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Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are joining forces for Multi-Destination Caribbean Travel

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are joining forces for Multi-Destination Caribbean Travel Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González and Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a first-of-its-kind partnership between the two destinations The idea is to boost multi-destination tourism, improve air connectivity, and create joint initiatives focused on sustainable economic growth. It’s what Gonzalez called an “historic step” toward a more connected, more resilient Caribbean.“This agreement reaffirms our commitment to sustainable economic development, the strengthening of our tourism industry, and the well-being of our communities,” she said. “We are betting on a collaborative model that positions Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as complementary destinations and strategic allies.”

By |2025-05-05T15:24:45-04:005 de May de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are joining forces for Multi-Destination Caribbean Travel

Royal Caribbean Says 2025 Bookings “On Track”

Royal Caribbean Says 2025 Bookings “On Track” Bookings for 2025 have “remained on track,” Royal Caribbean President and CEO Jason Liberty said in its recent earnings report, in a positive sign for the travel industry amid global uncertainty. The company cited record bookings during the key Wave season and sustained strength in April demand — including a notable uptick in close-in reservations. The cruise operator said onboard spending and pre-cruise purchases continued to surpass pre-pandemic levels, supported by both higher participation and elevated pricing. The Miami-based company pointed to stable load factors in line with historical norms, though it widened its forward guidance to reflect increased uncertainty in the broader macroeconomic environment. “Bookings for 2025 have remained on track, cancellation levels are normal, and we continue to see excellent close-in demand” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. “This year continues our guest experience innovation with the debut of Star of [...]

By |2025-05-05T15:22:49-04:005 de May de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on Royal Caribbean Says 2025 Bookings “On Track”

Empowering Innovation and Inclusion: UN Tourism Leads Global Dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan

Empowering Innovation and Inclusion: UN Tourism Leads Global Dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan Welcoming around 28 million visitors from more than 150 countries, the Expo serves as a leading global platform for ideas and solutions, with an emphasis on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In Osaka, UN Tourism hosted two official forums, uniting public and private sector leaders to focus on key priorities for the sector. UN Tourism Director of Innovation, Education and Investment Antonio López De Ávila Said: “At Expo 25, we are proud to show that tourism is more than a sector—it is a catalyst for sustainable development, social inclusion, and tech advancement. At UN Tourism, we are placing women’s talent at the heart of this journey, supporting the creativity, leadership, and resilience of women across the globe. We also prioritize investments. We work to ensure every dollar invested contributes to a greener, fairer, and more resilient future.” [...]

By |2025-05-05T15:20:45-04:005 de May de 2025|Events|Comments Off on Empowering Innovation and Inclusion: UN Tourism Leads Global Dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan

FitCuba2025: An innovative fair, says President Díaz-Canel

FitCuba2025: An innovative fair, says President Díaz-Canel By Daily Pérez Guillén / Photos: Roberto Suárez In an exchange with the press after touring the International Tourism Fair of Cuba 2025, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, commented that this event, “is a demonstration of the many qualities and potentialities,” of the country. “Totally innovative. Here we have presented examples of health, community, agricultural and agro-ecological tourism, among others. In addition, circuits have been designed that have a direct impact on Cuban localities, on our geography and on the life of Cubans in their communities,” he added. He stressed that the concept of sustainable tourism is strongly advocated, which combines economic, social, cultural and, above all, environmental aspects. According to the president, FitCuba2025 reflects the integration of two fundamental pillars of government management: the digital transformation of society and science and innovation. “Cuban developments to digitize tourism activity have been exhibited here, such as [...]

By |2025-05-05T15:18:10-04:005 de May de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on FitCuba2025: An innovative fair, says President Díaz-Canel

ALBA-TCP begins to live the dream of multi-destination tourism

ALBA-TCP begins to live the dream of multi-destination tourism By Daily Pérez Guillén The Executive Secretary of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America—People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza, urged to move forward with concrete actions at the 7th Meeting of Tourism Ministers and High Authorities of the regional organization, held in Havana. In line with Arreaza’s statement, the meeting concluded with a road map approved by the members of the organization, “In the spirit of consolidating prosperous tourism in the Latin American and Caribbean region,” and the commercialization of a multi-destination product. In this regard, Cuba and Venezuela, through two of their travel agencies, negotiated such a product with the Chinese market. A team made up of Havanatur and Venetur personnel will make a technical visit on May 20, together with tour operators from the Asian giant, to promote the region’s demand. In view of the realization of [...]

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FitCuba2025 exceeded expectations

FitCuba2025 exceeded expectations Cuban Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, exchanges with the press moments before closing FitCuba2025. By Daily Pérez Guillén The 44th edition of the International Tourism Fair of Cuba in 2026 will be dedicated to Canada, the sun and beach product, and will be hosted by Varadero, Cuba’s largest beach resort. This was announced by Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García Granda at the closing ceremony of the most important professional event for the sector. Moments before the closing ceremony, the minister spoke to the press and noted that FitCuba2025 exceeded expectations from the organizational and participational point of view, since more than 1,500 foreign professionals from 58 countries, including travel agencies and press, attended. “More than 2,573 national professionals participated in this fair, representing both the state and non-state sectors,” and, “integrated everyone as part of the Cuban tourism product, showing everything we [...]

By |2025-05-05T15:15:53-04:005 de May de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on FitCuba2025 exceeded expectations

Cozumel has record breaking start to 2025 with cruise visitors

Cozumel has record breaking start to 2025 with cruise visitors On April 13, 2025, the Cozumel City Council announced that the city had set a new cruise tourism record following a successful start to the sailing season this year. While Cozumel remains one of the most visited ports in the world, it has been trying for years to reach the level of cruise tourism it received in pre-pandemic times. This new record of reported cruise passengers is important because it did not just match the pre-pandemic numbers — it exceeded them. During the first three months of 2025, Cozumel was visited by 1,502,727 cruisers. The previous record was set in 2019, when during the same time of year the port welcomed around 1.4 million cruise tourists. Currently, the city has the goal of trying to break another record by hosting 5 million cruisers by the end of 2025. The mayor of [...]

By |2025-04-21T14:09:27-04:0021 de April de 2025|Transportation|Comments Off on Cozumel has record breaking start to 2025 with cruise visitors

Anguilla makes a triumphant tourism: moore than 24 thousand visitors

Anguilla makes a triumphant tourism: moore than 24 thousand visitors The picturesque island of Anguilla, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, is currently reveling in a monumental tourism triumph. The island has reported an extraordinary surge in visitor arrivals- attracting more than Than Twenty Four Thousand Visitors, setting new benchmarks and solidifying its position as a premier luxury travel destination. The tourism data, meticulously compiled and released by the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB), reveals that December 2024 witnessed an astonishing 23,871 visitors, a remarkable 24.5% increase from the 19,178 arrivals recorded in December 2023. This phenomenal figure represents the highest number of December arrivals since 1993, a testament to Anguilla’s resilient and powerful appeal. A True Achievement This landmark achievement is not an isolated event but rather the culmination of a year of remarkable growth. The year 2024 saw March and December emerge as Anguilla’s best-performing months, mirroring the robust [...]

By |2025-04-21T13:55:52-04:0021 de April de 2025|Tourism|Comments Off on Anguilla makes a triumphant tourism: moore than 24 thousand visitors

Dominican Republic on track to surpass 3 million cruise passengers in 2025

Dominican Republic on track to surpass 3 million cruise passengers in 2025 The Dominican Republic is on track to exceed 3 million cruise passengers by the end of 2025, driven by record-breaking monthly arrivals and the expansion of key ports. According to the Central Bank, March 2025 saw a record 324,704 cruise passengers—an 18.7% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Economist Henri Hebrard highlighted that the country surpassed 1 million cruise arrivals in the first quarter of 2025 for the first time in history, rising from 869,385 in Q1 2024 to 1,004,143—a 13.4% increase. Puerto Plata played a key role in this growth, contributing 99,129 additional passengers, while the newly opened Cabo Rojo port in Pedernales welcomed 20,287 cruise visitors. With cruise ports across the country receiving a total of 2.76 million visitors—82.8% of them through Puerto Plata—officials anticipate that the Dominican Republic will surpass the 3 million cruise [...]

By |2025-04-21T13:47:14-04:0021 de April de 2025|Transportation|Comments Off on Dominican Republic on track to surpass 3 million cruise passengers in 2025

Cuba Salud 2025 begins, an appointment in Havana for universal well-being

Cuba Salud 2025 begins, an appointment in Havana for universal well-being The great Cuba Health 2025 event begins today in this capital with the attendance of some three thousand participants from 50 countries until the 25th. Based at the Palacio de Convenciones in this capital and at the Pabexpo Fairgrounds, the world event will be the scene of more than 400 scientific activities and more than 200 keynote conferences, panels, symposia and meetings. At a press conference, the national director of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Ministry of Public Health, Ileana Morales, reported that the XVI Trade Fair "Health for All" and the II International Fair of Medical Tourism and Wellness will also be held. "The first Cuba-China Science and Innovation symposium will also take place in which they will address issues related to biotechnology and will have the interventions of several rectors of medical universities in the Asian country," [...]

By |2025-04-21T13:41:12-04:0021 de April de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Cuba Salud 2025 begins, an appointment in Havana for universal well-being
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