Caribbean Travel Trends 2025 At a more granular level, individual destinations show strong performance. The Dominican Republic currently leads the region in terms of overall search volume, commanding a 31.9% share of all flight searches for summer travel to the Caribbean this year. Year-over-year growth in search intent of +7% indicates the country’s increasing appeal, likely bolstered by its diverse tourism offerings and extensive accommodation options. Major cultural and sporting events are also boosting travel intent across the Caribbean. The World Cup Cricket in Barbados is drawing international attention, while Puerto Rico is seeing a surge in interest ahead of the highly anticipated Bad Bunny artist residency taking place from July to September. While attracting a 16.6% share of overall searches, Puerto Rico is experiencing a remarkable +44% surge in traveller interest year-over-year. This predicts exceptionally strong demand in the upcoming season. Caribbean Travel Trends 2025 According to industry leaders, these [...]

Jamaica is transforming travel access for visitors from the US, Canada, and the Caribbean Jamaica. Foto: ©luckyphotographer/123rf Jamaica is transforming travel access for visitors from the US, Canada, and the Caribbean with a significant expansion in flight services originating from key cities such as Ottawa, Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, and various Caribbean islands. This game-changing growth in air connectivity aims to meet the rising demand for convenient, direct routes to Jamaica ahead of the busy winter 2025–2026 season. By increasing flight frequencies and launching new direct routes, Jamaica is making it easier than ever for travelers across North America and the Caribbean to experience the island’s world-renowned beaches, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. This strategic expansion not only enhances traveler convenience but also supports Jamaica’s broader tourism and economic goals by attracting more visitors and fueling sustainable growth throughout the island. Air Canada is expanding its Caribbean operations by launching [...]

Kimpton is opening a new hotel Kimpton is expanding its footprint in Mexico with a new boutique hotel set to open in the country’s industrial and cultural powerhouse: Monterrey. The new Kimpton Monterrey will be part of the city’s forthcoming Torre Rise development, a mixed-use project that, once complete, will become the tallest tower in Latin America. The hotel, slated to open in 2026, will feature both boutique accommodations and branded residences, marking a new chapter for Kimpton in Mexico’s second-largest economic hub. Guests will have access to panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains, along with the brand’s signature food and beverage experiences—including a full-service restaurant and a 16th-floor lobby lounge. Kimpton has been rapidly growing its portfolio in the Caribbean and Mexico in the last few years, adding new hotels in both Roatan and Santo Domingo, with a third set to open this summer on the Riviera Maya. That’s along with [...]

China extends visa-free access to Latin America Photo: ©primagefactory/123rf "Starting June this year, Chileans can visit China visa-free! I eagerly await my family's visit soon," Carolina Araya, a Chilean national, shared what she called "great news" on her WeChat Moments. Many of her friends gave her likes. Currently a Spanish language instructor at Anhui International Studies University in east China, Araya reminisced about a visit by her parents almost six years ago. "I really hope they can make it later this year," she said. Moreover, it's not just Chileans who will benefit. Effective June 1, 2025, China will expand its visa-free access to also include citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Uruguay, with a trial period lasting until May 31, 2026. Holders of ordinary passports from these five Latin American nations may enjoy visa-free entry to China for various reasons -- including business trips, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges [...]