Jamaica is one of 10 participating states in a project aimed at developing a regional monitoring and evaluation framework for the tourism sector in the Caribbean, contributing to the goal of reducing vulnerability.

Mexico’s tourism activity grew 3.9 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2011, thanks to strong demand for tourist services, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, or INEGI, said last week. Tourism accounts for about 8% Mexico’s GDP.

Jamaica expects the electrifying Olympic wins of the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt will enhance its image and help in wooing more foreign tourists to the picturesque Caribbean country.

Despite strong lobbying efforts by Caribbean tourism officials to get the United Kingdom (UK) government to review the controversial air passenger duty (APD), it appears the new rates will not be adjusted, at least for now.