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Jamaica, The Bahamas Plan Deeper Tourism  Collaboration

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A new alliance is being forged between two of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations in a drive to develop a cooperative approach to air travel and grow regional tourism. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett held talks with Bahamas Deputy Prime […]

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Curacao Tourism Arrivals Keep Climbing 

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao had a banner year for tourism arrivals last year, buoyed by the entry of the Sandals Royal Curacao resort to the market.  Now, new data show that the island continues to see strong tourism […]

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Puerto Rico Is Breaking Tourism Records

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From hotel occupancy to new flights to cruise ship arrivals, Puerto Rico is breaking many of its tourism records, according to Carlos Mercado Santiago, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.  The destination’s numbers from the just-closed fiscal […]

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Bonaire Island Keeps Eclipsing Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers 

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The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been reporting surging tourism arrivals for much of 2023, a trend that has continued into the shoulder season, according to newly-released data.  Bonaire welcomed 12,609 air arrivals last month, a representing a four […]


Dominican Republic Reaching “Never Before Seen” Tourism Levels 

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The Dominican Republic’s remarkable tourism story in 2023 is getting even better, according to new numbers released by the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  The Dominican Republic reported 621,575 visitors in May, meaning just under 3.38 million tourists in the first […]


More Flights Between Canada, Martinique  

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Air Canada is helping to connect the French Caribbean in a new way this winter, with a significant in expansion in flights to the island of Martinique. That includes a new route between Toronto and Fort-de-France set to launch on […]

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US Virgin Islands, St Maarten Top Caribbean Visitor Growth 

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The US Virgin Islands and St Maarten are leading the way for international visitor growth in the Caribbean right now, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys.  The United States Virgin Islands saw a 22 percent increase in international […]


In Bermuda, Signs of a Travel Rebound

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Bermuda seems to have turned the corner in its post-pandemic travel rebound, according to the newest data released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.  The island’s leisure air arrivals were up 88 percent in the first quarter, compared to the same […]


The Island of Anguilla Is Breaking Visitor Records 

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For much of the pandemic, the tiny island of Anguilla was one of the most difficult destinations to visit in the Caribbean, with ultra-strict travel health protocols. Since its full reopening last year, though, the island has engineered a full-fledged renaissance, […]

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Frontier Kicks Off New Dominican Republic Flights as Santo Domingo Heats Up

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While most travelers to the Dominican Republic tend to focus on the all-inclusive hotspot of Punta Cana, the country’s capital has quietly become a new Caribbean hotspot.  Yes, Santo Domingo, home to one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating historic areas, […]


Jamaica Tops 1 Million Arrivals in 2023 

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Jamaica’s winter tourism surge has brought more than 1 million stay over visitors so far in 2023, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  That was one month earlier than Jamaica reached the 1 million mark in 2022.  The winter […]


Bermuda Joins Caribbean Tourism Organization

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The island of Bermuda has joined the Caribbean Tourism Organization, in a big boost for the Barbados-based organization.  The CTO called Bermuda’s decision a “another milestone in its efforts to expand its reach and influence in the regional tourism sector.” […]


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