Caribbean Hot in 2024 Tourism Surge

Luxury cruise line Emerald Cruises is offering new Caribbean itineraries for the winter 2024-25 season onboard the Emerald Azzurra. 

The Caribbean is the perfect vacation destination for those looking for warm weather, endless beaches, and exciting activities on and off the water. From nightlife and water sports to great food and historical attractions, the Caribbean has something for everyone.

JetBlue will open its first-ever crew base outside of the continental United States in Puerto Rico, further cementing the airline’s expansion plans on the island.

The third Caribbean Travel Forum, hosted by the CHTA, showcased the region’s tourism advancements and resilience.

While North America is home to fascinating destinations spanning from the high Arctic tundra to the Florida Everglades, few can match the spectacular biodiversity of the Caribbean. Biomes across the region span from tropical rainforest to xeric scrubland, and its large number of isolated islands have spurred a high degree of endemism—and to sweeten the deal, the Caribbean is also home to its fair share of high-end resorts that are perfect for wildlife-watching. With summer on the horizon, these idyllic islands are perfect for a foray into some of the Caribbean’s most underrated gems for ecotourism.

Jamaica’s hosting of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) flagship sales event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace 42, from May 20- 23, has been hailed as “a resounding success” by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) said on Friday that the much-awaited Caribbean Week is “set to sparkle” in New York City from June 16-21.

While summer kicks off, customers can get a head start on planning to get away this winter with more options to visit the Caribbean and Latin America with American Airlines. In winter 2024, American will enhance its industry-leading short-haul international network with eight new routes and increased service, offering flights to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier in the region. “Customers will have more reasons to choose American than ever before for nonstop fun in the sun this year,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “We are excited to continue growing our network to the region with more flights this winter to the Caribbean and Latin America than any other U.S. carrier ever.”

Jamaica showcased the best of its heritage in food, dance and music last night (May 20) to over 1,000 delegates from more than 45 countries who are attending the 42nd Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM42), being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

The Bahamas and St Lucia were named as winners of Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 2024 Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Afreximbank has granted a $30 million financing to Joyau Des Caraibes Ltd for expanding the Silversands Hotel in Grenada, boosting tourism and fostering Afri-Caribbean investment relations.

Barbara Muckermann becomes CEO of Kempinski Hotels, poised to steer the luxury brand’s expansion with 34 new properties, enhancing its historic legacy in the global hospitality industry.