Central Holidays has named Arthur Berman as Vice President of its newly-formed Latin America and Cuba Division.

While the Curacao Tourist Board (CTB) reported little change in the total number of visitor arrivals for the month of July, a fall in arrivals from South America (Venezuela) has been compensated by the other three regions which recorded firm growth in July 2015.

As travel to Cuba continues its trend toward more openness, the range of available travel products is inevitably expanding.

If all goes to plan, Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, will be summited in mid-September.

Avanti Destinations is rounding out its Latin American destinations roster with two Central American countries that are new for the custom travel wholesaler.

If an Obama-backed deal makes scheduled air service from the U.S. to Cuba a reality by the end of the year, it could prove a mixed blessing for travelers.