In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Beaches® Resorts has announced its expanded commitment to families with children on the autism spectrum, ensuring a safe, fun and comfortable vacation experience that’s tailored to their needs. With one in 54 children diagnosed with autism in the U.S., special needs travel continues to be one of the fastest-growing family travel segments and one that is severely underserved. Building upon an existing partnership with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) – the global leader in cognitive disorder training and certification – Beaches Resorts has extended its Advanced Certified Autism Center (ACAC) accreditation through 2023 and continues to be the world’s first and only ACAC resort company underscoring its dedication to ensuring every family can enjoy the award-winning Luxury Included® vacation experience.

LAKELAND, Florida -    The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination being featured at the 47^th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held April 13 -18, 2021in Lakeland, Florida. Traditionally, Florida’s largest annual convention, the show usually attracts more than 200,000 persons and 10,000 aircraft. This year’s show is expected to be a little smaller, safe and covid-19 ready.  The show also marks the return of in-person attendance at consumer and trade shows for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s (BMOTA) sales and marketing team, since global borders around the world and business events went into lockdown from the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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.

PLANTATION, Florida -   Scores of private pilots from throughout the U.S. who attended the 47^th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, April 13-18, stopped by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation  (BMOTA) booth, eager to get information about The Bahamas, the region’s top destination in general aviation.  Some of them had already begun preparations to fly out to The Bahamas, following the conclusion of Sun ‘n Fun on April 19, 2021.

NASSAU, Bahamas,– American Airlines has announced it is expanding its service into The Bahamas, adding a new direct route out of Austin, Texas.

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.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua,– The Antigua-based regional airline, LIAT, says it will resume flights to Barbados and St. Lucia later this week, after suspending them as a result of the ongoing eruption at the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,– Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Jamaica has finalized arrangements with global cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line to homeport one of its vessels in Montego Bay, with service set to begin on August 7, 2021.

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.

With vaccinations on the rise and travelers gaining more confidence in travel with each passing day, Sandals Resorts International has announced the extension of its Travel Protection Plan - Insurance Is On Us and Cancellation Protection Benefit to give customers even more reasons to Book with Confidence at Sandals® and Beaches® Resorts. All bookings made now through August 31, 2021, for travel now through December 31, 2022 will receive these added benefits, allowing them to truly unwind in paradise knowing everything else is covered for them. 

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.