The British Virgin Islands may be celebrating record cruise passenger arrivals, but questions are being raised about how much of that success is actually reaching local businesses, taxi operators and the wider economy. National Democratic Party President Paul Hewlett argues that while government continues to tout strong cruise numbers, the reality on the ground tells … Continued
Ten students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will on Thursday June 4th compete for title of British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism. The annual competition is organised by the Training Department of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and will be held at Maria’s by the Sea Hotel Conference … Continued
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development will be hosting the Virgin Islands Tourism Summit 2026, a two-day event that will bring together tourism stakeholders, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and creatives to help shape the future of tourism in the Virgin Islands. The 10-11 June event will be held in partnership with the … Continued
Citizens of Barbados and Guyana will soon be able to travel between the two countries without passports. In attempt at deepening Caribbean integration, citizens of Barbados and Guyana will soon be able to travel between the two countries using only their national identification cards, with no passportrequired. The arrangement takes effect from July 1 this … Continued
Caribbean Airlines will discontinue several regional routes and reduce flight frequencies on others from June 1, 2026. Caribbean Airlines will discontinue several unprofitable regional routes and reduce services on others from June 1, 2026, as part of a cost-cutting strategy expected to save more than TT$120 million annually. Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Eli … Continued
A team representing the British Virgin Islands has advanced to the finals of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase and will present its innovative tourism concept during Caribbean Week in New York on June 4. The team, representing the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, will showcase its project titled “Caribbean Green & Blue … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is ensuring it aligns its’ target markets. To this end, the Board has established a Marketing Advisory Panel (MAP) to support destination marketing alignment and strengthen collaboration across the tourism industry. The panel brings together a cross-section of leaders from the tourism industry to align … Continued
Spirit Airlines has announced it is shutting down after 34 years in operation, citing rising fuel costs and ongoing financial challenges. The ultra-low-cost carrier said it has begun an “orderly wind-down” of operations effective immediately, canceling all flights and ceasing customer service. The airline, known for its bright yellow planes and budget fares, employed approximately … Continued
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has opened submissions for the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling that captures the depth, diversity and evolving narrative of the Caribbean. The awards will be presented during Caribbean Week in New York, taking place June 1-5, 2026, and will honor exceptional work from journalists, broadcasters and content creators … Continued
American Airlines Group Inc. has firmly rejected speculation about a potential merger with United Airlines, stating that such a deal would harm competition and consumers. In a statement released Friday, American said it is “not engaged with or interested in any discussions” regarding a combination with its rival, despite recent reports suggesting that talks had … Continued
