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Visioning a new tourism landscape for the Caribbean – The Caribbean Travel Forum now in its third-year focusses on the business of tourism in the Caribbean and will reflect on visioning a new tourism landscape. Specific topics will focus on what is needed to achieve the WTTC economic study projection of a doubling in GDP […]

The luxury resort operator just announced the forthcoming Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences in the Bahamas. Spearheaded by Rockwell Island Development Group, the highly anticipated property will be located 48 nautical miles outside of Miami and can be reached via seaplane, private jet, helicopter, or boat.

Speaking at the Caribbean Travel Forum in Montego Bay, St. James, Nicola Madden Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), said the sector currently accounts for 13.7 per cent of the region’s overall output.

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has opened voting for its landmark 10th annual programme. A wealth of new entries feature this year, reflecting the momentum of the global spa and wellness sector.

The Luxe Nomad has today announced the addition of the exclusive Sava Beach Villas – a sprawling luxury beachfront estate – to its portfolio in Thailand, as part of the brand’s ongoing global expansion.

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. CTO said this event, a highlight on the calendar for travel industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square in the bustling heart

Prime Minister of Grenada Hon. Dickon Mitchell says stakeholders from a wide cross section of the economy must be included in conversations if the Caribbean is to secure the sustainability of its tourism sector.

Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. This recognition is a testament to her decades-long dedication and exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, underscoring her significant contributions to Barbados and the wider Caribbean region.

The travel industry is on a roll in 2024, with people spending more and traveling further. A new report by Mastercard Economics Institute says this is great news for many economies, especially those in the Caribbean.

Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis, the hotel group’s second property in the region, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. This milestone marks a significant chapter in Premier Inn’s ongoing evolution in the Middle East.