Caribbean News
World Bank Reps Discuss “Future of Tourism in the Caribbean” Study with Minister Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) presents a special gift to members of the World Bank team
‘A Clear Runway of Opportunity’: Inside Sandals’ 2024 Global Sales Conference
As the calendar flips to a new year, Unique Vacations, Inc. (UVI) – an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts – inaugurates 2024 as “The Year of More” at an energizing Global Sales Conference designed to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the travel advisor community and reinforce its crucial role within the ecosystem of tourism for the Caribbean at large.
CELEBRITY CRUISES SAILS INTO 2024 WITH A SERIES OF FIRSTS FOR THE AWARD-WINNING PREMIUM CRUISE LINE
Announcing its biggest offer of the year, the semi-annual sale, eligible sailings include new weekend itineraries in the Caribbean and brand new Edge class ship, Celebrity Ascent
“CRUISE ON LAND PUNTA CANA” - An Innovative Tourist Destination in the Caribbean
CRUISE ON LAND PUNTA CANA, a revolutionary and sustainable tourist project, is taking shape about 25 minutes from the international airport and close to the most outstanding tourist attractions in the east of the Dominican Republic.
Jamaica Set to Welcome 3 Million Stopover Visitors in 2024
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is leading a collaborative effort between public and private sector stakeholders to build capacity and systematically address the pain points in the tourism industry.
JAMAICA WINS - S HOTEL TOPS INTERNATIONAL RESORT RANKINGS YET AGAIN
JAMAICA received a big international boost after the locally owned S Hotel in Montego Bay ranked as the number 1 All-Inclusive Caribbean resort in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 listing. USA TODAY is one of the largest and most prestigious newspapers in the United States and its Readers Choice Awards, acclaimed globally.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Inks Multi-Year Agreement with Dallas Cowboys
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has solidified a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys to tap into the U.S. Southwest market. The collaboration aims to reach Dallas Cowboys fans across the United States.
The Ocean Club, Four Seasons Residences, Bahamas, Coming Soon to Paradise Island
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons, US-based real estate development firm Two Roads Development and Access Real Estate announce plans for The Ocean Club, Four Seasons Residences, Bahamas.
interCaribbean Announces Upcoming Launch of Non-Stop Flights Between Bridgetown and Kingston
In a significant development for Caribbean regional travel, interCaribbean Airways is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its new non-stop flight service connecting Bridgetown, Barbados, and Kingston, Jamaica. Scheduled to commence on February 6th, 2024, this service will mark a new chapter in the connectivity between these two major Caribbean destinations.
Tourism Arrivals Outperform Expectations through November
The Bahamas continues its meteoric rise in tourism as air and sea arrivals reach unprecedented heights, marking sustained growth that has surpassed previous years’ benchmarks.
WESTERN AIR APPOINTS FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT & CEO, SHERREXCIA “REXY” ROLLE;
Western Air, the largest privately owned airline in The Bahamas, names Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle, Esq. as President, CEO & Accountable Manager of Western Air, effective January 1st, 2024. Rexy joins the small, 8% of airline CEOs, that are women.
Silver Airways Launches New Service to the Turks and Caicos Islands
Silver Airways made its inaugural flight to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, December 18th, 2023. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales.