Tourism News – Caribbean Life

Javia Shaw, against the backdrop of aquamarine water, and happy customers, praised his family company Know Jamaica Tours & Travels for sharing jaunts that represent the rich cultural and history of the island nation. Shaw was one of hundreds of presenters at the 2026 New York Travel & Adventure Show, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, on Jan. 24, 2026.

Jamaica

From Mother to Son: Know Jamaica Tours’ 20-year journey

By Tangerine Clarke

Staffers of the Ghana Tourism Authority proudly display their country’s flag for Caribbean Life, at the 2026 New York Travel & Adventure show at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan, on Jan. 24. From left, Annabelle McKenzie, Genevive Nyagbe, Selasi Piphanje, Wisdom Ahadzi, and Michelle Konadu.

Africa

Ghana Awaits: Where nightlife, nature and heritage collide

By Tangerine Clarke

Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell addresses town hall at Brooklyn College on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Grenada

Grenada pushes back against US advisory

By Bert Wilkinson

Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador, in a new advertising campaign for Jamaica Tourist Board, launched on August 6, 2025

Jamaica

Jamaica’s global airlift projected to increase for fall and winter

By Nelson A. King

Dona Regis-Prosper, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer speaks during the launch.

Tourism

Breeze Travel Solutions sets stage for Caribbean Tourism revolution in New York

By Tracey Khan

CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper, (fifth from left) with senior tourism officials in New York last week.

Caribbean

Caribbean Week in NY 2025 wraps with strong momentum

By Nelson A. King

Senator Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Jamaica’s tourism reshapes operations in its industry

By Dawn Plummer

CTO Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper.

Tourism

Caribbean Week in New York set to celebrate culture, connection and commerce

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett makes his address to the Diaspora who attended the Team Jamaica Bickle event in New York on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Jamaica

JTB honored with prestigious ADDY Award

By Nelson A. King

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Gold medallist Grant Holloway of United States celebrates on the podium with silver medallist Daniel Roberts of United States and bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica REUTERS/Alina Smutko

Sports

CHTA champions sports tourism in the Caribbean after historic Paris Olympics success

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett makes his address to the Diaspora who attended the Team Jamaica Bickle event in New York on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Jamaica

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism awarded Order of Jamaica, Honorary Doctorate for sterling contribution to industry

By Nelson A. King

SVG Tourism Minister Carlos James

Tourism

SVG welcomes visitors as country recovers from Hurricane Beryl

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett makes his address to the Diaspora who attended the Team Jamaica Bickle event in New York on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Jamaica

Jamaica welcomes over 105,000 stopover visitors since Hurricane Beryl

By Nelson A. King

Caribbean Media Awards: From left, Romardo Lyons from TVJ Jamaica, Kaitlyn McNab, Teen Vogue, Kenneth Bryan, minister for Tourism & Ports of the Cayman Islands, Melissa Noel, ESSENCE and Brent Pinheiro of the Trinidad Guardian.

Caribbean

Caribbean Media Awards 2024: A celebration of excellence in promoting tourism

By Tracey Khan

TriniJam BK restaurant in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Trinidadian business owner Calvin Sennon organizes ‘Celebrate Canarsie’

By Nelson A. King

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