Grenada’s government will institute a five dollar tax on overnight visitors to the country, with the funds going to promote Grenada in international markets, said Dr. Keith Mitchell, the country’s prime minister, in an address this week. The new fee has drawn criticism from Grenada tourism stakeholders.

Barbados' all-inclusive Mango Bay Hotel recently unveiled its new beach following a nearly seven month government beach restoration project, which has culminated just in time for the boutique property's 20th anniversary year beginning in January.

SXM Deals, a major tour operator on St. Maarten with more than 43 activities and tours plans to extend its inventory of excursions to keep up with the upcoming busy tourism season. St. Maarten is well known for its beautiful beaches, famous airport and busy nightlife.

Four days after Acting Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis was robbed in his home, the United States Embassy in Nassau on Friday warned Americans living in and traveling to The Bahamas to be on the alert as armed robbery remains a major threat facing US visitors and residents.

Delta Air Lines is expanding its Puerto Rico service this month with new seasonal frequencies between San Juan and Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta will launch two additional daily flights between San Juan and Atlanta on December 19th for a total of five daily flights between the two cities.

In a significant development for the airline, airport and tourism communities in North and South America, UBM Live and Flightglobal have agreed that the Network USA event will transfer to Routes control.