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Redefinition of Tourism Post COVID Needed to Accelerate Growth in the Region
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has urged regional tourism stakeholders to redefine the industry in what can now be described as the new post-COVID era.
interCaribbean Airways Announces Platinum Sponsorship at Caribbean Travel Marketplace
interCaribbean Airways is pleased to announce its platinum sponsorship of, and participation at the 41st edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the premier event where tourism suppliers meet face-to-face with wholesalers worldwide to negotiate and promote Caribbean travel. The event takes place at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Barbados, May 9-11th, 2023.
Jamaica and Dubai to Collaborate on Tourism
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that plans are afoot to facilitate tourism cooperation between Jamaica and Dubai following a meeting with H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade and Industry in the Ministry of Economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bartlett to Participate in Caribbean Travel Marketplace Trade Show
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett will continue his push for the introduction of a multi-destination tourism framework within the region as he heads to Barbados for the annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace trade show. The highly anticipated event runs from May 9 to May 11, 2023.
Bookings for Summer Travel Reach New Heights for the Bundled Vacationer
According to the latest data from JetBlue Vacations, travelers are already planning their summer vacations, considering everything from island escapes in the Caribbean to theme park destinations. Bookings between June and August for vacation packages are up 66% compared to the same time frame last year.
Barbados Celtic Festival 2023
The one and onlyWorld Champion Piper Roddy MacLeod MBE is confirmed and set to perform and teach at the Barbados Celtic Festival in May 2023!
Hundreds to descend on Barbados next week for CHTA Marketplace 41
Bajans called to help sell brand Barbados when sellers and regional tourism players arrive
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to Host Inaugural Bahamas Dive Week on San Salvador
Building on San Salvador’s acclaim as a world-renowned destination of varied dive sites, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is set to host the first ever Bahamas Dive Week on San Salvador scheduled for May 6-13.
Spirit Airlines Launches its Puerto Rico Expansion, Adding Nonstop Flights
Spirit’s top Caribbean destination gets more accessible with new, nonstop routes to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Detroit launching today, and Hartford launching June 2023
Minister Bartlett Welcomes New Flight Service Between UK & Jamaica by Norse
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the announcement by low-cost Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways that it will expand its services to the Caribbean to include Jamaica this winter season.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN OUTLINES ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS FOR FIRST ROYAL BEACH CLUB
Royal Caribbean International has outlined the cornerstones of its environmental plans to responsibly build and run its new beach experience – The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas.
SANDALS® RESORTS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH ASTA TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL TRAVEL ADVISOR DAY
Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Company Reaffirms Commitment to Travel Advisors with Exclusive ASTA Partnership, Educational Opportunities and Advisor Incentives~