USVI celebrates Virgin Islands History Month

March is Virgin Islands History Month – a time to celebrate the rich heritage, resilience, and cultural contributions of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands. From the legacies of our ancestors to the achievements of today’s generation of leaders, Virgin Islands history is a testament to strength, perseverance, and a deep sense of identity. As Teri Helenese,…

March 3, 2025

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Martinique Tourism Authority Reflects on Black History Month

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (February 23, 2025) – The Caribbean island of Martinique is celebrating Black History through the lens of its unique identity and history, which have been impacted deeply by the actions and contribution of significant Black figures. Leading the commemoration, the Martinique Tourism Authority has been leveraging the month of February as an opportunity…

February 23, 2025

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St. Thomas prepares for Carnival

The 2025 edition of St. Thomas Carnival in the U.S. Virgin Islands will be held from April 27 to May 3, 2025. The 73rd annual Carnival celebration will feature traditional events, including the Queen and Princess Pageants, Calypso Monarch, Pan-O-Rama, and the highly anticipated J’ouvert experience. “I am excited to invite everyone from neighboring islands, mainland…

February 17, 2025

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Caymanians to vote on cruise berthing

The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following last week’s parliamentary vote to move forward with a public referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure in the upcoming election cycle. For months, ACT has been at the forefront of efforts to bring this issue directly to the Caymanian people, and…

February 10, 2025

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines records 25% increase in stayover visitors

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded a 25.6% year-on-year increase in stayover arrivals, surpassing its target and marking a 39% rise over 2019, one of the country’s strongest tourism years before the global health pandemic. For the first time in the nation’s history, stayover arrivals exceeded 100,000 visitors. Minister of Tourism Carlos James attributed the impressive growth to several…

January 27, 2025

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Cayman Islands cruise referendum gains momentum

The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is upbeat about its efforts to influence parliamentarians to green light a proposed referendum on cruise berthing infrastructure to be held during General Elections in April 2025. Following a rally and strong engagement with legislators this month, the Cayman Islands government announced plans to introduce a…

December 24, 2024

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Belize goes digital

Belize has launched a new online departure and arrival immigration and customs declaration system, enhancing the travel experience for all travelers. Starting this month at Philip Goldson International Airport, the platform allows travelers to submit their required immigration information in advance via a user-friendly web link. During the first three months of the program, both…

December 17, 2024

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CTO visits Bermuda

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) conducted a high-level mission to Bermuda last weekend, strengthening its engagement with the island, the CTO’s newest member. Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper, along with Sharon Banfield-Bovell, Director of Resource Mobilization and Development, attended a session of the Bermuda House of Assembly during the official three-day visit. They also paid courtesy visits to Premier David…

November 23, 2024

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SkyCity celebrates opening of new office at Cyril E. King Airport to support VIPA Airports P3 Project in U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 21, 2024) – SkyCity VI Airports Company (“SkyCity”), the special-purpose company leading the Virgin Islands Port Authority (“VIPA”) Airports Public-Private Partnership (“P3”) Project, today celebrated the opening of its new office at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas. To mark the opening, a ribbon cutting was held…

November 21, 2024

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Caribbean leaders bond over Creole culture in St. Lucia

Over the weekend, St. Lucia was a vibrant hub of cultural celebration as Caribbean public and private sector tourism leaders joined in the final festivities of Creole Heritage Month, culminating in Jounen Kwéyòl (Creole Day) on Sunday. The island came alive with the rhythms of traditional music and dance, proudly showcasing St. Lucia’s rich heritage. Among those…

October 28, 2024

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