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US reaffirms Cayman as safe, advises on firearms laws and medical access

The U.S. has reaffirmed Cayman’s Level 1 travel rating while highlighting concerns over ammunition laws, water safety and medical access.

ONE | GT hotel officially opens with launch party 144 feet above George Town

Cayman’s newest hotel, ONE | GT, received Governor Jane Owen’s seal of approval at its official opening on 15 May in a glittering launch party
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Luxury and family travel key to Cayman tourism growth, new report finds

A new regional travel report suggests Cayman may be better positioned than many destinations to compete for higher-value and family travelers but also faces growing risks tied to its reliance on connecting flights and seasonal demand patterns.
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2 Cayman attractions make TripAdvisor Caribbean top 10

Two Cayman attractions have ranked among the Caribbean’s highest-rated visitor experiences, according to a new analysis of TripAdvisor reviews.

Stars from across Cayman honoured at 2026 Stingray Tourism Awards

Past, present and future stars of the tourism industry were honoured at the 2026 Stingray Tourism Awards held at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort on 9 May.

Hantavirus, norovirus pose low risk to Caribbean cruise sector

Despite recent norovirus and hantavirus incidents linked to multiple cruise vessels, public health officials and industry analysts say the overall risk to the Caribbean cruise sector remains low.
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Cayman travellers hit by new wave of airline baggage fee hikes

As US airlines continue grappling with sharply higher fuel costs and mounting operational expenses, Cayman travelers are being hit with higher charges for checked baggage and a growing list of ancillary fees.
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Foreign office issues travel warning to Brits travelling to Jamaica

British tourists heading to Jamaica are being urged to exercise increased caution following a new travel advisory from the UK government warning of a rise in sexual assaults.
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Arianna Chin named Cayman’s 2026 tourism ambassador

Cayman Prep & High School year student Arianna Chin has been named the 2026 Tourism Ambassador after winning the Tourism Ambassador Speak-Off Competition.
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Airline disruptions affect carriers serving Cayman

Recent pressure on US carriers is affecting airlines that serve Cayman, with operational disruptions impacting multiple networks in recent weeks.
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Cayman smashes tourist air arrival record in March

Cayman’s first quarter of stayover tourism is off to its strongest start on record, with data suggesting that 2026 could surpass 2019 records.
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Middle East crisis sends tourism spillover toward Cayman

The impact of the escalating Middle East crisis is reshaping global travel patterns in ways that could deliver a meaningful boost to Caribbean destinations, including Cayman.
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Positive tourism news set to continue as records broken

The Ministry of Tourism said that Cayman is having an incredible first quarter for stayover visitor numbers and that the run of good news...

Tourism board seeks consultants to update National Tourism Plan

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is seeking a consultancy firm to update the National Tourism Plan (NTP) which sets out the future direction of the tourism industry.

Good Samaritan bus driver saves holiday from becoming a disaster

A tourist from California has thanked Cayman Islands' bus drivers after her lost bag containing cash, credit cards and her drivers licence was returned to her hotel after she had left it on a public bus.

Environmental assessment bids open on airport runway expansions

Improvements to the main airports on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac took a step closer with the Cayman Islands Airports Authority asking for environmental...
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Cayman’s luxury hospitality recognised at Forbes Travel Summit

Cayman luxury hospitality and the Dart portfolio of hotels drew repeated attention at the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Summit in Monaco.
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Rising fuel costs already impacting some Cayman airfares

Rising fuel prices are increasing airline operating costs and are already beginning to push up airfares to and from Cayman, with further increases possible if prices remain elevated.
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JetBlue outage briefly grounds flights; Cayman service unaffected

All JetBlue flights were briefly grounded across the US early Tuesday after the airline requested a temporary ground stop from the FAA.
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Spirit Airlines cancels newly launched Florida service to Grand Cayman

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines is stopping its flights between Fort Lauderdale, US and Grand Cayman, just a few months after the service was launched.

Cayman sees record air arrivals in January

Beneath January’s record-breaking stay over tourism growth, the data points to a shifting mix of source markets, likely reflecting targeted airlift strategies.

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