SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CMC) — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says it is encouraged by the “strong” demand for registration at this month’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace less than six months after hurricanes Irma and Maria ploughed through the Lesser Antilles dealing a severe blow to the region’s tourism sector. The CHTA said […]
GROS ISLET, St Lucia– St Lucia’s new luxury hotel Harbor Club has officially opened its doors under the ownership of Canadian entrepreneur Wes Hall. With beautiful Rodney Bay as its backdrop, Harbor Club is an ultra-modern hotel featuring 115 tropical cabin-style rooms and suites, and is designed to welcome the most discerning traveler. “I am […]
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Known for its 365 beaches, Antigua and Barbuda is a favourite Caribbean destination for year-round events and festivals. There are a variety of gatherings for all ages and interests in 2018 as the destination will host an exciting line-up of sporting events, festivals and cultural gatherings all under the postcard-worthy Antigua […]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico– Puerto Rico has been a popular destination for tourists because of its perpetual party persona. The sun is always shining, the water is always welcoming, and the people know how to live life to the fullest. Puerto Rico’s resorts and vacation spots are bigger and better than ever. Naturally, this also […]
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The management of Fly Jamaica Airways has been summoned to a meeting with officials at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) following reports of an increase in flight cancellations and delays in recent weeks. In recent days, scores of passengers have been left stranded as the airline cancelled a number of its […]
The Caribbean tourism sector is looking to put the disaster of 2017 behind it as it looks forward to 2018 with “optimism and excitement”. In his New Year’s message, Secretary General of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Hugh Riley said while 2017 was a challenging year, mainly due to the damage caused by hurricanes […]
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos– Following its closure due to the effects of Hurricane Irma in September, Beaches Turks & Caicos has recently reopened, offering guests new and exciting features. “We know how important vacation time is and so we’re just delighted that Beaches Turks & Caicos is not only reopening its doors ahead of pace, […]
SAN PEDRO, Belize – Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton – Hilton’s first property in Belize and one of the first global brands in Belize – is officially open. Sitting on 325,000 square feet in Ambergris Caye, the elegant resort features 205 cottage and villa-style rooms across a 60-acre waterfront site […]
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The 299-room SLS Baha Mar hotel is now open at the US$4.2 billion beachfront resort destination in Nassau, Baha Mar. The design-led luxury hotel concept by sbe – a privately-held, lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs – features 299 rooms and suites and an award-winning collection […]
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: As the Caribbean looks to grow its tourism market, a senior executive of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has urged the region to look to Asia as its next frontier. UNWTO’s regional director for Asia and the Pacific, Xi Jing, himself an Asian, on Monday, outlined the tremendous potential of the market, […]
