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The article offers information on a first-of-its-kind report released by JetBlue Airways Corp. correlating the health of its bottom line with the long-term health of ecosystems. The report focused on the long-term health of the Caribbean's oceans and beaches, and a commitment to action developed with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).

This section offers news briefs on the Caribbean including flight service launched by JetBlue airlines from JFK International Airport to the La Romana International Airport, cruise schedule and information of MS Eurodam, and Mo Sallah as manager of the Bitter End Yacht Club.

The article reports on the significant developments in the tourism industry in the five islands in Caribbean Area. Developments in the hospitality industry in St. Lucia include the makeover of Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, the oceanfront resort of Gansevoort Hotel Group LLC, and Club Med Creactive by Cirque du Soleil hosted by Club Med Punta Cana. The acquisition of Radisson Blu by Riu Hotels & Resorts in St. Maarten/St. Martin and flights of Jet Blue Airays Corp. to Curacao are also noted.

The article offers information on non-stop direct flights from New York to Curacao island. The JetBlue Airways Corp. announced its new flight operations that will begin on December 2, 2014 during Tuesdays and Saturdays. Known for being "gay-friendly" island, hotels for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgenders (LGBT) include Floris Suite Hotel, Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village and Spa and Avila Hotel.

The article offers news briefs related to airlines in the Caribbean region. The newly built U.S. Departures Terminal has been opened at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) in Nassau, Bahamas. JetBlue Airways Corp. has launched a new airline service from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Turks & Caicos islands in February 2011. Airawak has launched a service between St. Lucia, Martinique and Dominica in March 2011.

The article offers updates related to airline industry in the Caribbean Area in 2011. It cites the collaboration between Nassau Airport Development Co. Ltd. (NAD) and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation to open of new departures terminal. It mentions the expansion of JetBlue Airways Corp.'s flight services in Turks and Caicos Islands. It notes the continuous air travel service offered by Continental Airlines Inc. from the Newark International Airport in New Jersey and Providenciales.

The article offers travel news briefs in the Caribbean. Topics include the all-inclusive package offered by Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas, the exclusive video series launched by Aruba Tourism Authority that stars the island's most organic and engaging local people, and the special FAM rates offered by all-inclusive resort Warwick Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The service launched by airline company JetBlue Airways between Florida and Aruba is also noted.

The article reports on the commercial flights to the forbidden Caribbean island of Santa Clara in Cuba in 2016. Topics discussed include the commercial flight landing of airlines JetBlue Airways Corp. in the island on August 31, the affordability and convenience in traveling to the island, the resumed air service between Cuba and the U.S.

The article reports on the availability of flights for travelers going to the Caribbean in winter of 2009. It cites the modification made by JetBlue Airways Corp. on its flight schedules to the Caribbean regions, such as the addition of the nonstop Boston-Montego Bay flights starting on January 9, 2010 and the Orlando-Montego Bay daily flights starting on February 8, 2010. It also mentions the flight option changes of the airline companies British Airways PLC and American Eagle Airlines Inc. INSET: Regional airlines fill crucial role for smaller islands.

The article reports on the recovery posted by U.S. low-cost carriers driven by growing ancillary revenues which made them profitable second quarters despite heavy pressure on fares. Consecutive quarterly profits were posted by both JetBlue and AirTran, while Southwest recovered from a first quarter loss. According to JetBlue chief executive officer Dave Barger, the carrier's Caribbean market is performing well.

The article reports on the expansion of U.S. carriers in the Caribbean and the reinvention of local carriers. Delta Air Lines has increased its routes in the region. Other newcomers in the region include low-cost carriers Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways. Caribbean carrier Air Jamaica has been returned to the government and is regrouping under new management led by former National Airlines CEO Michael Conway.

Reports on the expansion of the flights of JetBlue Airlines Corp. to the Caribbean Area. Total number of destinations served; Feasibility of the move; Schedule for the start of the service of the company to Nassau, Bahamas from New York City.

The article offers information on the hospitality of residents aside from the renovated resorts, cozy cottages, dive lodges in Cayman Islands which gives a different kind of warmth to clients. The clear and calm water in the Island which makes it a favorite place for divers and snorkelers is mentioned. It cites air carriers like JetBlue Airways Corp. and Delta Air Lines in the Western Caribbean which offer guests with an escape to the Cayman Islands.

The article reports that Delta Air Lines Inc. has resumed the only direct flights from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Nassau. JetBlue Airways has addeds service to St. Lucia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. The carrier's network now offers 70 destinations across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, including 11 that are served nonstop from San Juan.

The article reports on the applications of new routes by AirTran Airways Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corp. for the Caribbean region. It mentions that AirTran Airways Inc. plans to extend their Caribbean network with a service to Nassau and Montego Bay of Atlanta and Aruba of Orlando and Atlanta wherein the government approval is still pending. The JetBlue Airways Inc. will strengthen services for their routes from New York to Montego Bay on winter holidays and would offer almost 11 weekly flights.

The article reveals that JetBlue Airways has been examining the potential of 24 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean as it continues its expansion in the region, according to Chief Executive Dave Barger. In 2009, JetBlue has been reallocating capacity from unprofitable transcontinental markets to shorter-haul Caribbean ones where the returns are better, he said. In the third quarter of 2008 15% of its capacity was in the Caribbean, up from 12% in the same period in 2007.

The article focuses on some U.S. carriers are now looking towards the higher-yield routes linking the U.S. with destinations in the Caribbean in line with the challenges posed by high fuel prices and reduction in domestic capacity. The Caribbean is offering several growing markets that can provide significantly higher yields for U.S. carriers than domestic flying plus incentives to help cover start-up costs. It relates how JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are tapping the Caribbean markets.

The article offers news briefs related to the tourism industry in Caribbean Area. Arley Sobers, the Caribbean Tourism Organization's interim secretary general and director of information management and research, has passed away. A property in Bermuda is slated to have its soft opening in November 2008 in Bermuda Islands. JetBlue Airways Corp. has announced its plans to launch a service with daily nonstop service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.