travel-related companies and organizations.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The Department of Immigration has announced the upcoming introduction of online embarkation and disembarkation cards, set to take effect in January 2025.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Antigua and Barbuda tourism officials have welcomed the opening of the US$14 million Barbuda International Airport (BIA) saying its signals the start of a new chapter for Barbuda’s tourism and economic growth.

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA – Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada’s premier, locally-owned and -operated luxury boutique resort, has once again retained the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award for 2024.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The rebranded regional carrier, LIAT 2020 (Leeward Islands Air Transport) will be launching flights to 11 new destinations very shortly.