PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands – Chairman of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Kenneth Bryan, has cautioned regional tourism leaders of the need to do things differently if the Caribbean is to maintain its competitive edge, and remain as one of the fastest growing tourism regions in the world.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos – After a hiatus of five years, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) flagship event, the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) is set to kick off tomorrow at The Shore Club in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Starting December 1, the regional carrier, InterCaribbean Airways will start operating fully in Barbados with FlightSupport Ltd, a subsidiary of the InterIsland Aviation Services Group (IASG).

CAYMAN –Hotel Indigo® Grand Cayman, the new flagship property of the Hotel Indigo brand, was honored at the 2023-2024 Americas Property Awards held in Toronto, Canada on September 22, 2023. The property, developed by Dart, was recognized in the Hotel Architecture for the Cayman Islands and New Hotel Construction & Design for the Cayman Islands categories. The Americas Property Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry.

OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA – With the summer season coming to a close, “cuffing season” is quickly approaching - the period from October to just after Valentine’s Day when summer romance turns into real relationships as the heat fades to welcome winter weather. The Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort brand, Sandals Resorts, is celebrating new found love by giving away one free honeymoon period to a newly official couple. Through December 1, couples can fill out a brief questionnaire sharing the story of how and when they met, for a chance to win a free three-night stay at one of Sandals’ 18 island resorts.

BUCCAMENT, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Tucked away against a rainforest backdrop between lush green mountains that meet a cobalt blue sea, Sandals® Resorts’ newestall-inclusive resort in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, will mark the ninth Caribbean destination and 18th Sandals Resort for Sandals Resorts International (SRI) when it welcomes its first guests on March 27, 2024. Now open for reservations, the more than 50-acre sprawling resort unlocks an entirely new island experience that invites guests to bask in its unspoiled beauty with Two-Story Overwater Villas, meandering rivers, and other sensational “Sandals Firsts.”

 St. George’s, Grenada – As the leaves turn to hues of amber and the air takes on a gentle chill, Grenada unveils its alluring charm that offers a tranquil haven amidst this upcoming seasonal transition. Grenada is offering various travel packages and specials travelers can take advantage of this fall and winter season.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) brings the region’s vibrant culture and diverse travel experiences to the Latin American market during the highly anticipated FIT Tourism Fair in Argentina this month.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Low-cost Canadian carrier Flair Airlines will begin operating between Toronto, Canada and Kingston starting in December.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -The chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Renee Coppin, says the island needs an estimated 60 000 visitors per month consistently to ensure “healthy” occupancy levels for the expanding accommodation sector.

MIAMI, FL - With its recent addition to the prestigious Blue Diamond Resorts portfolio, Royalton CHIC Antigua is set to debut and welcome guests to the leeward island, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, in early April 2024. Coaxing spirited travelers with a vibrant and social all-inclusive vacation experience, designed exclusively for adults, the beachfront resort is set on the northwest coast of Antigua and is now available for bookings.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Tuesday said it is taking a critical look at its common tourism policy following a high-market demand and sustainable travel heightened in the post COVID-19 environment.