The five percent tax on hotel rooms proposed by the government, added to a two percent tax over luxury housing and vacant lots (IVSS), will affect local tourism demand as well as purchases of tourism real estate, according to estimations.

A growing number of college students from the United States spend a year abroad, pursuing careers from political science to the arts, and gaining a wealth of world-knowledge in the process. Chile appears to be a growing favorite among them.

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through one of its Cricket Legacy initiatives –Caribbean Business Club- announced recently a new partnership with CricketWorld.com, the number-one independent cricket website in the world.

Once a playground for presidents and stars, Acapulco is now the scene of a deadly power struggle.

Spirit Airlines has confirmed the return of service to Providenciales and Grand Turk on the Turks and Caicos Islands beginning December 8. Spirit will offer special flights to Grand Turk and Providenciales for the holiday season on December 8, 11 and 17.

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Jennifer M. Carvalho to Sales Manager for the West Coast, at a time when the Majorca-based hotel company’s all-inclusive resorts are flexing their muscles throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. The company now offers 32 upscale resorts throughout Latin America.