There's no better way to mark the end of summer than with a luxury holiday to one of the most tranquil and laid-back regions in the world, the Caribbean. This island group comprises several idyllic destinations, each with their own unique character and appeal, but all boasting soft powdery sand, vivid blue waters, welcoming locals and delicious cuisine.

London, Paris and New York’s dominance in international tourism is being eroded by the rise of Budapest, Mumbai and Beijing. Since the turn of the 21st century, tourism to advanced economies has grown 31.4%, while in emerging economies tourism is up 89.1%, according to the UN World Travel Organization Travel Barometer.

Haiti’s government has released a short list of four developers for a potential development on the island of Ile a Vache. The list, released through the Ministry of Tourism, includes four firms that will undergo a review of pre-qualification.

Dominican President Danilo Medina attended the launch of the Ocoa Bay agro-tourism project, described as the first resort of its kind in the Dominican Republic, and located on the Bay of Ocoa in the south west of the country.

Edward Dest, Acting Director of Tourism for St. Maarten opened the recent Annual Overseas Marketing Representatives Meeting calling for "closer co-operation with our partners" to improve both the tourism product and generate more visitors to St. Maarten.