PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Three months after it was forced to shut down due to deadly gang-violence, Haiti’s international airport re-opened to commercial traffic on Monday bringing in much needed relief supplies for the population.

MIAMI, FL – American Airlines is expanding its winter schedule with eight new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean, the carrier has said.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Buccaneer has been recognized in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews, securing a place among Tripadvisor’s top 10% of listings globally.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announces the launch of its groundbreaking guidebook, “Artificial Intelligence Transformation Guide for Caribbean Tourism”. 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) congratulates Brittany Brathwaite, Chief People and Development Strategist of Ocean Hotels Group Barbados and Chickmont Foods Ltd, on being recognized as the Caribbean Rising Star at the recent Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). Brathwaite’s exceptional achievements and dedication to the industry exemplify the talent and potential within the CHTA community.

NEW YORK, New York – Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to spotlight the future of Caribbean aviation during Caribbean Week in New York, scheduled for June 16-21, 2024, at the InterContinental Times Square in midtown Manhattan.

CAIRO – The African Export- Import Bank (Afreximbank) Wednesday said it has approved a US$30 million financing facility to Joyau Des Caraibes Limited (JDC), the  Caribbean subsidiary of ORA Developers, for the expansion of Silversands Hotel in Grenada.

NEW YORK, NY — The much-awaited Caribbean Week, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), is scheduled to light up New York City from June 16-21, 2024. This event, a highlight on the calendar for travel industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square in the bustling heart of midtown Manhattan.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is gearing up for its first multi-destination media trip, designed to illuminate the interconnectedness and diversity across the Caribbean. Scheduled from May 17 to 27, this initiative will showcase the vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unique experiences spanning St. Lucia, Barbados, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados –  The private sector-led ferry service, Connect Caribe, Monday announced that it had reached an agreement with the Caribbean Private Sector Organisation (CPSO)  and the Dubai-headquartered Jampur Group enabling it to begin its ferry service much earlier than had been expected.

The planet is grappling with climate change — warming and rising seas, extreme weather, water shortages as a result of man-made actions. Worldwide, developed countries are working to find solutions, spending millions of dollars toward mitigation strategies. But, how are poorer counties dealing with this global emergency, one they have not contributed to in significant ways? How can they halt the impending disaster with limited funding? One small eastern Caribbean island is taking bold steps.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Cayman Airways will be ending its route to Barbados, a route that was introduced largely to increase inter-island travel around the region and help with airlift to Barbados.