# Caribbean and Latin American tourism development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/caribbean-and-latin-american-tourism-development > Updated: 2026-10-10T07:07:33.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Tourism sectors across the Caribbean and Latin America are implementing various initiatives to enhance service standards, professional training, and international market presence. In the Caribbean, efforts include the “Descubre Sosúa” event in the Dominican Republic to discuss short-term rentals and local development, alongside the reactivation of the Dominican Association of Tourism Press branch in Miami. Aruba has also expanded its Aruba Certification Program through a new agreement between the Aruba Tourism Authority and the Aruba Excellence Foundation to modernize hospitality training. In Mexico and Colombia, strategic growth measures are also underway. Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism conducted a caravan in Phoenix, Arizona, to strengthen ties with tour operators and promote medical tourism. Meanwhile, in Dosquebradas, Colombia, local authorities and SENA completed a training program for entrepreneurs, including tour guides and coffee producers, to improve the local tourism value chain. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Tourism sectors in Mexico and Colombia implement growth initiatives Mexico and Colombia are advancing tourism through international promotion in Arizona and professional certification for entrepreneurs in Dosquebradas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tourism-sectors-in-mexico-and-colombia-implement-growth-initiatives ### 2026-09-28: Caribbean tourism sectors launch new service and development initiatives Tourism stakeholders in the Dominican Republic and Aruba are launching new initiatives, including service certification programs and industry forums, to enhance hospitality and regional development. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-plata-tourism-promoted-to-argentine-market-at-fit --- Cite as: Caribbean and Latin American tourism development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/caribbean-and-latin-american-tourism-development