Hurricane Irma suddenly broke the tranquility of a peaceful September in the Caribbean and broke in a core way some islands of the region not only tourist industries, but also its societies and economies.

Federal government statistics show that tourist numbers have continued to grow despite rising insecurity.

Many who hoped for an island getaway will discover their resorts have gone away, at least for now.

The Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador said that through this new strategic alliance, it will obtain relevant data regarding the profile of international tourists.

UNWTO is deeply saddened by the tragic effects brought by hurricane Irma across the Caribbean.

Puerto Rico is continuing to welcome travelers with planned vacations in September and beyond, and has also become a transient hub for travelers across the Caribbean.