Sustainable and Nature Positive Tourism in the Caribbean The Caribbean Tourism Organisation and Conservation International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 11, 2025, at the CTO’s headquarters, which are located in Barbados. This agreement forms the foundational framework for both organisations to promote sustainable tourism models. These will focus on protecting biodiversity, strengthening local economies, and improving the well-being of communities across the Caribbean. This collaborative action hopes to generate growth in the Caribbean through the process of research, education, and outreach. This positive outcome will allow for increased investment into conservation in travel, further encouraging greater adoption of sustainable and nature-positive tourism models. Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer of the CTO, has stated: “This partnership marks a meaningful step forward in our mission to build a regenerative, inclusive and climate-smart tourism sector. By partnering with Conservation International, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the Caribbean’s rich [...]

American Travelers are driving a Summer Boom in Curaçao The colors are bold here: cobalt water, saffron facades, coral reefs you can practically step into. It’s not high season, not by a long shot. And yet, the island feels full—of energy, of travelers, of something quietly surging beneath the surface. Because this is Curaçao’s moment. And more travelers are choosing it—even in June. Curaçao Is Quietly Having a Tourism Boom According to new data from the Curaçao Tourist Board, the island welcomed 57,412 stayover visitors in June 2025—a 15 percent increase over the same month last year. For an off-peak period, it’s a staggering figure. The growth wasn’t limited to one region, either. Visitors came from across the map: Caribbean arrivals were up by 25 percent. South America rose 20 percent. North America followed with a 15 percent jump. Even Europe, typically steady, posted 8 percent growth. And when you break it down further, one trend [...]