The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau is implementing new strategies to increase tourist arrivals following a significant decline in its marketing budget for 2013, a top official said earlier this week.

The Dominican Republic welcomed 2.9 million tourists through July, up 0.8% over the same period in 2012. Statistics released by the Central Bank revealed that 60% of the visitors came from North America, followed by Europe (24%) and South America (10%).

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has launched a tender process to help with PR in Britain and potentially in Europe. The department has selected a shortlist of agencies after it sent out an RFP in recent weeks for the retained brief, which is understood to be held by Juicy Communications.

A specialist tour operator, LATOUR, has recently released a range of its unique travel deals to Cuba. The variety of Cuba vacation deals have been designed to meet the diverse needs of those who want to visit Cuba, and therefore offer an array of itineraries to suit different requirements.

There's no better way to mark the end of summer than with a luxury holiday to one of the most tranquil and laid-back regions in the world, the Caribbean. This island group comprises several idyllic destinations, each with their own unique character and appeal, but all boasting soft powdery sand, vivid blue waters, welcoming locals and delicious cuisine.