With immediate effect, the Nevis Tourism Authority has a new chief at the helm. Nevis is part of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis and is located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) today announces the appointment of Greg Phillip to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Shares of Carnival Corp. were down $1.69, or 4.89 percent, to $32.85 in pre-market trading early Wednesday morning. The stock has been steadily falling since the Miami-based company reported a 30 percent drop in profits in the third quarter and poor guidance of what's ahead.

Viva Wyndham Resorts announced that the Viva Wyndham Azteca, located in Playacar, Mexico, is a recipient of the 2013 Golden Apple Awards from Apple Vacations. The all-inclusive resort property was given the award for its high levels of excellence in staff and guest service.

Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson's company has acquired a majority interest in an exclusive beachfront complex near San Juan, a major bet on Puerto Rico's tourism sector. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort and Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club were acquired by Paulson & Co.'s Recovery Fund.

Following the recent launch of Nicaragua and debuting with five chic resorts, including the renowned Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa, Travel Impressions’ foray into the French isle coincides with American Airlines’ expanded Martinique service from Miami, which links hundreds of U.S. gateways via a second weekly flight.