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Ashok Patwari turns 30 years of travel into 14 short stories
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Ashok Patwari has released The Blindspots, a collection of 14 short stories drawn from more than 150 works written over three decades.
Travel Time Agency’s Lois Barbour wins two major travel awards
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Lois Barbour, owner of Travel Time Agency in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, earned Canada’s 2026 Travel Agent & Beyond Award and Saint Lucia’s CEO Award.
Anguilla lands eight World Travel Awards nominations for 2026
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Anguilla and several of its top resorts earned eight destination nominations and multiple property nods in the 2026 World Travel Awards, highlighting the island’s strength in luxury travel, beaches, dining and guest experience.
Travel And Tour World names top solo travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released a 2026 ranking of the top 30 solo travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by the United States, Canada and Costa Rica. The list highlights places the outlet says combine safety, transit access,…
Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Value Fund posts gains across all key metrics
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Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC - Value Fund reported higher nine-month results for the period ended June 30, 2026, including FFO that already tops all of FY2025. The fund also declared another quarterly dividend as occupancy, rent…
Anguilla tourism chief pushes regional teamwork and youth careers
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Anguilla’s tourism director is calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate more and urging young people to build hospitality careers that lead to management and leadership.
Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
TTW ranks Mexico No. 1 in 2026 Americas and Caribbean beach list
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Beach Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Mexico first and the United States second.
Books Build Bridges, San Fernando launch literacy drive with 10,000 books
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Books Build Bridges and the City of San Fernando launched a child-friendly literacy initiative on International Literacy Day in Trinidad and Tobago, starting with 10,000 donated children’s books for local schools and communities.
Jamaican thriller Stew Peas sells out premiere, lands six award nods
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The Jamaican-made psychological thriller Stew Peas premiered to a sold-out crowd in Kingston and is set for a nationwide release July 22, followed by a U.S. premiere in Maryland on Aug. 23. The film also picked up six nominations at the inaugural…
Jacqueline Johnson receives CTO Legacy Award as foundation nears 30 years
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization honored Jacqueline Johnson with its Legacy Award as the CTO Foundation nears its 30th anniversary.
Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike
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Caribbean shipping operators are reworking inter-island routes and insurance coverage after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela upended port conditions and regional risk calculations in early January.
Sandals Jamaica renovations set up a tight booking window for late 2026 and 2027
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Three Sandals Jamaica resorts are closed for renovations and set to reopen in late 2026, creating a narrow booking window for couples planning Caribbean trips in 2026 and 2027. The upgrades are expected to boost demand, especially for premium room…
Jamaica to host exclusive screening of British series Possession
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The British limited series Possession will screen its first two episodes in Kingston on June 20, spotlighting Jamaica’s rising role in international film and television.
Reliant Destinations’ Mr TraveLux tops 10 million watch minutes
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Reliant Destinations says its Mr TraveLux YouTube library passed 10.26 million public watch minutes in June 2026, equal to about 171,000 hours.
S Hotels Jamaica CEO Christopher Issa Named JHTA Hotelier of the Year
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S Hotels Jamaica is celebrating CEO Christopher Issa after the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association named him Hotelier of the Year at its 65th annual meeting in Jamaica.
Three Sandals Jamaica resorts set 2026 reopening dates after $200 million renovation
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Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay and the renamed Sandals Caribbean Cay will reopen in November and December 2026 after a combined $200 million renovation.
Nicole McCain pushes small businesses to build AI systems before buying tools
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AI strategist Nicole McCain is urging small business owners to treat artificial intelligence as a business design problem, not a software purchase, in a recent Close Up Radio feature.
CO2LIFT hosts physician retreat in Jamaica to advance care standards
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Lumisque Inc. brought more than 40 physicians, surgeons and aesthetic professionals to Jamaica for a weeklong retreat centered on education, collaboration and clinical innovation.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
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