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Major cruise lines are expanding Caribbean deployments for the upcoming winter season, with regional cruise capacity expected to increase by nearly 10%, bringing more visitors and stronger competition.

The Allure of the Seas docked at Port Zante with 6,702 passengers, boosting tourism and providing a busy day for businesses across Basseterre.

The MV Golden Carrier successfully completed its first sea trial between Trinidad and Tobago and is preparing to enter service as the replacement for the MV Blue Wave Harmony during its maintenance period.

The newly branded aircraft features the national flag of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on its tail, promoting the country's tourism, culture and regional identity across the Caribbean.

Contour Airlines will launch direct flights between Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago from October 5, operating four days a week with onward connections to San Juan and St. Thomas.

LIAT Air says it is absorbing much of the recent increase in jet fuel costs to limit fare hikes, while continuing to expand regional routes and improve connectivity across the Caribbean.

The new twice-weekly non-stop service is expected to strengthen regional connectivity, making travel easier for business, tourism and family visits between Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados.

The three-day symposium will bring together tour guides, taxi operators, vendors and tourism partners to discuss cruise industry trends, customer service and business opportunities ahead of the next cruise season.

Expedia ranked Saint Lucia as the world's fastest-growing island destination after a 125% surge in traveller searches, while Culebra, Puerto Rico earned recognition as a leading destination for water adventures.

The seven-night voyage from St. Thomas to San Juan will combine luxury yacht cruising with rum tastings, island excursions and cultural experiences, offering travellers a deeper look into the Caribbean’s heritage.

The Barbados-London flight was cancelled after several cabin crew members were allegedly found unfit for duty following a night of heavy drinking, prompting suspensions and an internal investigation.

The new cruise terminal is expected to support home-porting from November 2027, allowing visitors to begin and end their cruises in St. Kitts while boosting tourism spending and creating new economic opportunities.

The cruise ship will visit Port Zante 13 times between November 2026 and March 2027 as part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Caribbean deployment from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The cruise ship arrived at Port Zante with more than 7,000 passengers, marking its third visit as part of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary that continues to boost tourism activity on the island.

Officials confirmed that the missing HI-1145 aircraft has not crashed and its location is known, as regional agencies continue a sensitive, intelligence-led investigation.

The festival is expected to draw divers and eco-tourists while generating up to EC$600,000 in direct local spending, with wider economic benefits projected across Dominica’s tourism sector.

Hanna-Martin was formally welcomed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization during Caribbean Week in New York, as she joined regional leaders for high-level tourism discussions.

The aircraft crashed while attempting to return to La Romana Airport after reporting a technical issue, with investigators now examining the cause of the failed emergency landing.

Celebrating natural beauty and Caribbean culture, FRO fest is going to take place in St. Kitts and Nevis this June.

Dominica recorded strong tourism growth in 2025, with stayover arrivals rising 19% and cruise passenger numbers reaching their highest level in more than a decade, boosting economic activity across the island.