The Caribbean is set to welcome a new icon of ultra-luxury hospitality as Aman, one of the world’s most revered resort brands, prepares to open Amancaya, a dual-island resort in the heart of The Bahamas' Exuma archipelago. Scheduled to debut in late 2025, Amancaya marks Aman's most ambitious project in the region to date, bringing its signature blend of minimalism, exclusivity, and immersive wellness...
The Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2025, hosted in the colorful and culturally rich setting of Antigua, confirmed once again that this annual event is much more than a business gathering — it is a showcase of bold leadership and visionary planning across the Caribbean’s tourism sector. Breaking Travel News continued its live coverage, capturing compelling insights from high-level executives,...
Barbadian-born international entertainer, Andre “DJ Puffy” Parris, has been officially appointed as Barbados’ newest Tourism and Culture Ambassador, marking a bold move by the island to amplify its presence on the global stage. The announcement was made during a formal signing ceremony at the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) headquarters. This strategic partnership, a joint initiative...
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is making a concerted effort to attract more visitors from the United Kingdom through a year-long tourism campaign launched in London. Dubbed "Discover More," the initiative aims to raise awareness and boost visitor numbers from this key market. The campaign, in collaboration with Virgin Atlantic, features a fleet of 10 branded black cabs adorned with captivating...
Led by industry expert Alinio Azevedo, the new platform will pursue high-end hotel and residential deals across the Caribbean and beyond. Driftwood Capital is sharpening its focus on luxury and lifestyle hospitality, with the launch of a new division dedicated to high-end hotels and branded residences. At the forefront of this initiative is Alinio Azevedo — a seasoned hospitality leader with deep...
The Caribbean is entering a golden era of hotel development, aligning strongly with the bullish sentiment expressed by hospitality leaders at the recent Americas Lodging Investment Summit CALA. As highlighted in that summit, global hotel executives remain confident in the long-term opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean (CALA), and the latest expansion moves by brands like Hilton, Marriott,...
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is reinforcing its position as a powerhouse in Caribbean tourism with the strategic expansion of its family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand. With new developments underway in both St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Barbados, the move reflects a growing demand for all-inclusive, multi-generational travel options and a broader vision for elevating tourism across the...
In a strategic push to help Caribbean hoteliers take back control of their revenue, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is set to launch its first-ever Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition, taking place May 22 in Antigua. This one-day business-focused event is designed to equip hospitality professionals with the latest tools in digital marketing and distribution, empowering them...
Rally Barbados 2025 is revving up to be the largest and most international edition yet, with a record-breaking 126 crews confirmed to compete in the 35th running of the island’s premier motorsport event. At a media launch hosted at the Open-Air Suites at Bushy Park, organisers from the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) revealed that the BCIC-sponsored event, running from May 30 to June 1, has smashed...
Nestled along the pristine shores of Curaçao, the newly inaugurated Parasasa Hotel Curaçao is redefining the essence of hospitality. Beyond offering 43 elegantly designed rooms, this establishment serves as the island's first-ever "learning hotel," seamlessly blending guest services with hands-on education for aspiring hospitality professionals. View Hotels for Sale in Barbados Beachfront Hotel...