U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The 66th annual St. John Celebration, which was set for June 3 to July 4, 2020, has been canceled, but organizers have announced a “pop-up” virtual festival which will run from June 27 to July 4.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Pegasus announced today the launch of Intimate I Do’s, new wedding packages specially designed for couples to tie the knot safely in the time of COVID-19. Under terms of the new packages, wedding parties are limited to a total of 10 participants. Ceremonies can extend for a maximum of two hours, with loving couples joined at the hip at an outdoor setting within the lush Jamaica Pegasus gardens before retiring to one of the hotel’s small indoor banquet rooms for the reception.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Caribbean, with connections and relations spread across the region, intra-island travel is frequent.

In a June 2, 2020 press release, Mrs. Jibrilu, Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is quoted as saying, “Our top priority has and will always be our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors….We must remember that we are living in a new normal in the wake of COVID-19 and a lot is going to change across the tourism sector. We are putting an even greater emphasis on making sure The Bahamas is safe and clean for everyone and look forward to once again providing travelers with the tropical experience our islands are known for.”

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  - The health and safety of residents and visitors are top priorities for the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI).

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas government says it is looking at the possibility of allowing commercial travel into the Caribbean archipelago by or before next month.

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MIAMI - The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling on one of the world's largest leisure, travel and tourism companies, TUI Group (Touristik Union International), to reimburse Caribbean hotels and resorts for services received.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travelers on June 15.  The country is currently repatriating 8,000 Jamaican nationals who have been stranded overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Additionally, an extensive set of operational protocols were announced, including health screening before entry and upon entry, which will be implemented to manage risks to workers, communities and travelers.  From planning the trip to enjoying the destination, the protocols address all stages of the visitors journey, incorporating the lifecycle of prevention, detection and response. 

MIAMI —Crystal Cruises’ Serenity will sail from the Cruise Capital of the World this October. The cruise line recently announced its new itinerary from PortMiami to the Caribbean.

MIAMI - A tourism leader has lauded the coordination between many of the region's governments, the tourism industry and public health authorities, which used their experiences with natural and man-made disasters to minimize the effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to strengthen Caribbean resilience. 

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The governments of St. Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda plan to re-open their borders this month after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shut down the Caribbean nations’ international travel industry.