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Against a backdrop of rapid geopolitical change and shifting international markets, a historic post-pandemic turnout of tourism ministers and commissioners from across the Caribbean were set to converge in Manhattan for the opening of Caribbean Week in New York 2026.

Aquila Centre for Cruise Excellence, the industry’s trusted bridge between cruise lines and destinations, has completed specialized training for Dominican Republic tour operator Xploratur to support the launch of “Xploratur Access,” a new division of accessible excursions designed for the cruise market.

The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has selected Jan Hutton as its next Chief Executive Officer.

Henry H. Harteveldt, founder and president of Atmosphere Research Group, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Marketing Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Minster for Finance and Public Services both praised global investor support for the $200 million IBRD CAR Jamaica 2026 catastrophe bond, with the third cat bond a key pillar in the countries fiscal resilience and disaster risk financing, while also revealing they plan to expand parametric coverage under CCRIF.

Malaysia Airlines, in strategic collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board, successfully hosted the third edition of its flagship Trade Elevation Summit (TES) from 12 to 15 May 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records.

In a move that reflects Saudi Arabia's growing role in shaping the future of data- and AI-driven healthcare, Lean Business Services, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company specializing in digital health solutions, has become the first Saudi entity to join the National Initiatives Forum (NIF) of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's advancement in genomics, digital health, and precision medicine.

Oman Investment Authority, the Sultanate of Oman's sovereign wealth fund, has reported its strongest annual performance to date, recording approximately USD 7.8bn in profits and a 14.6 percent return on investment in 2025, placing it among the world's top-performing sovereign investors.

Jamaica will host the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston on Feb. 23, 2027, building on the success of this year’s inaugural event in Bermuda and aiming to advance regional air travel amid ongoing global challenges.

A 5.2-meter-tall puppy sculpture made of grass and flowers located in Jing'an District, Shanghai, has gone viral since its debut at the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show which was held from April 18 till May 5 for its vivid, adorable yet slightly scruffy appearance, making it a popular "photo star" of the city.

Africa-focused independents are set to play a defining role at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 - scheduled for October 12-16 in Cape Town - as companies expand portfolios, redevelop mature assets and pursue frontier exploration opportunities across the continent.

Acclaimed Caribbean trumpeter, composer and storyteller, Etienne Charles, returns to Jazz at Lincoln Centre in New York next month from June 5-6 during Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

From the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Pavilion at Seatrade Cruise Global last month, strong momentum and high-level engagement signalled continued confidence in Caribbean cruise tourism with a steady flow of strategic meetings, new introductions and partnership-building shaping the path forward.

Southeast Asia's leading superapp, Grab, has partnered with Nuitée, an AI-first travel technology company, to launch GrabStays, a new travel accommodation booking service within the Grab app.

Nigeria has gone from capturing 4% of Africa's upstream final investment decisions (FIDs) to commanding 40% in two years, according to Nigeria's Energy Sector Reforms 2023-2026: A Three-Year Review, published by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy and spearheaded by Special Adviser Olu Verheijen.