The purpose of this regional spotlight is to consider the state of Caribbean tourism and changes that are needed to improve the benefits to be derived from the tourism sector in the region. For a region that is heavily dependent on tourism, the Caribbean has been lagging behind in spreading tourism benefits across the region's economies. A politically stable region, with world-class accommodation stock and declining oil prices, means that the Caribbean tourism industry has a very positive outlook. However there seems to be a disconnect between the fortunes of tourism and the development of largely small-island states in the region. Tourism in the Caribbean region requires re-assessment and change for sustainable benefits.