The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is proud to announce a historic achievement in tourism, with the country welcoming a record-breaking eight million annual visitors this year. This remarkable success stands as a testament to the unified efforts, strategic planning, and visionary initiatives championed not only by the Ministry of Tourism but strengthened by the invaluable support of key stakeholders like the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion, The Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board and The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association.

Get creative at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island this winter, with the launch of the impressive new creative space, the MURACA Art Studio. Offering a diverse range of activities, both couples and families alike can unleash their artistic flair with a range of exciting art-related activities while enjoying an idyllic island escape.

A first of its kind in European health retreats, offering purposefully designed therapy programmes and activities, has opened in the Serra da Estrela natural park in Portugal.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on the weekend received two major awards for Jamaica from the prestigious World Travel Awards, which is in its 30th year, at the landmark Burj Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  Minister Bartlett also as Founder and Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), a thinktank based in Jamaica, handed out five Global Tourism Resilience Awards to two major Middle East corporations and three countries.

This festive season, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London invites guests to fully immerse themselves into the festive spirit and celebrate the season of tradition and joy, with an enchanting wintery wonderland array. Guests will be able to step inside a magical kingdom of festive delights between neighbouring Hyde Park and buzzy Knightsbridge as the hotel unveils an enchanting Christmas like no other.

Nestled in the heart of Belize, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to preserving its rich biodiversity. One of the most awe-inspiring inhabitants of this protected paradise is the jaguar (Panthera onca), an elusive and majestic big cat that roams the lush landscapes of this pristine sanctuary.