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
New tourism route
The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama are due to launch a brand-new tourism route that will make it easier for American travelers to visit all three highly popular destinations
Caribbean Tourism Industry Remains Hopeful of gradual Rebound Despite Onset of Omicron Variant
The Caribbean Tourism Organization remains positive about the continued rebound of the tourism industry even in the face of the uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic
It’s official: Cuba tightened border controls
Cuban authorities said that will require from visitors both a negative PCR within 72 hours and proof of vaccination, but they will continue to welcome tourists and keep children in school
Point of View: Dominican Republic health chief: omicron lasts 5 days
The Minister of Health, Dr. Daniel Rivera, assured that despite the population’s concern about the increases in the level of contagion, attributed to the omicron variant, the recovery is very fast, allowing people to return to work in as little as 5 days, especially if they are vaccinated with at least three doses
Caribbean tourism association calls for reduced isolation periods
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on the region’s governments to come to a consensus to reduce isolation periods for travellers to seven days, in a bid to help the Caribbean’s tourism sector to recover
Volcano active in Costa Rica
Rincón de la Vieja volcano, in Guanacaste and considered the most active in the country, erupted. Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica said that duration of the volcanic activity was two minutes
Tourism Destination Market to See Huge Growth by 2026
Tourism Destination Market will see a huge growth according to a research report shows the latest market insights and current situation analysis with upcoming trends and breakdown of the products and services
Barbados accepts 1-day Rapid PCR tests until further notice
In the latest update, effective January 7, 2022, travellers are permitted to travel to Barbados with a valid negative Rapid COVID-19 PCR test result done within 1 day prior to arrival in Barbados, OR a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test result done within 3 days prior to arrival in Barbados
St. Kitts Tourism Authority Appoints New CEO Ellison “Tommy” Thompson Joins SKTA from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Photo: Suesun/Pixabay. Basseterre, St. Kitts (January 4, 2022) – Today, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority announces the appointment of Ellison “Tommy” Thompson [...]
