The Caribbean Tourism Organization has announced Guyana as the host for the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), to take place in Georgetown from October 5–9, 2026. This will mark the first occasion the country stages the CTO’s flagship conference, drawing extensive regional and international participation. SOTIC convenes […]
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USVI Announces Dates for 2026 St. Thomas Carnival
The 2026 edition of the St. Thomas Carnival is set to take place from 26 April to 02 May. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Division of Festivals recently announced the dates for the 74th iteration of the event. St. Thomas Carnival is the premier […]
Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim Returns
The Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim is back and will be held on 28 March 2026. The Nevis Tourism Authority shared the news at a press conference and media briefing at the Malcolm Guishard Recreation Park. Attendees included government leaders, tourism stakeholders, event organizers, sponsors and regional and […]
Breeze Airways Launches Nonstop Service to Nassau
Breeze Airways has launched a nonstop service to Nassau in the Bahamas. The service, which will begin on 11 Jun 2026, will be a twice a week service from Tampa. This is Breeze’s first international airport service from Tampa International Airport to Lynden Pindling International Airport. The new route is […]
Bermuda to Host CTO Caribbean Air Connectivity Summit
The Caribbean Tourism Organization will convene a one-day Air Connectivity Summit in Bermuda on February 24, 2026. The event will bring together senior public and private sector leaders to tackle air access and route development challenges across the region. The event centers on “Integrating Aviation and Regional Tourism Development” and […]
Don Esteban Gourmet Opens at Radisson Blu Aruba
Don Esteban Gourmet has officially opened its first boutique dining location at Radisson Blu Aruba. It is an intimate and artisanal dining experience that features authentic Jamón ibérico de bellota. Jamón ibérico de bellota is a carefully crafted cured ham, which begins with Iberian pigs raised on a strict diet. […]
Barbadian Students Shine At 2025 FCCA Competitions
During the 2025 Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Children’s Essay and Environmental Poster Competitions awards ceremony, eight Barbadian students received awards. The award ceremony was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael, where the students were rewarded for their creativity and […]
Caribbean Tourism Sector Sees Strong Growth in 2024
The Caribbean tourism sector is continuing its recovery and expansion. Evidence of this was revealed in a new report by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) that shared 2024 performance statistics. The report showed that there were 34.2 million arrivals to the region, which represents a 6.9% increase over 2023. This […]
Toka Village Receives Support from Guyana Tourism Authority
Toka Village, an Amerindian community in Guyana, received valuable assistance and support from the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). The training, which was a meaningful investment into the Toka people, was conducted in late 2024. It consisted of courses in tour guiding, hospitality and management. The aim of the partnership between […]
Anguilla Beaches Win Top Ten Awards
Two beaches in Anguilla have won top ten awards in the 2024 USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Meads Bay Beach and Shoal Bay Beach won 6th and 8th place respectively in the competition which recognises the world’s best beaches. Anguilla’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Haydn Hughes, praised the accomplishment, stating, […]










