Canadians Simply Love The Bahamas: Tourism Officials Bring the Islands to Toronto Bahamas. Photo: Unsplash The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism returned to Toronto this week with a message: Canadian travellers don’t have to go far to find everything they’re looking for in a vacation. On June 24, TravelPulse Canada attended a media reception at Hotel X Toronto, where the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, joined Director General Latia Duncombe to promote the latest developments from across the archipelago’s 16 major destinations. The event followed a similar gathering in Montreal the previous evening. Warming up the room, Minister Cooper jested, “As you see, we brought the Bahamian sun. We attempted to bring the beach, as well. Air Canada wasn’t having it.” He continued, “We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Canada. We have had an office in Canada since 1968. We have [...]

Rediscover us: Why the future of Caribbean Tourism is Caribbean people “The Caribbean is not just a destination—it’s a mirror. In rediscovering its shores, we rediscover ourselves: our resilience, our rhythm, and the roots we forgot we had.” When was the last time you truly explored the Caribbean—not as a tourist, not as a bystander, but as a regional citizen reclaiming what is rightfully yours? We have spent decades looking outward. For too long, we’ve been conditioned to see the world beyond our shores as the only place worthy of our attention, our ambition, and our vacation dollars. Miami became familiar. London, aspirational. Toronto, comforting. Meanwhile, the islands around us—the ones sharing our history, our bloodlines, and our struggles—have become foreign. Now, with tightening visa restrictions, entry denials, and deportation threats looming, the message from the Global North is increasingly clear: we are not as welcome as we once thought. What [...]

A wildly popular Caribbean Island is considered the most expensive country to visit in 2025 There's a Caribbean island that's long captured the hearts of travelers, but in 2025, it's also capturing headlines as the most expensive country to visit (via Visual Capitalist). Barbados is a wildly popular destination that mixes postcard-perfect beaches with luxury known for going beyond the ordinary. Here, you'll find 5-star resorts like the Fairmont Royal Pavilion — a peaceful haven where elegant accommodations meet breathtaking ocean vistas, all wrapped in classic Barbadian hospitality. For gourmet cuisine, The Cliff is renowned for its dramatic coastal setting overlooking the turquoise waters, serving an unforgettable blend of fine dining and island views. Barbados is brimming with attractions that charm travelers of every age — from curious kids to seasoned explorers — like unique, underground parks with otherworldly views. For those seeking lazy days on white sands, the island is also home to one [...]

Quintana Roo on track to rival Las Vegas in total hotel rooms Spurred by a recent boom in new hotel openings, with several more nearing completion this year, Quintana Roo is expected to offer nearly as many hotel rooms as Las Vegas in five years. (Mara Lezama/X) Quintana Roo is on track to surpass 140,000 hotel rooms in the next five years, according to estimates from the state Tourism Ministry (Sedetur). That figure will rival Las Vegas’s current hotel room capacity of 145,000 rooms, and could even exceed it if the current lodging boom accelerates. At the moment, the southeastern state, famous for its Caribbean coast, has more than 135,000 rooms across nearly 1,500 hotels, reflecting a 9.2% growth rate since 2022. Last year alone, Quintana Roo added more than 4,000 new rooms, with major new hotel openings scheduled, including the H10 Costa Mujeres and Hotel Riu Ventura Cancún, [...]

US Virgin Islands highlights tourism's hot start to 2025 US Virgin Islands. Photo: Pixabay/lhern03880 Following a record-breaking year of tourism in 2024, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism shared strong mid-year results with increases in air travelers, cruise passenger arrivals and more. Air travel is expanding, with new daily routes from Dallas to St. Thomas, and expanded winter service from Chicago and Boston coming this December. American Airlines added increased winter service from Chicago to St. Thomas, and announced a new route from Chicago to St. Croix beginning this December. The number of air travelers is expected to be marginally lower than in 2024. "We've reached the halfway point of 2025 with exceptional results that reflect the appeal and strength of the U.S. Virgin Islands," said Joseph Boschulte, U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism. "This is a testament to the dedication of the Department of Tourism team and local stakeholders who together remain [...]