St Lucia Tourism Board News
Saint Lucia embarks on road to tourism recovery
Visitor arrivals continue to rise as the destination works to restore tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic, with a 25 per cent increase on 2020 year to date.
Breaking Travel News interview: Ernest Hilaire, minister of tourism, St. Lucia
Breaking Travel News chats with Ernest Hilaire, the newly-appointed minister of tourism for the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. He tells us about his ambitions for the role, the national participation at Expo 2020 and how it feels to have been honoured as the Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination at the World Travel Awards
Saint Lucia extends long-stay programme
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has introduced a new option to the extended-stay ‘Live it’ program, in response to travel trends and customer demand.
Hilaire steps up as St Lucia tourism minister
Ernest Hilaire has been sworn in as the new minister of tourism for St Lucia following a change of government on the Caribbean island. Hilaire replaces Dominic Fedee.
Saint Lucia welcomes return of Heathrow connection
Saint Lucia has added another gateway with the reintroduction of service with British Airways out of London Heathrow after more than 30 years. The first Boeing 777 touched down on earlier.
Cruise sector returns to Saint Lucia
Celebrity Millennium arrived at Pointe Seraphine at 7:40 with 414 passengers, to the sounds of steel pan music and a masquerade depicting a mini carnival.
Saint Lucia loosens restrictions for vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated visitors can now book hire cars, dine at more local restaurants, and take part in additional activities such as beach hopping, all while observing existing on-island protocols.
St Lucia launches new long-stay options
As international travel is looking possible beyond May 17th from the UK, Saint Lucia has launched a new programme to help tourists make the most out of their visit.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority to host digital roadshow
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is launching a new series of virtual global roadshows for the travel trade in readiness for the easing of travel restrictions later this year.
Saint Lucia joins International Women’s Day celebrations
People across the world are encouraged to add the hashtag #SheisSaintLucia to name, honour and celebrate the women in their lives and communities who inspire them.
St Lucia tightens Covid-19 travel restrictions
All arrivals to Saint Lucia must have proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken no more than five days before arrival. The new rule will be effective from February 10th.
Saint Lucia showcases 12 Days of Christmas
While the festive season may look very different in 2020, Saint Lucia is keeping its Christmas traditions alive with a special celebration of its distinctive and rich customs.