USVI’s Tourism Booms: A Caribbean Success Story

The U.S. Virgin Islands is truly shining bright in 2025, proudly standing alongside tourism giants like Hawaiʻi, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Barbados. A new report confirms that these destinations are experiencing an incredible surge, transforming Read More …

Caribbean’s Bright Future: Sustainable Travel Transformation

The Caribbean is buzzing with exciting advancements in tourism, as Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Sint Maarten lead a remarkable revival and infrastructure transformation. Through thoughtful introductions of new tourist taxes and streamlined eVisa Read More …

Latin America’s Tourism Looking Good With A Bright Future

What an exciting time for tourism across the Americas and Caribbean! In 2025, a vibrant tourism boom is sweeping through Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Paraguay, Ecuador, Chile, and Uruguay, radiating positivity and growth throughout the region. This fantastic surge is fueled Read More …

Bahamas Joins Nations Enforcing New Cruise Tax

The Bahamas is set to implement significant new cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing movement among nations in the Americas and Caribbean, including the US, Mexico, and Canada, aimed at ensuring the sector is more accountable, equitable, and Read More …

Caribbean Unites To Protect Paradise From Seaweed

In a powerful display of unity and innovation, Caribbean destinations are coming together to address a significant environmental challenge, ensuring the region’s stunning beaches and vibrant ecosystems remain pristine for visitors. This summer, nations including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Read More …

Grenada Tourism Authority Has A New Leader

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Stacey A. Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in destination Read More …

Security Alert: Do Not Travel to Venezuela

The U.S. Embassies in Colombia, Guyana, Brazil, Aruba and the Venezuelan Affairs Unit released a Security Alert warning U.S. citizens of the significant risks associated with traveling to Venezuela. The State Department reissued its Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Venezuela, found on travel.state.gov. Additional points attributable Read More …

Jamaica: Improved Level Two Advisory, Caution Still Vital

Jamaica’s travel advisory has been officially lowered by the U.S. Department of State from Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) to Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”) as of May 29, 2025. This change, primarily driven by a reported decline in violent crime Read More …

Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules

The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …