The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) turned down requests from two Caribbean airlines to offer nonstop service between New York and Georgetown, Guyana. DOT said Caribbean Airlines and Fly Jamaica "had not provided compelling evidence" that the flights would be in the public interest, according to an order signed by Paul Gretch, director of DOT's Office of International Aviation.

Traveling site Frommers.com chose Curacao as one of the 10 best snorkeling locations of the world. According to Frommers.com, in contrast to Curacao’s arid terrain, the marine life that rings the island is rich and spectacular.

John Daly of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed his participation in the State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC2013) organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in collaboration with the Martinique Tourism Authority.

Costa Rica with its low costs, beaches and natural wonders has long been a popular retirement destination. Now the country can add one more report that ranks the nation highly based on economic, social and health statistics.

Edie Bornstein is to replace Gregg Michel as president and CEO of Crystal Cruises on 16 October 2013. Bornstein has more than 30 years of experience in the global cruise, travel and technology industries and served as senior vice president of marketing and sales at Royal Caribbean’s Azamara Club Cruises brand between 2009 and September 2013.