Holiday & Travel

Demonstrating its prowess in the digital space for the travel industry, the Jamaica Tourist Board has earned a Gold Award in the General Tourism category of the 2023 Davey Awards for its website, VisitJamaica.com.

The unspoilt Caribbean island of Tobago has once again claimed the spotlight on the global stage, emerging triumphant at the prestigious 2023 Wanderlust Readers Travel Awards during WTM London, the world’s most influential travel trade event.

As the festive season twinkles on the horizon, PetsPyjamas, the UK's number one dog-friendly travel company, has a selection of last-minute Christmas, Twixmas and New Year dog-friendly breaks to delight humans and their four-legged friends.

The Caribbean made its presence felt at World Travel Market London last week, with destinations and entities like the Caribbean Tourism Organisation engaging with travel sellers, industry professionals and the international media.

At World Travel Market (WTM) London, MyTicketPro launches a trustworthy sports ticketing platform by and for the tourism industry.

World Travel Market London 2023, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, revealed the latest trends shaping the industry when it released its Global Report on the first day of the show on Monday 6th November.

Tourism Seychelles strengthened its market presence through participation in the Tourism Expo Japan 2023 (TEJ) held at Intex Osaka, in Japan.

In the first three quarters of 2023, The Bahamas welcomed more than 7.2 million visitors, equalling in nine months the total number of arrivals for all of 2019, putting the country squarely on target to welcome more than 8 million visitors this year.

The Guam Visitors Bureau recently presented at the Tourism EXPO Japan in Osaka-Kansai.

The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has declared the theme for this year’s Caribbean Tourism Month in November as “One Caribbean: Investing in Our People, Protecting Our Planet, Prosperity for All”.

According to Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) official, the People’s Republic of China is among the six leading tourist source markets for Kenya, and East African country is seeking the ways to increase the number of tourist arrivals from China.

Mrs. Stacey Liburd, Director of Tourism for the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) and Chief Marketing Officer, Ms. Kimberly King, secured a prime exhibit space at IMEX America, held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV from October 17 – 19, 2023.

Attendees from around the world will explore opportunities spanning the full spectrum of travel and tourism – including leisure, business, luxury and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) – at the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in the UAE from Monday, May 6, to Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Valuing memorable moments and shared experiences that enhance generational bonds and connection to bridge the generation gap, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som launches an Intergenerational Retreat that invites grandparents and grandchildren to spend quality time together while enjoying age-appropriate fun away from the distractions of everyday life.

The Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort, St. Croix’s most celebrated and historic property, invites consumers to participate in the “Experience St. Croix: A Vibe Like No Other” promotion, now extended well into the new year.

Philip Mondor, President and CEO of Tourism HR Canada, will keynote the 10th Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Tourism Human Resources Conference, set for Nevis from October 30 to November 1, 2023.