Tourism

CARICOM | CARICOM Travel Bubble in operation

Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda, have started operating the CARICOM Travel Bubble,…

September 25, 2020
Published in Tourism
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UNITED STATES | President Trump Bans US Citizens From Staying in Cuban Hotels

President Donald Trump announced new sanctions against Cuba that prohibit U.S. tourists from staying in 433 hotels on…

September 25, 2020
Published in Tourism
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The Pullman Cayo Coco Hotel, in Jardines del Rey, ready to receive tourists. Photo: Ortelio González Martínez

CUBA reopens its borders to international tourism

HAVANA, Cuba, September 24, 2020 - Granma - The renowned Cuban beach resorts of Jardines del Rey and…

September 24, 2020
Published in Tourism
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Tourists in India take an elephant ride at the Amber Fort, outside of Jaipur.

UN | Devastated by pandemic, tourism sector must be rebuilt in a safe, equitable and climate friendly way – UN chief

Launching his latest policy brief, on tourism, Secretary-General António Guterres, pointed out that the industry “employs one-in-every-ten people…

August 25, 2020
Published in Tourism
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Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Director Rosa Harris

CAYMAN | Gov't very cautious about re-opening its borders to visitors

GRAND CAYMAN, August 15, 2020 - The government of the Cayman Islands is learning from the experience of…

August 15, 2020
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JAMAICA | US State Department issues COVID-19 travel advisory for Jamaica

MONTEGO BAY, August 7, 2020 - Against the background of reopening the tourist industry and the government's targeting…

August 7, 2020
Published in Tourism
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How COVID-19 could impact travel for years to come

In late 2019, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its “Economic Performance of the Airline Industry” report.…

August 7, 2020
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Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados.

BARBADOS | Updated travel protocols for Barbados take effect August 5

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, August 4, 2020 – As the country struggles to carefully reopen the Barbados economy within the…

August 4, 2020
Published in Tourism
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Tourism minister. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the opening ceremony for the virtual staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ Trade Show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday

JAMAICA | Gov't wants to increase earnings of small and medium size tourism operators

KINGSTON, July 24, 2020 - Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is working to build the…

July 24, 2020
Published in Tourism
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), converses with media personality, Sakina Deer, during the launch of the Rediscover Jamaica domestic marketing campaign, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 22.| Photo: Rudranath Fraser

JAMAICA | Bartlett appeals to Jamaicans to fill hotels with Rediscover Jamaica campaign

KINGSTON, Jamaica July 24, 2020 - A‘Rediscover Jamaica’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to taste, see, feel and enjoy…

July 24, 2020
Published in Tourism
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JAMAICA | CAL issues notice for travellers to Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is warning travellers to Jamaica that they will not be allowed to…

July 24, 2020
Published in Tourism
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