New changes to Air Passenger Duty come into force today, meaning the tax will no longer be applied to children under the age of 16 travelling in economy class.

Royal Caribbean is being sued by a man who says he was injured on the Anthem of the Seas earlier this month because the company chose to sail the ship in spite of a predicted storm, CNN reported.

The 50-year-old Caravelle Hotel in Christiansted, St. Croix, has reopened following a six-month, $2.5 million renovation project. An adjacent casino will open later this year.

Paul Pennicook, director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board, has announced the appointment of Marcia McLaughlin as deputy director of tourism, marketing.

A 25-year-old British tourist died after he jumped off a rock ledge to swim at a fast-flowing waterfall in north-east Australia.

A new trend is emerging worldwide. Six airports around the world offer their own cinemas to entertain tourists waiting for their flight or a connecting flight with a layover of several hours.

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