The first issue of the lack of progress with intraregional trade and synergy in the Caribbean is obvious. The fact is that unless we are able to improve the ease of traveling throughout the region, then regionalism, at the trade and other levels will suffer.

The China National Tourist Office (CNTO) reports that, according to recent studies from sources such as TripAdvisor, PhoCusWright and the U.S. Department of State, U.S. leisure travel is on the rise. China hopes to take advantage of this rise in international leisure travel by improving its touristic offerings, access and conditions of the country.

If the Caribbean is able to market itself internationally as a single destination there could be greater yields for the region not only in terms of visitors but also in savings, this is according to Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman for InterCaribbean Airlines.

From professional golfers to caddies to tournament staffers, the golf community is comprised of seasoned business travelers. Results released by the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand reveal that PGA TOUR golfers travel on average more than 44,000 miles per year for tournament activity, equating to almost two round the world trips.

In cruising’s early years, it didn't get much more glamorous than a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. The popular TV show “Love Boat” showed Princess ships and the B-list celebrities they carried stopping at then-exotic ports such as Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco.

This year 73% of managers will check work email whilst on holiday according to new research by the employment law resource Employersguide which questioned 2,551 managers from various industries.