FITUR Cruises Achieves Great Success
The first edition of FITUR Cruises was not only a great success but welcomed with open arms, exceeding expectations and confirming why cruise travel is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Appoints Latia Duncombe as Acting Director General
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has appointed Latia Duncombe as Acting Director General, under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
Jamaica Shortens Covid-19 Isolation Period for U.S. Travelers in Keeping with new CDC Guidelines
Asymptomatic or Recovering U.S. Travelers Can Now Exit Isolation After 5 Days
Janitzio Island, the most visited of Lake Pátzcuaro, in Michoacán
Janitzio Janitzio Island. Photo: Sectur. Janitzio Island, the most visited of Lake Pátzcuaro, in Michoacán, wakes up covered in mist and little [...]
WTTC predicts a strong recovery of the European Travel & Tourism sector in 2022
Sector sees a surge of more than 250% in European bookings for Easter compared to 2021 WTTC calls to remove all restrictions for fully jabbed travellers and allow free movement
It’s official: Greater tourism growth in Cuba by 2030
Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García Granda announced a Cuba project to increase the island hotel capacity to 95,000 rooms and exceed six million visitors annually. García Granda described to Spanish businessmen in Havana detailed ideas to increase the real estate sphere, associated with golf courses and marinas
Point of View: Four new destinations to be promoted in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic authorities together with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) presented a document of national tourism investment guidelines about new tourist destinations
WHO: Closing borders ineffective in fight against Covid-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) has argued travel restrictions “do not provide added value” in the fight against Covid-19. Updating advice on international regulations to combat the virus, the body said international traffic bans should be lifted or eased
Travel Trade Caribbean dedicates edition to FITUR 2022
This issue highlights the actions of the World Tourism Organization in favor of a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable sector; initiatives of the Caribbean Tourism Organization for a better preparation of the area’s professionals, as well as considerations about the future of the MICE segment by various personalities interviewed by TTC
UN Report: Economic recovery in 2022
The latest edition of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects report uses key UNWTO data on international tourist arrivals and tourism receipts to illustrate how the pandemic’s impact has been felt beyond the sector itself
