CAYMAN ISLANDS – Addressing a group of local, regional and international media during a live press briefing in the Cayman Islands yesterday, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) presented some of her initial plans for leading the intergovernmental body that serves as the tourism development agency for 25 Caribbean countries and territories.

St. George’s, Grenada W.I. – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the successful completion of a transformative two-day training initiative featuring renowned international restaurant owner and award-winning mixologist, Joji Watanabe. This groundbreaking program brought together 22 local bartenders and mixologists as well as ten T.A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC) hospitality students for an immersive learning experience designed to elevate Grenada's hospitality industry. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tourism officials say the sector will benefit significantly from the much-anticipated Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) exposition that gets underway here on Monday at the Montego Bay Convention Centr, south of here.

Bonaire is in the top 25 islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in the Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey.

CAYMAN ISLANDS  – The wait is over for Cayman Airways customers who have been anxiously looking to book tickets for the airline’s second weekly Los Angeles flight and its new nonstop service between Grand Cayman and Barbados. Tickets are now available to purchase for both new flights.

St. George’s, Grenada – The Grenada Tourism Authority has unveiled 31 new sculptures to be added to the underwater sculpture park – a thriving underwater oasis that has become a symbol of art, conservation and cultural pride in Grenada. The unveiling of the new sculptures is part of a rehabilitation and upgrade initiative for the world’s first underwater sculpture park, which celebrates artistic expression and cultural richness by embracing the preservation of marine life.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda government says arrangements are being negotiated between LIAT (2020) Limited and the court appointed administrator of the inter-regional airline, LIAT (1974), regarding the purchase of the assets of the bankrupt airline.

KINGSTON, Jamaican– Starting Friday,  September 1, travelers to Jamaica will be mandated to fill out the immigration form online.

St. George’s, Grenada W.I. –  The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) led a prominent delegation, including Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Honorable Tevin Andrews, Chairman of the GTA, Randall Dolland, and CEO of the GTA, Petra Roach, to engage with key tourism stakeholders on the sister isles including Petite Martinique to address pressing concerns. The visit, marked by constructive dialogue, focused on several critical aspects of the island's tourism industry, including destination marketing, stakeholder communication, heritage site preservation, product development and cultural legacy transmission. One of the primary topics was the enhancement of Carriacou's marketing strategies.

NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government has welcomed the decision by US-based Delta Air Lines to introduce direct flights from Miami into Nassau.

GROS-ISLET, SAINT LUCIA – Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts, took home 13 prestigious awards at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards™ Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, which took place on August 26th at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. The World Travel Awards™ recognizes and celebrates the top players in the travel and tourism industry each year, bringing together government officials and leaders in the hospitality industry.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is predicting a significant increase in scheduled air capacity from the United States market this September through December with approximately 140,000 additional inbound seats available across carriers.