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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. the recipients of its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award for research examining why Caribbean nationals choose international destinations over travel within the region. The 2026 award was announced at CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Guyana.

A vacation begins long before a suitcase is packed. It begins in an ordinary moment: a tiring afternoon, a conversation with a friend, a photograph of somewhere unfamiliar. Suddenly, the mind moves beyond its immediate surroundings. We imagine waking without an alarm, sharing an unhurried meal or standing somewhere that makes our everyday concerns feel smaller. Planning a vacation gives that imagined life a date, a destination and the possibility of becoming real.

Explora Journeys has introduced French luxury cosmetics house Sisley Paris as the newest wellness partner aboard EXPLORA III, marking a significant milestone as the beauty maison makes its debut at sea. The collaboration enriches Ocean Wellness – The Spa, through tailored facial rituals and an extensive retail selection, uniting two luxury brands defined by a commitment to craftsmanship and personalised care. Signature treatments take place in a dedicated Sisley treatment suite within Ocean Wellness – The Spa, incorporating advanced botanical skincare to complement Explora Journeys’ signature Ocean State of Mind.

Craft Hospitality Group is actively supporting three major international hospitality projects, including Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf in Dubai, Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala in Croatia, and Conrad Seoul in South Korea. Craft Hospitality’s integrated approach to food and beverage consultancy, combining concept development, commercial positioning, brand strategy, storytelling, and operational considerations, aims to inspire confidence in creating relevant and sustainable dining destinations across the world.

London City, Dallas Love and New York LaGuardia have been unveiled as the most efficient airports for business traveler arrivals according to new data from Blacklane, the global chauffeur service. The inaugural Blacklane Business Travel Efficiency Index conducted a global study of chauffeur-tracked arrivals, pick-up and drop-off data across 27 top airports for business travel in 12 cities and 9 countries, collected between January 2025 and September 2026. Designed to help business travelers and travel managers alike plan productive business trips, the index found:
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