SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to strengthen its relationship with cruise line partners as the region prepares for the strong growth forecast for the cruise ship industry.

ST.MAARTEN - Hundreds of Caribbean tourism professionals are honing their skills in cutting-edge customer service training sessions presented by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF). 

NEW YORK, NY – Jamaica was showcased as the leading Caribbean destination for weddings, honeymoons and romance at the 7th Annual Jamaica Bridal Expo & Conference held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.  The Expo, which took place over three action-packed days from September 6 to 8, attracted travel agents, bride-to-be’s and wedding planners from around the world.

ST.LUCIA - Nick and Karolin Troubetzkoy, owners of Jade Mountainand Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia, have announced the hotels' recertification for the internationally renowned Travelife Gold Certification for Hotels and Accommodations. The twin properties are the only Gold-certified accommodations on the island.  

ST.LUCIA - St. Lucian-owned and -operated Bay Gardens Resorts is inviting visitors to celebrate the island's rich culture and beauty with bargain rates during Creole Heritage Month.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The U.S. Virgin Islands is reporting close to a 50 percent increase in stay over arrivals this year, a clear signal that tourism in the Territory is on a strong rebound.

MIAMI - Citing the new tourism offerings in The Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean and the opportunity to showcase the nation of islands to the travel world following Hurricane Dorian, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reaffirmed that all systems are go to bring the region's largest and longest-standing tourism marketing event to The Bahamas January 21 to 23, 2020.

NEW YORK, NY – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was one of the featured participants during the Wedding Salon Washington, DC Showcase at The Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The luxury bridal show attracted over 200 soon-to-be-married couples as well as top wedding planners, providing an excellent opportunity for the JTB to showcase Destination Jamaica’s ability to cater to the wedding and honeymoon market.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - St. Croix's renowned musical group Stanley and The Ten Sleepless Knights will be honored at this year's Crucian Christmas Festival on its 50th anniversary in the music business.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – As parents juggle priorities to create time for getaways, grandparents are stepping up to the plate and taking the kids on vacation. Defined as skip-gen travel, this is a trend that's gaining traction and grandparents ready to create unforgettable memories need not look any further than Jamaica. According to a recent AARP study, about one-third of grandparents have taken their grandchildren on skip-gen trips. The same study sited that 61% are interested in taking their grandchildren on vacation. 

The organizers of “Spicemas” are eager to spread the word about Grenada’s carnival in the United States.

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., — Caribbean Airlines has launched Caribbean Layaway - an interest-free layaway plan, which allows customers travelling within a two to six-month period to pay for their flights on a phased basis.