Caribbean Tourism News Page 15
Caribbean Cruise Line: Scams stop where gambling is made legal
According to the Boston Globe, a referendum next month will decide if some forms of gambling will be legalised in the Bahamas. But, warns Caribbean Cruise Line, scams known as “web shops” are currently the only way for islanders to participate in this pastime.
Caribbean occupancy slides during Sandy
Hurricane Sandy, which first made landfall in Jamaica on Wednesday, 24 October, had a widespread impact on occupancy across the Caribbean, according to data from STR.
NTA’s Simon elected to Caribbean Tourism Board
NTA President Lisa Simon was elected to the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Tourism Organization last week at the CTO’s annual State of the Industry Conference in Basseterre, St. Kitts. As a member of the CTO board, Simon will help guide the organization’s efforts to develop policies for increasing tourism to its more than 30 member-nations.
Seychelles Tourism Minister addressed Caribbean region’s premier tourism conference
The Seychelles Tourism Minister, Mr. Alain St.Ange, led a two-member delegation to the Caribbean’s leading tourism gathering, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference in St. Kitts this October. Mr. St.Ange, who was appointed Minister of Tourism and Culture in March of this year, was accompanied by Mrs. Elsia Grandcourt, the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board.
Definitive Caribbean Guide announces plans for e-books and mobile apps
The Definitive Caribbean Guide (DC), the Caribbean’s finest online destination resource, is to be made available via a new e book list and mobile content as part of major expansion plans announced by its owners, Definitive World Guides Ltd. (DWG). The announcement comes with the appointment of Adrian Moss as Director of Publishing and the opening of new offices in Cheltenham.
NY travel agents selling Caribbean head for St. Kitts in October
Travel agents selling the Caribbean will come October get to follow their hearts to St. Kitts and Nevis, where they will explore, feel, love and remember during a three day conference organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) New York office.
Caribbean Marketplace underway at Atlantis Resort, the Bahamas
Hundreds of delegates from across the region have been gathering at the 30th annual Caribbean Marketplace at the Atlantis Resort, the Bahamas. Following a sensational opening ceremony last night, it was down to business today with hundreds of buyers and suppliers meeting on the conference floor.
Hotel Christopher completes $7 renovation
Hotel Christopher has recently completed phase 2 of a $7 million dollar renovation which includes a the addition of a new spa, two refurbished restaurants, newly renovated rooms and a new swimming pool.
Sandals seeks voluntourism market as World Travel Awards approaches
Sandals Resorts is making its mark in the growing Voluntourism sector, with the launch of its latest initiative which enables holidaymakers to visit local schools in the Caribbean and help children learn to read. The all-inclusive market leader is also preparing to host the prestigious World Travel Awards at its Royal Caribbean & Private Island property this evening.
BTN Exclusive Interview: Adam Stewart reveals the secret of Sandals’ success
Since Adam Stewart’s appointment as chief executive four years ago, Sandals has experienced unprecedented growth, transforming the all-inclusive concept with its Luxury Included resorts. As Sandals Royal Caribbean & Private Island in Jamaica prepares to host to the prestigious World Travel Awards next week, BTN caught up with Stewart, to find out just how the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand has maintained its 30 year industry leading status, achieving growth in the midst of one of the most volatile economic storms.
New tour operator launches Caribbean holidays in Barbados
New tour operator Intimate Caribbean Holidays has launched a range of offers to the UK market.
US Virgin Islands to tap Caribbean Diaspora
The U.S. Virgin Islands government has heralded the importance of overseas-based Virgin Islanders, Caribbean nationals and the intra-regional Caribbean market to the development of its tourism product and experience.