Meliá Hotels International brings Pet Friendly services to Cuba With the arrival of Pet Friendly by Meliá, the hotel chain marks a milestone in the Caribbean country. This experience, a first in Cuba’s tourism sector, is presented as a comprehensive program to offer a comfortable stay for those who consider their pets a fundamental part of the family, according to a press release issued by the Spanish company. The program will begin at two hotels, one in Havana and the other in Varadero. The 5-star Meliá Habana, with a prime location in the most modern area of ​​the Cuban capital, will now add facilities specially designed for the comfort of furry companions in its Classic and Classic Ocean View rooms. This hotel also stands out for its exquisite cuisine and accommodation options that include the exclusive The Level service. At Cuba’s largest beach resort, the Meliá Las Américas, an all-inclusive, 5-star [...]

Caribbean Tourism’s growth trends upward Despite Global Challenges The view of Amber Cove, Dominican Republic from a cruise ship. (Photo Credit: Lacey Pfalz) Tourism in the Caribbean continued to expand in 2025, recording a 2.5 percent increase in international overnight arrivals with an estimated 35 million visits, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). With approximately 900,000 more visitors than in 2024, the performance reflects the region’s sustained recovery and resilience with arrivals once again surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 levels. The region maintained steady tourism demand throughout much of the year despite a complex global environment marked by evolving economic conditions in key source markets, heightened geopolitical tensions and weather-related disruptions, including the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “Caribbean tourism in 2025 demonstrated continued resilience and adaptability even as the global landscape presented a number of challenges,” said Aliyyah Shakeer, CTO’s Director of Research. “Strategic investments in tourism infrastructure, sustained marketing efforts, and incremental gains [...]

These are the 10 Best Attractions in the Caribbean Hunte's Botanical Garden on Barbados.Credit: Simon Dannhauer/Adobe Stock Whether you’re a devoted beachcomber, an avid wildlife watcher, or a piña colada connoisseur, there’s something for everyone in the Caribbean. Which can make choosing a destination from among the region’s 700-plus islands—each with their own rhythm, flavor, and style—a bit overwhelming. That's where the findings from a new report by Iglu Cruise come in. In March, the cruise company released its rankings of the Caribbean’s best attractions. Lush Hunte's Gardens in Barbados topped the list. To create their report, the team pulled data from TripAdvisor to find the 60 most popular attractions in the Caribbean, then calculated the percentage of five-star, "excellent" reviews for each spot. Hunte’s Garden, with more than 90 percent excellent reviews and year-round accessibility, was the clear winner. "A world-renowned botanical garden located in the central hills of St. Joseph, Hunte's Garden [...]

Uganda expands tourism campaign across major Italian cities Uganda has launched a new international tourism campaign in Italy, focusing on key cities including Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence. The initiative aims to increase inbound travel by promoting Uganda’s wildlife tourism, natural landscapes and cultural attractions to European travellers. The campaign reflects a broader strategy to expand Uganda’s presence in the competitive global tourism market, with Italy identified as a priority source market due to its established outbound travel sector. Focus on European tourism market The Uganda tourism campaign is designed to strengthen visibility in Europe, where long-haul travel demand has been recovering steadily. Italy remains one of the continent’s key outbound tourism markets, with travellers showing interest in nature-based tourism, сафари experiences and sustainable travel. Uganda’s tourism authorities are targeting travel trade professionals, tour operators and media platforms across the Italian market. The campaign includes promotional events, destination marketing activities and [...]

Tourism begins construction of photo stop in Punta Rucia The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, led the start of work on the construction of a photo stop on the beach of Punta Rucia, in the municipal district of Estero Hondo, municipality of La Isabela. As explained, the intervention will cover 352 square meters, with a 1,391-square-meter area of influence. In addition, it will include paving the road, rebuilding sidewalks and curbs, and installing ground cover to protect the coastal edge. The project also includes the construction of sidewalks, curbs, gardens, road signage, lighting, and landscaping, as well as the placement of a reinforced-concrete city brand sign, as part of the comprehensive environmental improvements. Impact and benefits of the parador The project, which will be supervised by the Executive Committee for Infrastructure in Tourist Zones ( CEIZTUR ), has an investment of RD$10,822,480. During the event, Collado stated that these types of projects, although smaller in scale, generate a significant impact on the tourism development of the communities.  The official highlighted that the new space will serve as a point of [...]