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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands government Tuesday unveiled a multi-million dollar program to upgrade airport infrastructure approved by Cabinet in 2014 and had not been updated since.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) says it has entered into a joint partnership agreement with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) that will allow for coverage of the June 5-8 Caribbean Week in New York.

NEW YORK, New York - Investments in hotel infrastructure totaling some US$625-million dollars is expected to be made in the Greater Falmouth area of Trelawny, for the construction of three new properties and one expansion over the next few years.

MIAMI, FL – Delivering a captivating presentation at the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami this week, Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), called on investors and tourism decision-makers to reap the benefits of partnership and collaboration by joining hospitality trade associations, which are key to the success of the tourism industry.

OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA – Following a momentous grand opening celebration on May 19th, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River opens today as the 17th resort in the award-winning Sandals Resorts portfolio. Located on a stunning stretch of white sand beach - a site originally handpicked by legendary hotelier and Sandals Resorts International founder the late Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart when the first Sandals Dunn’s River debuted over 30 years ago, today’s Sandals Dunn’s River is a completely new and utterly transformed hotel and experience. Featuring new culinary concepts and elevated suite designs, the 260-room luxury all-inclusive resort offers a deeply personal connection to its alluring setting on Jamaica’s north coast.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The historic Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort has been honored with the prestigious Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers’ Choice Award, solidifying its reputation as a remarkable resort destination and reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional experiences.