The $40B cruise boom: why the Caribbean will be at the center of the next tourism expansion
The global cruise industry is entering one of the most significant expansion cycles in its history. According to a March 2026 analysis by Hope Research Group, cruise operators have 58 new ships on order representing more than $40 billion in capital investment, with industry capacity projected to grow at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate […]
The Caribbean Air Connectivity Paradox: Why the Region Is Better Connected to the World Than to Itself
The Caribbean Air Connectivity Paradox : The Caribbean is one of the most globally connected tourism regions in the world. Every year, millions of travelers arrive from North America and Europe through a dense network of international routes linking the region to major global hubs. Yet paradoxically, traveling between Caribbean islands themselves can remain surprisingly […]
Saint-Martin reconnects to a growing regional aviation network
Regional air connectivity remains one of the structural challenges of the Caribbean aviation market. Fragmented geography, relatively small passenger markets and high operating costs have historically limited the number of viable intra-regional routes. In this context, the return of interCaribbean Airways to Saint-Martin represents more than the reopening of a single route. It forms part […]