NEW YORK, NY – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Diaspora with the partnership support of the 8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, recently. Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, the four-day conference which had as its theme, ‘Jamaica […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad –The United Kingdom (UK) on Monday 24 June 2019, updated its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting its assessment of a decreased terrorism threat in the country. The terrorist attack advisory for Trinidad and Tobago was downgraded from “very likely”. The UK informed Minister of National Security, Stuart R. Young […]
Jamaica Tourism Minister, , has disclosed that the ministry is moving to deal with the looming threat of Sargassum, a type of seaweed, before it swamps the Jamaican coastline. The seaweed, which has the potential to have major negative impacts on tourism, fisheries and wildlife, could pose a long-term threat to the island. “NEPA (National […]
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has unveiled its new honeymoon registry, which is expected to target the growing weddings and honeymoon market. With some of the world’s most romantic and secluded locations, Antigua and Barbuda provides the ultimate setting for dream weddings and honeymoons with all the facilities and expertise available to ensure you […]
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — At a news conference following the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), two-day meeting, the dominant concerns related to LIAT’s future, Scotiabank divestment to Republic Financial Holdings Limited and regional leadership. Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit reiterated that the regional private sector and other stakeholders should consider ownership interest in […]
BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Caribbean Fisheries Ministers is urging urgent action to address the ongoing Sargassum scourge, as well as Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing—two of the most pressing challenges responsible for multimillion-dollar losses to the regional economy. The call came at the recent 13th Regular Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Caribbean […]
Spurred on by a 24 per cent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 per cent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, according to statistics compiled by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). In updating the media on the region’s performance at a news conference in […]
Kempinski Hotels and Grupo de Turismo Gaviota have signed a management contract for Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski, the first five-star luxury resort complex in Cuba. Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski is currently under construction and is scheduled to open later this year. “After having successfully introduced our city hotel, Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana almost […]
By Jerry Roman Still can’t stop talking excitedly about your last visit to Dominica? Looking forward to returning to “the Nature Island”? Well, if you’re a member of the Dominican diaspora, you may have a chance to win a vacation to Dominica for two through the current “Bring-A-Friend” campaign organized by the Discover Dominica Authority. […]
Dive enthusiasts seeking certification as a Open Water Scuba Instructors can receive professional training in a scenic and ecologically rich location in St. Lucia. Anse Chastanet, one of the best resorts in the Caribbean, as rated by leading travel outlets, and its in-house dive shop Scuba St. Lucia, are offering instructors-in-training opportunities at the 600-acre resort estate. […]
