Negril Set to Fully Reopen by 15 December as Bartlett Hails Rapid Tourism Recovery and Investment
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has declared that Negril will officially reopen for business on December 15, 2025 following a rapid and coordinated recovery effort after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at the end of a Negril Tourism Recovery Tour on the weekend, Minister Bartlett said the uniquely styled resort area – long […]
Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets
Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Barbados. Presenting the mid-year figures at the Hilton Barbados, CTO database administrator […]
WTTC Welcomes Manfredi Lefebvre as New Chair at Global Summit Opening Ceremony
At the opening ceremony of its 25th Global Summit in Rome, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) officially welcomed Manfredi Lefebvre, one of the most recognised names in Travel & Tourism, as its new Chair, succeeding Greg O’Hara, who has led the organisation since November 2023. A visionary entrepreneur, Lefebvre is Executive Chairman of […]
WTTC Report Shows Travel & Tourism Set to Support 91MN New Jobs by 2035
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launches a landmark report, revealing that while the sector is on course to support one in three new jobs worldwide by 2035, demographic and structural shifts could create a workforce shortfall of more than 43MN people if left unaddressed. The report, Future of the Travel & Tourism Workforce, […]
Global Travel & Tourism Surges as WTTC Global Summit Opens in Rome
At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world’s top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP. The return of the WTTC Global Summit to Europe, for the […]
Programa WIATT: Aeropuertos Argentina otorgó nueva beca completa para desarrollo de mujeres en la aviación
En una jornada realizada en el Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Aeropuertos Argentina otorgó la Beca Women in Aviation, Travel & Tourism (WIATT) 2025 a Martina Bertolino de Santa Fe, quien podrá cursar la carrera de Ingeniería en la Universidad Austral completamente cubierta por Aeropuertos Argentina. Martina, estudiante secundaria de 5to año de la escuela “Corbeta Uruguay” […]
The Bahamas: Chester Cooper Elected Vice President of the UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly
In a significant development for regional tourism leadership, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, has been elected Vice President of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly representing the Americas region. He will serve in this capacity for the 2025 term. The UNWTO General Assembly is the […]
Tourism and business associations reject proposed airfare price control in Peru
Several tourism and trade associations have voiced strong opposition to the preliminary approval of bills No. 2210 and 2956/2022-CR by the Peruvian Congress, which would allow the government to intervene in setting airline ticket prices. According to the signatory organizations—including IATA, ALTA, AETAI, and CANATUR, among others—the measure could result in higher ticket prices and […]
WTTC Urges Travel & Tourism to Join Forces to Scale Up Sustainable Fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with global consultancy ICF, has today launched a bold new framework urging the entire Travel & Tourism sector to unite in tackling one of its toughest challenges: scaling up the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels. The report, Scaling Up […]
LATAM Airlines & PROMPERÚ join forces to promote Peru as a destination in South America, Spain, the US, and Mexico
Between April and June this year, PROMPERÚ and LATAM Airlines will launch a joint campaign to promote tourism to Arequipa, Cusco, and Lima, targeting visitors from seven strategic markets: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, the United States, and Mexico. The campaign will feature extensive digital outreach across platforms like Google, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and DV360, […]
