Tourism
Point of View: New ‘Tico variant’ of the coronavirus confirmed in the southern zone of Costa Rica
This variant is neither more contagious nor more aggressive than the previous omicron, its genetics are simply different
coronavirus
Transportation
Royal Caribbean confirms further suspension of sailing
Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed a fresh waves of cancellations for its various brands as it continues to battle back from the Covid-19 shutdown.
Tourism
It's official: Cuba Travel Services travelers recommendations for visiting the island
From January 10, 2021, travelers are additionally required to present proof of a PCR test with negative results, taken in your departing country in the last 72 hours.
Tourism
COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the travel industry
The coronavirus has destroyed the world's economies and disrupted life in ways that only an year ago were unthinkable.
Events
Point of View: Mexican president thanks Cuba for sending doctors
Photo: inkdrop/123rf Mexican president thanks Cuba for sending doctors to fight pandemic Hundreds of Cuban doctors will soon arrive in Mexico's capital, a senior Mexican health official said on Friday, part of a larger plan endorsed by leftist President...
Tourism
CHTA President predicts rapid return of Caribbean tourism
Pablo Torres, the president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), predicted the Caribbean will see a return of tourism to the region, "faster than many parts of the world".
Tourism
It's official: In Jamaica tourism set to resume June 15
As tourism interests gear up to take advantage of the scheduled full reopening of the country’s borders come June 15, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Omar Robinson is urging hoteliers to seek certification from the Tourism...
Outstanding news
Turks and Caicos Islands will start welcoming tourists from July 22
The Turks and Caicos Islands are planning to resume tourism and reopen borders from July 22.
Outstanding news
Caribbean cruise future ‘positive’, says minister
Officials in Antigua and Barbuda are pressing ahead with construction of a new cruise berth in the capital St John’s despite the impact coronavirus has had on the Caribbean’s tourism industry.
Tourism
Dominican Republic ready to receive tourists in a month
The Tourism Minister, Francisco Javier García said tourists will go to those places which had best managed the coronavirus.
Outstanding news
Aruba is preparing to reopen
Aruba has been closed to overseas arrivals since March 16, shortly after the island nation recorded its first cases of coronavirus.
Tourism
Galapagos Islands struggle with remoteness during pandemic
Before the coronavirus, sudden life-threatening ailments among tourists, fishermen and others on the Galapagos Islands were considered so rare that hospitals didn't have a single intensive care unit bed.
Tourism
Coronavirus: Cuba brought back citizens from 15 countries
Cuba has brought back more than 2,000 citizens from 15 countries amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Caribbean nation's foreign minister said on Monday.
Tourism
Point of View: Cuba's private sector suffering from a lack of tourists
Havana is a ghost town. The American convertibles swooned over by tourists are back in the garage, while most restaurants and cafes are closed.
Outstanding news
It's official: Caribbean tourism industry prepares for the future
Caribbean nations are facing their biggest shock in at least a century as tourism slumps amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Marla Dukharan, an independent Barbados-based economist.
Business
Weekly Travel Spending in the U.S. Plummets by 85 Percent
The latest economic data indicates that travel in the U.S. has a long way to come back from the coronavirus crisis: weekly travel spending in the U.S. has fallen 85 percent from the same point a year ago.
Events
Point of View: Cuba’s reputation as medical powerhouse tested
Cuba has long been proud of sending thousands of its doctors to work around the world as icons of socialist solidarity — and important sources of dollars.
Outstanding news
It's official: Tourism leaders predict strong Caribbean recovery
The organization has urged its stakeholders to take advantage of coronavirus resources it has set up to contain the spread of the virus in the region, and reminded the world of the Caribbean tourism sector’s proven ability to strongly bounce back from...