Caribbean Travel Marketplace News
Saint Lucia unveils new ambassador programme
Speaking on behalf of the government during a press briefing, minister for culture and creative industries, Fortuna Belrose, said that cabinet had ratified the proposal which came out of the Cultural Development Foundation last year.
Bahamas wins new airlift as Caribbean Marketplace nears
With over 700 islands and cays, and 15 of the 16 unique island destinations currently open for business, the Bahamas lies just 55 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy fly away escape that transports travellers away from their everyday.
Hayes takes up North America sales role for Aruba Convention Bureau
Robert Hayes has joined the team at the Aruba Convention Bureau as regional sales director of North America.
St Lucia to introduce accommodation tax from April
The government of St Lucia has unveiled plans to will be introduce a tourist accommodation fee to be used for destination marketing and development. All accommodation providers on the island will be required to collect the charge from guests from April 1st.
Antigua & Barbuda reaches new visitor milestone
Antigua & Barbuda welcomed more than 300,000 visitors during 2019, leading to celebrations among officials from the tourism board at V.C. Bird International Airport.
Strong demand ahead of Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2020
Frank Comito, chief executive of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, reported that the region’s largest and longest-standing tourism marketing event had to date confirmed close to 500 delegates from more than 170 supplier companies.
Bartlett welcomes new tourism records in Jamaica
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has revealed the Caribbean island saw an 8.6 per cent increase in tourism revenue in 2018. Speaking at press conference in Kingston, he revealed preliminary figures from the Jamaica Tourist Board have shown a new record for the industry in terms of arrivals and spend.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association prepares for Puerto Rico showcase
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association is encouraging tour operators to attend its Caribbean Marketplace which is being held in January in Puerto Rico as the destination has declared itself officially open for tourism.
Puerto Rico to welcome Caribbean Travel Marketplace in show of strength following Hurricane Irma
Puerto Rico will host the Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event in San Juan from January 30th -February 1st next year. The decision comes as officials work rapidly to prepare hotels and meeting facilities impacted by the recent hurricanes.
Breaking Travel News interview: John Lynch, director of tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board
Jamaica recently welcomed the leadership of the regional tourism sector to the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, which took place in the purpose built Montego Bay Convention Centre. Following the successful event, which say hundreds of delegates dissect the latest trends in Caribbean tourism, Breaking Travel News caught up with the island’s director of tourism John Lynch to assess his views.
Caribbean Travel Marketplace opens its doors in Jamaica
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) premier tourism marketing event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, is opening its doors in Jamaica today, drawing 1.200 delegates from more than 26 countries.
Caribbean Marketplace celebrates increase in visitor numbers
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association recently wrapped up the 30th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which was held at the Atlantis, Paradise Island. The region’s premiere marketing event saw a 17 per cent increase (over 2011) in buyer companies with 142 in attendance, 11 of which were from Russia, as well as an increase in buyer delegates which totaled 344 versus 314 in 2011.