The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism proudly announces that Dominican Republic, the second largest nation in the Caribbean, was named the "2013 Golf Destination of the Year in the Caribbean and Latin America" by the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, Dr. Kenny Anthony has expressed disappointment that the United Kingdom has “opted to retain its discriminatory approach” in dealing with the controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD).

Virgin Atlantic confirmed that from April 2013, the airline will increase by 50 percent the number of seats on its London-Cancun route, considered one of the most successful for the British company. Virgin Atlantic is also evaluating the opening of new flights to other Mexican tourist destinations.

Four editorial features about Grenada received accolades at the annual Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Media Awards held on Monday 5 November at the World Travel Market in London. The awards are judged by an independent panel.

Caribbean islands are concerned that airlines are set follow British Airways in reducing seat capacity from the UK due to the impact of Air Passenger Duty. CTO’s new chairwoman Beverly Nicholson-Doty said that the impact of the tax would be one of the main areas she will focus on.