MIAMI, FL – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Monday announced that its bedrock Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), which brings together buyers and sellers of the region’s tourism products, will be held in October this year.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Mia Mottley administration says that with the implementation of new procedures related to the acceptance of a one-day Rapid Antigen test for entry at the Grantley Adams International Airport, travelers should who encounter less congestion.

Persons Must Have a Negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Test or Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (Naat) Taken Within 3 Days of Arrival In Grenada (Date of Sample Collection Must Be Within 3 Days of Arrival In Grenada) or a Negative Rapid Antigen Test Taken Within 1 Day Of Arrival In Grenada (Date of Sample Collection Must Be Within 1 Day of Arrival In Grenada).

KINGSTON, Jamaica –The Jamaica government says effective March 1, the requirement to obtain a travel authorization through the JAMCOVID or Visit Jamaica platforms will be eliminated.

CASTRIES, St Lucia – Visitor arrivals in 2021 surpassed projections by 12 percent with 199,347 stay-over arrivals recorded, the St. Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) said on Wednesday, as it noted that last year was a progressive year for the sector.

St. George’s, Grenada  – Grenada, the Spice Isle of the Caribbean, is sprinkled with a variety of boutique hotels and villas that provide an authentic, bespoke experience for visitors. To increase awareness of these properties, the Ministry of Tourism and Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) launched Simple Stays Grenada, consisting of 16 properties located in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, offering affordable accommodations so travelers on any budget can experience an intimate and quality Caribbean escape.

Oranjestad, Aruba – Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives invites guests to step out of the cold and into miles of warm, white sanded beaches this season with their new winter sale. Guests can take advantage of a 25% discount on all-inclusive stays when booked by March 31, 2022 for travel now through March 31, 2022.

NEW YORK, NY – Bermuda has announced updated COVID-19 protocols, offering new travel guidelines that will streamline the process for vaccinated travelers visiting the island, by land or sea. Effective March 7, 2022, the revised guidelines will continue to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors, while making it even more convenient for visitors.

Valentine’s Day has always been a special time for couples to show their love and be together. Now more than ever, couples are seeking quick, weekend getaways that are close to home, safe, outdoors, fun and of course, romantic. What better way to plan a romantic getaway than with an easy road trip for a uniquely “tiny” escape this Valentine’s Day weekend!

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – St. Lucia Tuesday said that its tourism sector is “flourishing” and the island is looking to open a number of hotels with several international brand names committed to the island.

NASSAU, PARADISE ISLAND – Comfort Suites Paradise Island continues to offer free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing to all international guests with plans for return travel to the United States. The popular all-suite hotel strives to ensure the continued safety, health and convenience of all its team members and guests. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said restoring intra-regional travel was an integral first step for restoring Caribbean tourism, and that Puerto Rico could be a key player in boosting tourism for the region and beyond.