This article aims to capture the essence of 33 graduate student research papers. These papers cover some of the key current issues of the Tourism and Hospitality Business in the Caribbean such as Planning and Development, Eco-Tourism, Visitor Attractions, Tourism Events, All-Inclusive Hotel Business, Convention Business and Environmental Management Systems. The research course at the University of the West Indies that resulted in these studies is commented upon.

This paper presents an insight into a volume on education and training in the Caribbean tourism industry. The author recognises that though tourism is the main industry in the region, there exists a great need for more research into Caribbean tourism.