Quintana Roo announces plans for 25,000 new hotel rooms Governor Mara Lezama this week announced that the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo is set to further strengthen its status as a global tourism hotspot with the addition of 25,000 new hotel rooms. Earlier this week, Lezama met with Mark Hoplamaizan, CEO and President of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Encarna Piñero, Executive Vice President and CEO of Grupo Piñero. During that meeting, the three reached a historic agreement that will enable the construction of 25,000 new hotel rooms in Quintana Roo. According to Riviera Maya News, the Thursday meeting took place amid the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) being held in Madrid, Spain. Governor Lezama described the new accord as a strategic alliance that will bolster the region's destinations, accounting for an increase of up to 30 percent in hotel reservations. This, she affirmed, will further elevate Quintana Roo’s status as an undisputed tourism leader on [...]

Dominican Republic wins award for best stand at Fitur 2025 The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, recently announced that the Dominican Republic won the award for Best Stand during the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 2025, held January 22-26 in Madrid, Spain. “We did it again, making history in the world. The Dominican Republic once again shone here at Fitur by winning the award for the best stand at this international tourism fair,” he said. The minister received the award parchment from Sofia Alonso, a jury member, and Angela Lozano, a fair organizing team member. After handing over the parchment, in a ceremony that took place at the Dominican stand, both highlighted how “impressive” it was, where the beauty of the Dominican Republic can be appreciated through technology. Collado expressed his gratitude for the distinction and pointed out that the stand exhibits a sample of the Dominican Republic’s offerings as a tourist destination. Source: Dominican Today

Cuba’s tourism sector has ambitious but achievable goals, says minister By Daily Pérez Guillén The culture, warmth and hospitality of Cuba as a tourist destination in the Caribbean was once again on display in Madrid in an event that brought together representatives of hotel chains, travel agents and many of the partners that have contributed to the development of tourism in the archipelago alongside their counterparts in the Caribbean country. The “Cuba Night” event, hosted by the Meliá Castilla hotel, saw Cuban Tourism Minister Juan Carlos García Granda thank all the hotel chains that continue to be committed to Cuba. “Their commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation has been essential for the development of our industry,” he stressed, making special mention of the groups Meliá Hotels International, Iberostar, Blue Diamond Resorts, Muthu and Roc. He acknowledged that 2024 was a year of significant challenges, in which the economic crisis and the [...]

Turks and Caicos Islands’ Bambarra Beach Voted #1 Best Beach in the Caribbean Bambarra Beach The Turks and Caicos Islands’ Bambarra Beach is the Best Beach in the Caribbean! Located in Middle Caicos, the beach was adjudged the #1 Beach in the Caribbean in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The world-famous Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales was voted the #10 Best Beach. Last year, Bambarra Beach was voted the #2 Best Beach while Grace Bay was voted #9. Minister of Tourism, the Hon Josephine Connolly, is ecstatic about Bambarra’s ascent to the number one position. “This is really good news to welcome in the new year. As we continue to sell the Turks and Caicos Islands as a multi-island destination, it is very heartwarming to see our sister islands getting greater recognition. And the fact that we have two beaches in that top ten list reaffirms the [...]