Dan Peltier, Skift
The cruise industry in the Caribbean quickly pivoted as it headed into its busiest season. While cruise lines might be able to scrape by relatively unharmed — it's easy to change ports when something goes wrong — the negative impact on destinations missing out on cruise sailings will be felt for years.
2 years ago
Laura Powell, Skift
No doubt destinations are hoping that visitors will return when islands have a chance to recover and clean up. Old habits and geography are in their favor.
2 years ago
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Tourism will be crucial for the recovery of island nations devastated by recent hurricanes. The travel industry, across all sectors, needs to do its part to help in the recovery effort.
2 years ago
Associated Press
Some destinations affected by recent storms will be off limits to travelers for an unknown amount of time, while others are already welcoming visitors back. Travelers looking to go to Florida or the Caribbean should do their research before planning a trip.
2 years ago
Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
Barbuda needs to be rebuilt. But, however well-meant De Niro's sentiments are, there are lots of other countries that need rebuilding, too, whether they are tourism-oriented like Barbuda or not.
2 years ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Harvey are taking a great human toll throughout the Caribbean and the United States, as has the earthquake in Mexico. Here's how the travel industry is responding.
2 years ago
Danica Coto, Associated Press
While these record numbers are good news for the Caribbean travel industry, it's interesting to note that the region's hotels saw a drop in occupancy levels. Where are all those visitors staying? Hint: It was also a record year for cruise lines in the Caribbean.
3 years ago
Sarah Enelow, Skift
Zika is having a noticeable affect on the travel industry. We might see more travelers cancel, or decline to book, their vacations to tried-and-true destinations in the Caribbean.
3 years ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
For that quintessential South Pacific experience of staying in an overwater bungalow, travelers need only head to the Caribbean now.
3 years ago
Danica Coto, Associated Press
The Caribbean needs to lead on the messaging rather than wait for U.S. news networks tell a story that may be good for ratings but not for information.
4 years ago
Richard Weiss, Bloomberg
Thomas Cook is facing increased competition in the Caribbean and a partnership with Lufthansa could help the tour operator to control its costs.
4 years ago
David Mcfadden, Associated Press
If only global climate change wasn't a liberal conspiracy we may have an answer to the cause behind this ...
4 years ago