Barbados has “great interest” in courting tourists from China, according to Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. The Prime Minister was speaking following a courtesy call with China’s new Ambassador to Barbados, Wang Ke, this week.

The Expedia group, the world's largest online travel company, reported today that travel demand garnered via company’s platforms for the Caribbean region grew nearly 20 percent year over year during the first three quarters of 2013.

Atlantis, Paradise Island will host the second-annual Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic as the LPGA’s season-opening event when it returns to the Ocean Club Golf Course from Jan. 23-26, 2014. Additionally, Atlantis, Paradise Island will hold a concert performance by Emblem3 on Mar. 22, 2014.

Nicaragua heads a list of the hottest “go now” destinations for savvy, sophisticated travelers, unveiled by exclusive agent and travel community Hideaways.com. The selections provide a fascinating insight into popular markets for 2014.