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GEM and Back to Play pack 1,039 disaster relief backpacks for children
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Global Empowerment Mission and Back to Play assembled 1,039 emergency backpacks at GEM’s Doral headquarters in October to help children affected by disasters, including recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
S Hotels Jamaica wins two top awards at the 2026 World Travel Awards
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S Hotels Jamaica’s flagship properties in Montego Bay and Kingston each took home major honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Jamaica.
Houseful launches independent Caribbean rankings with 28 clear-beach picks
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Houseful Co. has launched The Latitude Report, a ranked editorial series focused on independent hospitality businesses across the Caribbean and Riviera Maya. The first list names 28 hotels and villas on coasts that stayed clear of sargassum during…
S Hotel Montego Bay lands No. 2 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
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S Hotel Montego Bay was ranked No. 2 among hotels in The Atlantic, Caribbean and Central America in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Travel Time Agency launches DestinationWeddings.ca for Canadian couples
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Travel Time Agency has launched DestinationWeddings.ca, a national romance-travel brand for Canadian couples planning destination weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean and Mexico.
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.
IMR brings care and recovery aid to hurricane-hit Jamaica
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International Medical Relief joined reggae artists Judy Mowatt and Sean Paul’s foundation for a two-day health and recovery fair in Bluefields, Jamaica, reaching 928 patients after hurricane damage hit Westmoreland communities.
Club Travalia expands member travel perks across resorts, cruises and Europe
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Club Travalia says it is broadening its travel membership with more resort, cruise and exchange options for members seeking flexible vacations in 2026. The Miami-based club says the goal is to help travelers mix beach trips, family getaways and…
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 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,…
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 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.
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.
Bamboo Parlour Secret opens interest lists ahead of Ocho Rios launch
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The Bamboo Parlour Secret: The Final Dinner has opened guest and travel advisor registration ahead of its planned debut in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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