Travel in region Caribbean

One of the main draws of a cruise is the picture-perfect calm it promises to provide its travelers — sandy beaches and serene seas outside, luxury indoors.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) aims to reimagine the region’s tourism landscape at the third annual Caribbean Travel Forum, taking place Monday, May 20 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Kicking off this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the annual event brings together leading regional and international thought leaders to discuss tourism business opportunities and strategies for success in the Caribbean, the heart of the global travel industry.

CTO’s Media Marketplace returns this year during Caribbean Week in New York.

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Jamaica’s position as a leader in tourism resilience building has been further bolstered following the announcement that UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO) has forged a major partnership with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), which is being rebranded as the Global Tourism Resilience Centre (GTRC). It was also outlined that UN Tourism will continue to partner with Destination Jamaica in hosting the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference moving forward. The announcements were made jointly by Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett and UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E. Zurab Pololikashvili as they marked the second annual observance of Global Tourism Resilience Day (February 17) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

United will offer non-stop flights between Mexico’s soon-to-open Tulum International Airport and New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago beginning March 31.

Aviation has come a very long way since the very first commercial flight 100 years ago to deliver the finest transportation system the world has ever known. For most of that time, international aviation has been guided by the principles of global standards and working together. It is long past time for all Latin American governments to adopt policies that are well-suited to aviation so that aviation can deliver the documented benefits of connectivity to the region.

United Airlines announced that it will offer non-stop flights from the U.S. to Mexico's soon-to-open Tulum International Airport from New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago beginning March 31, 2024. 

The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kimberly King to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. King is an accomplished tourism marketing professional with a strong record of achievement in both the public and private sectors,” stated Mr. Kenroy Herbert, Chairman of the Anguilla Tourist Board. “She has an innate understanding of the challenges facing the Caribbean region, particularly for small destinations like Anguilla. She has successfully tackled these issues with innovative and creative strategies and programs, and we are confident that the expertise she brings to the Tourist Board will enhance our presence and advance our initiatives in all major source markets.”

“Sell five, sail free” returns.

The World Travel Awards, often dubbed as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry,” are gearing up to celebrate another year of excellence in global travel and hospitality. On August 26th, 2023, the picturesque island of St. Lucia will host this prestigious event, bringing together leaders and innovators from across the travel sector to honor the very best in the industry.

Marriott International said on Friday it had received an okay from Mexico’s competition watchdog for its acquisition of the City Express brand portfolio from Hoteles City Express. The news clears the path for the $100 million deal, first announced in October, and which may now close before June.

Credit card, payment and expense companies have seen a massive jump in transactions for the first quarter.

While Colombia is an affordable destination overall, visiting touristy Cartagena can leave your wallet feeling lighter.