NEW YORK, New York – Kenneth Bryan, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), described the first post-pandemic Caribbean Week in New York as a success as public and private sector leaders and stakeholders addressed priority issues impacting the region during various meetings and activities.

NEW YORK, New York – Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation,  Chester Cooper, Wednesday said that tourist arrivals to the archipelago had returned to the levels before the COVID-19 pandemic and that the country was also pushing to become a hub for Caribbean destinations.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Canada says it will allow visa-free travel to “known travelers” from 13 more countries, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders.

St. George’s, Grenada W.I. – A delegation from Grenada, including the Hon. Lennox Andrews, Minister for Economic Development, Planning, Tourism and ICT, Creative Economy, Agriculture and Lands, Fisheries and Cooperatives; Kim Frederick, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Tourism, ICT, Creative Economy, Agriculture and Lands, Fisheries & Cooperatives; Randall Dolland, Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority; and Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, came to New York to participate in Caribbean Week. They were supported by the local team of Christine Noel-Horsford, Director of Sales, USA and Shanai St. Bernard, Manager of Sales, USA. The annual event, which is held in New York, provides councils of ministers and directors an opportunity to discuss challenges such as the current issues of sargassum and inter-regional travel, foster media engagement, promote thought leadership, and encourage networking within the tourism industry.

NEW YORK, New York – Jamaica and the Bahamas have announced a new partnership aimed at developing a cooperative approach to air travel and the further growth of the region’s tourism industry.

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – Caribbean Airlines, the leading carrier in the region, announces the launch of its Sustainability Programme in line with the principles of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.

St. George’s, Grenada W.I. – Known as the Spice Isle of the Caribbean, the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has launched a culinary partnership with renowned Chef Alexander Smalls to raise its profile as a leading culinary destination.  

NASSAU, Bahamas – Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for hotels. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the top 10 percent of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says she does not anticipate any problems getting “600 to 800 people every month who want to make the journey on your side and on my side,” as Barbados seeks to establish an air bridge with Ghana.

St. George’s, Grenada W.I.  – Canadians seeking warmth, adventure and relaxation this winter, will find it easier to find their respite in Grenada when Air Canada resumes service on October 29th with double the previous capacity. The carrier will double its frequency to the destination to four weekly flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).

NEW YORK, New York – The chief executive officer of Inter-Caribbean Airways, Trevor Saddler, says Caribbean governments could play a much more meaningful role in inter-regional travel by significantly reducing the taxes on air travel.

Bonaire proudly welcomed the iconic cruise ship Carnival Celebration for the first time. Captain Vincenzo Alcaras and his dedicated crew, along with 5,683 excited visitors, graced the shores of Bonaire, marking a momentous occasion for the island's tourism industry.