Shaikha Al Nowais has been officially confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism, following a formal ratification by the Organization’s General Assembly during its meeting in Riyadh.
Antigua and Barbuda is posting one of the fastest tourism recoveries in the Caribbean, surpassing pre-pandemic visitor arrival numbers and outperforming growth expectations for 2025.
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.