Haiti News
Tourism to provide development push to Haiti
Haiti can capitalize on its natural and cultural resources to get the country back on the world tourism map, thereby contributing to its overall recovery and development. This was the main message of UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, during his first official visit to Haiti.
Aimbridge to operate first US hotel in Haiti
Aimbridge Hospitality has been chosen to manage the new Best Western Premier Petion-Ville Hotel in Haiti. The Best Western Premier Petion-Ville, which is being built near Port-au-Prince, is the first United States branded and managed hotel in Haiti.
Haiti could receive first cruise ship in a quarter of a century
Haiti’s Minister of the Interior welcomes potential initiative to bring Cruise with a Cause, which combines tourism and volunteer work. Port-Au-Prince is getting ready for the historic visit.
Haiti recovers from quake with hotel development
The ongoing process of recovery on the Caribbean island of Haiti has been given a boost following the unveiling of plans for a new hotel. Sponsored by Argentine entrepreneur Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster, the project was praised by former US president Bill Clinton who said a hotel network was “crucial” to the rebuilding process.
Spotlight: Just Help Haiti
Fiona Jeffery, Chairman of Just a Drop and World Travel Market discusses how she has been overwhelmed by the widespread support the travel and tourism industry has shown Just a Drop’s Just Help Haiti campaign.
Port-au-Prince Airport set to reopen on Friday
Port-au-Prince Airport, a key lifeline for the devastated island of Haiti, will reopen on Friday, according to American officials. The facility has been closed to commercial flights since a massive earthquake destroyed the control tower on January 12th.