Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has reiterated his goal for a full tourism industry restart by December 15, 2025, following the severe disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released a major forecast estimating that Travel & Tourism will contribute US$206 billion in additional economic value to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) between now and 2035.
Barbados announced an expanded version of its Welcome Stamp initiative, designed to attract digital nomads seeking to live and work on the island for up to 12 months.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is hosting its high-profile “Caribbean Weekend” conference in Miami from December 4–8, bringing together ministers, tourism directors, and private-sector stakeholders.
The U.S. government announced on Thursday the creation of a new federal sustainability fund aimed at strengthening environmentally responsible tourism across national parks and rural gateways.
According to the European Travel Commission’s Q3 2025 report, Europe’s tourism sector remains robust despite inflation and extreme weather events. Average traveller spending is projected to rise by 9.9% this year compared with 2024.