Tobago’s Jolé St. John is CTO 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner [Cayman’s Aylani Morris Seymour 3rd]

Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Jolé St. John of Tobago (center) with Jamaica’s Caleader Lewison (left) and Aylani Morris Seymour from the Cayman Islands in Barbados onThursday BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (October 4, 2025) – Sixteen-year-old Jolé...

Jamaican takes second place at 2025 CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress

Jolé St John of Tobago (center) with Jamaica’s Caleader Lewison (left) and Aylani Morris Seymour from the Cayman Islands in Barbados. (Photo: CMC) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caleader Lewison, the 16-year-old junior minister of tourism for...

‘One man with God is everything’

CALLIAQUA, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — Before I got up to speak, brother Maxwell Ince said a prayer for me. “Lord, I’m not sure what he’s going to bring us, but I pray that we might be attentive.” That’s a good summary of what happens when I...

I met my best self on vacation—here’s how I’m living like that every day

After returning from any trip, I always find myself returning home thinking about how different my “vacation self” and my “home self” are. It’s almost like two distinct personalities emerge, depending on my location. But why does my best version...

Jamaica’s Tourism Minister sets sights on Welcoming 500,000 UK Visitors by 2030

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (C) pauses for a moment with, L-R, Elizabeth Fox, Regional Director, UK and Nordics and Donovan White, Director of Tourism ahead of the Platinum Celebration Awards honouring top UK tour operators at the...

CSME skills certificate opens doors across Caribbean

Business Newsday 50 Minutes Ago Flags representing Caricom nations were hoisted at the flag raising ceremony during the Forty-Fifth Regular Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in 2023. - FILE PHOTO/ Angelo Marcelle Imagine leaving home with...

Tobago’s Jole St. John crowned Caribbean Junior Minister of Tourism

The talents and capabilities of the future leaders of the tourism industry were on full display at the 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) in collaboration with the Barbados Ministry of...

New study reveals world’s happiest holiday destinations

Travel is changing. Travellers around the world are no longer just chasing landmarks or luxury. Instead, the new goal is to feel good – to reset, recharge, and come home filled with happiness. A UK survey found that nearly three-quarters of...

These Are the Culinary Teams Coming to Barbados for Taste of the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s top chefs and mixologists are preparing to take center stage in Barbados this November. The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has announced the participating culinary teams for the 2025 edition of Taste of the Caribbean, set...

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: 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...

Phototourism booms as travelers chase perfect shots around the world

In 2025, people are expected to take 2.1 trillion photos, up from 1.9 trillion in 2024. That volume of images fuels the rise of phototourism, with destinations competing for visibility through their most striking backdrops and travelers mapping...

“Stay More, Save More” at Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are inviting guests to plan ahead and save big with the launch of its limited-time “Stay More, Save More” sale. Available to book now through Nov. 3, 2025, this offer delivers even more value with bigger savings...

The best options for your winter sun holiday this year, from Tenerife to Oman

As autumn's chill sets in, the warmth of summer quickly becomes a distant memory. With the season now fully upon us, the urge to escape to sunnier climes for a holiday is strong. We've compiled some of the best options for winter breaks. These...

We Asked 10 Travel Experts Their Favorite Island Destination—and They All Said the Same Thing

There's no such thing as a bad time for an island getaway. Across the globe, there are tiny, floating plots of land just waiting for you to come to dig your toes in the sand, swim in the azure waters, and kick back to relax and do nothing at all....

Where to book your winter sun holiday this year

With autumn in full swing, you might already be missing the warmth of the summer sun. These destinations offer pleasant winter sun temperatures, blue skies and equally blue seas. Mid-haul Muscat (and beyond) in Oman (Alamy Stock Photo) On the...

Eastern Caribbean Weighs Anchor In Annapolis.

- Advertisement - The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, working with the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, teamed up with the tourism boards of Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the...

SLHTA PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION FOR WORLD TOURISM DAY

Tourism leaders in Saint Lucia are aligning with a global call to action, as the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) places sustainability and transformation at the heart of its 2025 World Tourism Day. The St. Lucia Hospitality and...

British boy receives postcard from complete stranger 4,000 miles away after his message in a bottle lands on tropical beach

By JADA BAS, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 13:48 EDT, 28 September 2025 | Updated: 14:08 EDT, 28 September 2025 A British boy has received a message from a stranger more than 4,000 miles away after a note he left in a botte and threw into the sea...

Boy receives reply from message in bottle that travelled 4,200 miles to Caribbean island

An eight year old British lad, Harrison Mizen, tossed a message in a bottle into the North Sea and was astounded to receive a reply after it had journeyed 4,200 miles to the Caribbean.Harrison, who learned about this form of communication at...

Cunard’s Dazzling Queen Elizabeth Arrives to Miami for the First Time

This week, the recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated Caribbean voyages. For 185 years, Cunard’s Queens have embodied the pinnacle of British luxury travel, and now Queen...