INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands is strong and forecasts look positive, reports Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte after completing meetings at Routes Americas, a leading aviation event, on the U.S. mainland last week.

MIAMI  - Building on the success of its 2019 training initiatives, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is planning to expand its hospitality training programs and scholarship support in the Caribbean this year.

THE BAHAMAS - “We are a resilient people; we will rebuild.” That’s the mantra of the people of The Bahamas, particularly those from the northern part of the Caribbean nation most severely affected by Hurricane Dorian.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Travelers seeking to immerse themselves in a destination where history comes alive need look no further than Jamaica.  Rich with the remains of over half a millennia of human exploration and development, the island destination serves up fascinating landmarks for both an enjoyable and educational getaway.

NASSAU, The Bahamas and the United States have signed an air services agreement (ASA) that the Caribbean nation said reflects a strong commitment by both countries to the continued strengthening of bilateral relations and the modernization of aviation operations.

NEW YORK, NY – The Jamaica Tourist Board’s booth was a big hit during The New York Times Travel Show, held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from January 24-26th. Travel professionals and eager attendees flocked to the Jamaica booth to receive information on new developments, attractions and vacation packages to the destination from partners Melia Hotels International, Palladium Hotel Group and Rose Hall Development.

Travel industry professional and friend of the Caribbean, Dinaz Boga Kaprielian unexpectedly passed away on Nov 18, 2019 in Orlando, FL where she had been residing.

NEW YORK, NY –  Jamaica captured three gold awards at the 2020 Travvy Awards in New York City including Best Culinary Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas; Best Tourism Board Overall and Best Tourism Board, Caribbean/Bahamas. The destination also walked away with three silver awards: Best Destination Overall, Best Honeymoon Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas and Best Wedding Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas.

ST.CROIX - The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has launched a distinctive brand for the island of St. Croix.

NASSAU, The Bahamas  - Trinidadian Brian Frontin is the newly elected President of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE).

ST. LUCIA - Bay Gardens Hotel in St. Lucia has a brand new look for a brand new decade.

THE BAHAMAS - The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has named respected Grenada hotelier Leo Garbutt 2020 Caribbean Hotelier of the Year.