Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe returns in 2026
A must-see event, the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe will make its grand return in 2026 for its 13th edition. Since its creation in 1978, this solo transatlantic race has connected Saint-Malo and Pointe-à-Pitre every four years, bringing together professional sailors and sailing enthusiasts for a course of more than 3,500 nautical miles. The […]
Corsair launches two new direct routes to the Guadeloupe Islands from Toulouse and Marseille
Starting in December 2026, Corsair will strengthen its service to the Guadeloupe Islands from mainland France with the launch of two new direct routes from Toulouse and Marseille to Pointe-à-Pitre. The Marseille – Pointe-à-Pitre route will begin on December 15, 2026, with one direct flight per week until April 29, 2027. From Toulouse, travelers will […]
Air Canada strengthens service to the Guadeloupe Islands with a new direct route from Quebec City
Starting in winter 2026-2027, Air Canada will strengthen its presence in the Guadeloupe Islands with a direct route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre. This new service will further improve the destination’s accessibility from the Canadian market. From December 17, 2026, to April 8, 2027, the airline will offer one direct flight every Thursday from Québec […]
2026 Fam Trip: 20 tourism professionals discover the Guadeloupe Islands
In June 2026, the Guadeloupe Islands welcomed 20 of the destination’s top-performing travel agents in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, as part of a fam trip organized through the Secrets of the Guadeloupe Islands program. Over five days, participants explored four islands of the Archipelago, with one objective: to experience the destination firsthand in order to better […]
Air France launches a new direct route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Panama City
Starting December 11, 2026, Air France will strengthen connectivity between the Guadeloupe Islands and the Americas with the launch of a new direct route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Panama City. This seasonal service will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays from Pointe-à-Pitre, until March 5, 2027, aboard an Airbus A320. Thanks to the partnership […]
Guadeloupe Islands Tourism Board to attend the 48th edition of IFTM-TOP RESA 2026
The Guadeloupe Islands Tourism Board (GITB) will take part in the 48th edition of IFTM, a key event for tourism professionals, taking place from September 15 to 17, 2026, at Paris Porte de Versailles. In 2025, the trade show welcomed 32,022 tourism professionals across more than 450 stands, confirming its position as one of the […]
The experts of Guadeloupe Islands – Eliana Bouvet – Star Clippers
Eliana Bouvet – Star Clippers “The Guadeloupe Islands, Experienced Differently at the Pace of Sailing During our recent educational voyage in the Caribbean aboard the four-masted Star Flyer, we had the privilege of calling at the magnificent Guadeloupe Islands, particularly Terre-de-Haut and Les Saintes—destinations that truly captivated all the travel advisors on board. Thanks to […]
The Guadeloupe Archipelago is expanding its connectivity with two new direct routes from Marseille and Toulouse
The Guadeloupe archipelago continues to develop its air accessibility with the announcement of two new direct routes to Pointe-à-Pitre, operated by Corsair starting in December 2026. Two New Routes to Guadeloupe According to the information provided, the following direct services will be introduced: Marseille – Pointe-à-Pitre starting December 15, 2026 Toulouse – Pointe-à-Pitre starting December […]
Longueteau among the world elite of rhum: a new distinction for Guadeloupean expertise
Longueteau Distillery is strengthening its international reputation by joining a highly exclusive circle of rum producers recognized as global benchmarks in the industry. This recognition, highlighted by France-Antilles Guadeloupe, celebrates more than 130 years of expertise and innovation dedicated to Guadeloupean agricultural rum. Founded in 1895 in Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Longueteau is the oldest still-active distillery in […]
Samana Beauséjour Coffee Estate Recognized Among the World Elite of Tourist Accommodation
Habitation Caféière Samana Beauséjour, located in Pointe-Noire in Basse-Terre, has received a major international distinction: the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026 award. This recognition places the establishment among the top 1% of accommodations worldwide, based on reviews left by travelers on the Tripadvisor platform. It is an evaluation drawn exclusively from verified […]