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Jamaica Hits 2 Million Stopover Arrivals for 2022

New York, NY – As the destination continues its strong tourism recovery, Jamaica has welcomed over two million stopover arrivals for 2022 as of October in line with previous projections.

“It is truly gratifying to see our arrivals numbers returning to growth in recent months,” said Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, Edmund Bartlett. “Having posted our best summer ever on record in 2022 and with arrivals now pacing well through fall, it is a clear demonstration that Jamaica’s tourism sector is indeed ...

Antigua & Barbuda on List of Top 5 Trending Honeymoon Destinations In the World

St. John’s Antigua– Antigua and Barbuda has been listed amongst the top five trending honeymoon destinations around the world by Kuoni, one of the United Kingdom’s leading long haul tour operators.

A press release from the luxury travel company states, “When it comes to finding ideas for a Honeymoon trip of a lifetime, TikTok has become a big source of inspiration for many, with videos showing off all the delights these honeymoon destinations can offer.

To bring to light the most popular post-nu...

St. Kitts & Nevis Working to Become a Top Caribbean Filmmaking Destination

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – MSR Media has announced that it is set to produce 35 films in St. Kitts & Nevis over five years. The first film is the action movie Fast Sea, written by Sean Michael Argo and Leigh Scott, produced by Philippe Martinez and directed by Leigh Scott. Production is slated to start in January 2023 in St. Kitts.

L-R ACTRESS ELIZABETH HURLEY; PRIME MINISTER OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HON. DR. TERRANCE DREW; CHIEF PRODUCER OF MSR MEDIA PHILIPPE MARTINEZ

During a meeting this week with...

Health City Cayman Islands Debuts Novel Treatment for Lower Limb Circulation

CAYMAN ISLANDS – Health City Cayman Islands, the Caribbean’s leading tertiary health care facility, has chalked up another first by treating two patients with peripheral vascular arterial disease (PVAD), a circulatory condition in which narrowed or occluded blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.

Dr. Neeraj G. Shetty, Health City’s Consultant Vascular and Interventional Radiologist, reported that his team utilized a minimally invasive, endovascular, non-stenting technique to successfully t...

Cayman Islands Welcomes New LA Flights, Sets Sights on South America

While Cayman Airways prepares to launch new flights between Los Angeles and Grand Cayman this weekend, officials in the British overseas territory are looking towards the next frontier: tapping the robust South American travel market.

Speaking this week on ‘The Resh Hour’ (Cayman Compass’ talk show), Minister of Tourism and Transport Kenneth Bryan revealed that Panama was among Cayman’s consideration set of destinations for 2023, potentially served by the national carrier.

“I hope to have, in th...

Blackie, Ronald Ford and Juelio Nelson, Reunite Ahead of Carnival 2023

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Never before has the anticipation for Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival – the mecca of them all, been this high! Carnival 2023 will see the return of a trio, whose deliverables, thousands and possibly millions around the world, have enjoyed over the
years. Soca and Calypso artiste, Blackie is taking his place in the festival in 2023, and he’s walking with his trump card.

Known for his fun-loving personality on stage, Blackie, whose most memorable singles, ‘Ah Hook’ and ‘Ta...

Jamaica Launches New ‘Come Back’ Ad Campaign

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – As the global tourism industry continues to rebound from the pandemic, Jamaica has launched a new advertising campaign inviting people to come back to their best selves in Jamaica.

“In Jamaica, we’ve been recording arrivals that exceed pre-Covid levels, demonstrating that our travel sector is resilient and so are travelers,” said the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica. “While everyone has been impacted by the pandemic, we want to let everyone know that Jamaica...

Eight Young Women to Compete in Miss Teen Montserrat and Miss Montserrat Pageants for Carnival 2022

OLD TOWNE, Montserrat – The eight young women vying for the titles of Miss Teen Montserrat and Miss Montserrat for Carnival 2022 were introduced at the Sashing & Contract Signing Ceremony hosted by the Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Miss Montserrat 2021 Nia St Claire

Five young ladies are preparing to compete for the teen crown and three for the Miss Montserrat title which comes with cash, prizes, and opportunities to represent the island in local and regional event...

Two Young St. Maarteners Awarded Scholarships to Debbie Allen Dance Academy Summer Intensive 2023

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Two young St. Maarten dancers have received a rare opportunity to uplevel their skills at the academy founded by award-winning and multi-genre dancer/actor/director Debbie Allen.

Senlly Samuel and Faith Peterson, who attended the 2022 Summer Intensive by Arts Saves Lives Foundation (ASLF) have been awarded scholarships to attend the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) in California in 2023. Their scholarships cover the tuition for the month-long comprehensive curriculum ...

St. Kitts Impresses with Recent Successes

As the summer season winds down, the excitement surrounding St. Kitts continues to grow. From a newly launched brand campaign to impressive accolades, the destination continues to amaze travellers and the travel industry while capturing global attention for its tourism product.

In late September, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority officially launched the destination’s new brand campaign, Venture Deeper, to further accentuate the island’s unique qualities that speak to the modern traveller. In celeb...