The resort zone of Jardines del Rey in northern Cuba is being positioned as a “tourist paradise,” according to local tourism workers and hotel operators.
Jamaica is facing a race against time to restore its tourism infrastructure ahead of the peak winter travel season, after Hurricane Melissa caused severe damage, especially in the northwest and southwest regions.
The U.S. tourism sector continues to contend with headwinds, including policy uncertainty, staffing challenges and competitive pressure from other global destinations.
Across the Caribbean region, tourism leaders are increasingly emphasising workforce development, service quality and human-capital investment as key to staying competitive in a shifting travel marketplace.
Türkiye’s tourism industry is making strong progress toward its year-end goal of US$64 billion in receipts, having already reported approximately US$50 billion in revenue through its first nine months.
Several U.S. states, including California, Florida, Texas, Ohio, and New York, are reporting nine consecutive months of tourism decline.