Following six years of recessionary conditions, Barbados' tourism sector is on a strong growth path, due to increases in hotel rooms and long-stay and cruise arrivals.

About 800,000 Canadians travel to Cuba every year. Separated by just 90 miles of water the American influx is expected to be huge and the impact is already being felt.

Iran is getting ready for a greatly expanded role as tourist host. A deal with world powers will open the traveler floodgates.

Pacific World, the integrated global DMC and Event Management organization has confirmed a partnership with Peru's Lima Tours.

Cuban tourism is growing and air links are having a major impact. The trends indicate that 2015 will close with the arrival of more than 3.5 million foreign visitors.

Last winter’s deep freeze and even deeper snowbanks drove Canadians to seek travel to distant locations and warmer climes. But getaway travel this season will cost more, according to some travel experts.