Experts put the growth down to the weakness of the peso against other currencies, the strength of the US economy and the growth in air connections with the United States, Europe and the rest of Latin America.

The Department of Tourism said on Monday that it was building on the increase in stay-over arrivals last year by entering the winter season with a strong sales, marketing, advertising and public relations charge.

Arrivals from the island’s largest source market — the United States., which accounts for 64 percent of tourist arrivals to Anguilla — were up 6.9 percent to 50,508 visitors.

Delta Vacations has expanded its Cuba offerings to include escorted tours that comply with the U.S. federal government's requirements for people-to-people programs.

U.S. President Donald Trump's revised travel ban has been delayed until next week, but the effects of its precursor are already being felt in America's tourism industry as British tourists cut back their visits.

The Trump administration is delaying the release of a revised travel ban until next week, White House policy adviser Stephen Miller said in an interview on Fox News Wednesday.