U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Following successful in-market events in Dallas and Houston, Texas, over the past week, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is poised to elevate its post-pandemic marketing activities in these areas and across the country.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,– Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL), has announced plans to allow passengers the opportunity to book and pay for COVID-19 tests via the airline’s website.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia,– St. Lucia is gearing up to welcome its first international cruise ship since closure to the sector amid the global COVID-19 pandemic a year ago.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  – The Andrew Holness led administration has expanded restrictions on travelers from overseas to now include those from six South American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and Peru.

DALLAS, Texas – Following a meeting with American Airlines in Dallas, Texas on Friday, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte announced that the nation’s largest carrier will expand its service to the Territory to meet increased demand for summertime travel.

Beaches Ocho Rios has officially reopened, welcoming guests back to the all-inclusive paradise that radiates with fun for multi-generational families and guests of all ages. With its warm turquoise waters, private white-sand beach, and expansive family suites, reconnecting with loved ones has never been more luxurious. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered discriminatory.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism joins the Office of the Governor, members of the tourism and hospitality community, and countless Virgin Islanders in mourning the loss of Seema “Judi” Nagelberg. Committed, enterprising and engaged, Judi came to St. Thomas in the 1960s on vacation, fell in love with the Virgin Islands, and spent the next 50-plus years dedicating herself and her work to promoting and helping to market and advance her adopted home.

BAHAMAS  — Comfort Suites Paradise Island has announced the availability of free COVID-19 rapid antigen testing for all of its international guests who have plans for return travel to the United States.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos  – Ocean Club Resorts, two all-suite resorts ideally located along Grace Bay Beach, announces today the launch of their new testing, culinary, and health and safety-focused features that speak to current travel needs. The resorts have taken the necessary steps to provide each guest with a worry-free escape to a tropical island from the point of booking through their return back home.

MIAMI, Florida — As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched Forward Together, an initiative which encourages industry stakeholders to join their colleagues in supporting the trade association.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The government of this British Overseas dependent territory says its cruise ship ports will be reopened within the next three months.