International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum and Awards to return in June

The International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) and Awards will return on June 26-27 this year. The event promises lively discussions, thought-provoking debate and celebrations of the best in diversity, equity and inclusion within the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Since its inception in 2019, IWTTF has provided an international and inclusive platform […]

UNWTO Becomes “UN Tourism” to Mark A New Era for Global Sector

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism. With this new brand, the Organization reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and the global leader of tourism for development, driving social and economic change to ensure that “people and planet” are […]

Dominican Republic surpasses 10 million tourists in 2023

Dominican Republic surpassed 10 million tourists on December 26th. The Director General of the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute, Hector Porcella, highlighted that this achievement was possible due to the collective efforts of all sectors involved in the national tourism industry. The national government established the Tourism Cabinet as a strategic move to accelerate the recovery […]

US Leads Global Travel & Tourism Rebound says WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), together with WTTC members ForwardKeys and Mabrian Technologies, today unveiled new insights into the strong expansion of the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC’s Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report, the GDP contribution of the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector grew by 16.9% […]

Delta, Certares and Knighthead accelerate Wheels Up business transformation with expanded strategic partnership

Delta Air Lines, Certares Management LLC, a leading investment specialist dedicated to the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, and Knighthead Capital Management LLC, a deep value and turnaround investment firm, announced an expanded partnership with Wheels Up Experience Inc., a leading provider of on-demand private aviation, to accelerate the company’s business transformation. Earlier this year, […]

Cayman Islands looks at dynamic taxation to lower flight costs Loop Barbados

The Cayman Islands will consider the implementation of a dynamic tax regime during the quieter shoulder months in a bid to lower the cost of travelling to the country. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism, said on Monday that the suggestion of dynamic taxes from Nicola Madden-Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, is […]

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Renewing Call for Multiple Entry Visa Regimen Across the Caribbean

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, is reiterating his call for governments across the Caribbean to implement a multiple entry visa regimen. This he say will help to push the establishment of a multi-destination tourism framework in the region. Minister Bartlett was participating in the International Air Transport Association Caribbean Aviation Day multi-destination tourism panel […]

IATA Caribbean Aviation Day to Host Esteemed Regional Experts

What do an economist, a former NASA researcher, a Vice President of a regional aviation association and a veteran journalist and broadcaster have in common? They will all be attending the upcoming International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 4th Caribbean Aviation Day held in the Cayman Islands this September. Economist and Leading Advisor on the Caribbean, […]