Colombian authorities came up with a new way of attracting more visitors – by promoting their rich cuisine and typical dishes. The emphasis on gastro tourism is the new marketing  strategy announced by the Ministry of Commerce at the Caribbean Food and Rum Festival.

The decision to target the French Caribbean was based on several factors. Martinique and Guadeloupe report higher per capita GDPs than almost all other economies in the region.

The Canadian market has been a “challenge” this year for the Caribbean, with visitor traffic from this market dropping 3.7 percent for the first six months of 2016.

Diversifying visitor offerings is one goal of the Puerto Rico Tourism Co., spearheaded by executive director Ingrid Rivera Rocafort.

Virtuoso has released its 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, which forecasts the top luxury travel trends and destinations for the coming year.

InsightCuba has announced the launch of a four-day Varadero and Havana vacation package that will take travelers to two of the most popular destinations in Cuba on a shorter trip for a more affordable price.