ST. JOHN’s, ANTIGUA – Plans are underway for the grand opening of the airport in Barbuda in the coming weeks -a move that will allow the arrival of international flights. 

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) says it has successfully reinstated one circuit of the runway lights, enabling night flight operations following the disruption caused by the weather on Sunday.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first-ever Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the groundbreaking event showcased sustainable tourism development, focusing on giving back to local communities in the host country of Jamaica.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Aviation authorities here said that several flights affected by the disruption at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) as a result of the weather on Sunday, are expected to resume on Monday.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The 42nd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), has concluded on a high note, reaching record-breaking attendance numbers. This year’s event, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from May 20-23, 2024, has been hailed as one of the most successful in the history of CTM, reflecting the strong interest and investment in Caribbean tourism.

Oxford, Connecticut - Tradewind Aviation, the award-winning private aviation specialist and pioneer of the shared charter concept to top leisure destinations, is heightening opportunities for travelers to dive into the sparkling beauty and inviting culture of the Caribbean with new scheduled service flights to leading Caribbean destinations including Tortola and Virgin Gorda from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and to Anguilla from San Juan, Antigua, and St Barths.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Persons traveling to Jamaica are being encouraged to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form prior to entering the country.

NEW YORK, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a stellar lineup of speakers for Caribbean Week in New York 2024. This year’s event will feature a diverse array of leaders, including a Deputy Prime Minister from the Caribbean, a leading airline executive, a renowned music producer, a world-class Caribbean communications specialist, and a cutting-edge data engineer at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments.

Nassau, The Bahamas – The Bahamas has been awarded the prestigious Caribbean Destination Resilience Award by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in collaboration with the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST). This award is a testament to The Bahamas’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and resilience in tourism, aligning with the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42nd conference was recently held in Jamaica. The event, held in Montego Bay, from May 20th to May 23rd, at the Montego Bay Convention Center, was abuzz with approximately 1,000 delegates, 150 companies, 50 international journalists and several regional tourism ministers all to discuss enhancing tourism in the Caribbean.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) declared the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum a resounding success. The event featured insightful presentations and high-level panel discussions that explored Caribbean tourism performance, emerging trends, and future industry prospects.

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. This recognition is a testament to her decades-long dedication and exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, underscoring her significant contributions to Barbados and the wider Caribbean region.