Travel Industry Trends 2023 delivers key insights about the global state of travel, punctuated by shifting economic landscapes, persistent consumer demands, and a reopening of mainland China. The new insights from Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers are taking advantage of a more traditional travel ecosystem in 2023, prioritising leisure …

Captain Arthur Andrew Cipriani remains the pre-eminent figure in the foundational struggle for social justice and workers’ rights in Trinidad and Tobago. This comprehensive analysis details his transition from a celebrated First World War captain to the “Champion of the Barefoot Man”, tracing his leadership of the Trinidad Workingmen’s Association …

Mastercard reinforces the company’s sustainability commitments and scales the accessibility of more sustainable card offerings for consumers seeking a way to reduce the environmental impact of their wallet. The company announced in April 2023, it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by …

The launch of Mastercard Crypto Credential was announced by Mastercard in April 2023. The announcement introduced a set of common standards and infrastructure that will help verify interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks. Mastercard Crypto Credential aims to provide a foundation for financial institutions, governments, brands, and crypto …

Mastercard’s Girls4Tech, an educational programme that seeks to inspire girls aged 8 to 16 to acquire skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), returned to the Caribbean with the participation of 38 girls from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Currently, this initiative has reached more than three million students …

The beyond breathtaking Dominica is one place that makes it to almost every list by travel journalists. It’s that time of year again when they round up the most beautiful places in the world. Is 2023 the year that travel finally bounces back? It seems so! With much of the …

By joining the United Kingdom’s Ocean Conservation Programme Blue Belt initiative, the Government of Anguilla demonstrates her commitment to biodiversity, the Blue Economy and sustainable management of its marine resources, as she aims to become the most sustainable island in the region. Minister Quincia Gumbs-Marie, minister of sustainability, innovation and …

St Kitts and Nevis has shown a projected growth of 4.5 percent due to the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme indicated by the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report that was released in January 2023. This growth is supported by a steady recovery from the tourism sector and various service sectors.  The current …

Mastercard celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting inspiring stories of passionate and bold women who have broken paradigms by achieving their goals in what they set out to do. Athletes, entrepreneurs, businesswomen, artists, leaders, and chefs who seek to inspire other women to realise their dreams. To kick off the …