The controversial air passenger duty on travel from the UK is set to rise again next month. As of April 1, travelers to the Caribbean will pay about $260 extra per ticket. That’s an increase from $238. CTO figures show the region saw a decline in British tourists for the third year in a row.

Port of Los Angeles officials broke ground March 15 on a project that will prepare a section of the San Pedro waterfront for a new public open space and harbor area. The Downtown Harbor “water cut” will create the necessary land and harbor infrastructure.

Antigua’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, John Maginley has taken issue with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regarding its February 27 letter voicing concerns over proposed increases to Antigua & Barbuda’s airport fees.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Rob Smith as general manager of the Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis.  Smith, who assumes his new role April 9, was most recently general manager of the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa.

Acapulco, once a teeming beach resort city, is now one of the most blood-soaked precincts in Mexico. A spike last year in gangland killings by drug cartels has terrorized residents and curbed tourism.

Antigua & Barbuda reinforced its position as a leading Caribbean cruise destination at Cruise Shipping Miami, where the country’s delegation, led by Tourism Minister John Maginley, held key meetings promoting cruise tourism in the twin-island destination.