Montego Bay’s Club Mobay Airport lounge is open again The beloved Club Mobay airport lounge at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. The legendary airport lounge, named number one airport lounge in the Caribbean multiple times in these pages, is now operating again, in another big step for the rebirth of Jamaica’s tourism sector in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. “Our doors are open, our smiles are brighter, and the spirit of Jamaica shines stronger than ever,” Club Mobay said in a statement. “We cleaned, rebuilt and restored every corner,” the company’s aid. Sangster Airport reopened for commercial operations last week, and Jamaica has launched a nation wide plan to reopen its tourism sector in earnest by mid-December.  That includes the reopening of a number of hotels, from Sandals resorts to the iconic Half Moon, also in Montego Bay. Source: https://www.caribjournal.com/

Nearly 150,000 tourists visited Machu Picchu in Oct   Machu Picchu reaffirms its status as Peru's top tourist icon and is on track to break the visitor record of recent years, surpassing the numbers reached in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 150,000 tourists visited this modern-world wonder in October alone. According to the Decentralized Directorate of Culture in Cusco (DDC Cusco), the Inca citadel received 149,977 visitors last month. This figure is similar to those recorded during the high season in July and August, when 156,680 and 153,655 visitors were received, respectively. "These figures demonstrate the success of the new management model," the DDC Cusco highlighted, noting that the new ticketing and entry control system for the Machu Picchu llaqta —implemented last August 1— "is operating smoothly, ensuring an orderly and safe experience for both domestic and  foreign visitors." In this regard, the institution stated that this large influx of visitors "confirms the effectiveness and stability of [...]

Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels The number of visitors to Mexico’s archaeological sites and museums has risen above pre-pandemic levels, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora reported Sunday. Attendance at Mexico’s archaeological sites and museums rose to 14.6 million between January and August 2025, reflecting a greater interest in or awareness of the country’s cultural heritage. Mexico’s museums attracted 7.7 million visitors in this period, marking a 17.6% rise over the same period in 2024 and a 3.9% increase compared to 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began. This figure consisted of 89% domestic and 11% foreign visitors. Meanwhile, 6.9 million people visited Mexico’s archaeological sites between January and August, with 64% national and 36% foreign visitors. This marks a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The most visited sites were the Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán Peninsula, with [...]

Is St Lucia Safe? Travel Advisory for 2025 Saint Lucia, a jewel of the West Indies, is a small island nation situated in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It welcomes its visitors with its natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and genuine hospitality. However, the look can be deceiving, and you might be wondering whether it is safe to travel or live in St Lucia. As of the latest advisory, the US Department of State classifies Saint Lucia under Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. This indicates St. Lucia is considered one of the safer destinations for many, whether they visit solo, with their families or friends. Overview of St Lucia in 2025 Though it’s modest size, St Lucia typically receives approximately 400,000 to 500,000 visitors each year. Among these visitors, there are both stay-over tourists and cruise ship passengers. Of course, there are many reasons for this. It has a sublime landscape shaped by volcanic [...]