Tony Bowen, known throughout the world for his many contributions to Caribbean Tourism, has joined Elite Island Resorts as Regional Managing Director,” said Robert Barrett, CEO, this week.

The Guatemala Tourism Board (INGUAT) named Dr. Jorge Samayoa director, replacing Roberto Robles, who resigned the position in November. Samayoa brings 10 years of experience as a tourism industry leader in Guatemala to his new position.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has assessed a civil penalty against JetBlue Airways for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities and for failing to disclose when flights sold by the carrier were being operated under a codesharing arrangement.

Costa Maya, one of Mexico’s largest cruise ports, celebrated the arrival of Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas, which made its inaugural call on Dec. 9, with 5,036 passengers during its maiden seven-day Western Caribbean sailing.

Mexico now complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, the FAA said last week. The country has been upgraded to a Category 1 rating, based on the results of a November review of Mexico’s civil aviation authority, the FAA reported.

The Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau announced the results of the 2011 Board of Director elections. Gonzalo Franyutti De La Parra will resume his position as president of the Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau next year.