St Lucia Tourism Board News
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority hosts UK showcase
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has successfully hosted its eighth annual showcase, welcoming more than 150 UK travel industry specialists to the event.
Aaron to lead Bay Gardens Marina Haven, St. Lucia
Experienced Caribbean hotelier Daryl Aaron has been appointed general manager of the newly opened Bay Gardens Marina Haven hotel in St. Lucia.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority launches new UK promotional campaign
This summer, holiday makers can take advantage of a new promotion from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Launching this week and running until September 30th, the Summer of Discovery is the island’s biggest and most interactive summer promotion ever.
Antje Rudhart, representative for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
Breaking Travel News hears from Antje Rudhart, representative for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, about the record visitor numbers in the destination and how the island was lucky to escape damage during two recent hurricanes.
Saint Lucia breaks tourism records in 2017
Saint Lucia’s tourism figures for 2017 have topped all records with total visitor arrivals climbing to an all-time high of 1,105,541. The island also recorded the highest growth in 2017 among the Caribbean Tourism Organisation member countries, registering an 11 per cent increase.
Dominic Fedee, minister of tourism, Saint Lucia
Breaking Travel News speaks to Dominic Fedee, minister of tourism for the island of Saint Lucia, about the changing role of the hospitality sector in the development of the Caribbean.
Allen Chastanet, prime minister, Saint Lucia
After a rousing speech on the conference floor, Allen Chastanet, prime minister of Saint Lucia, tells Breaking Travel News about his plan to make the country the leading Caribbean tourism destination within a decade. Taking a data-led approach, he seeks to overhaul the tax system of the island in order to spur innovation and investment in hospitality.
Jade Mountain St Lucia launches new range of spa treatments
Jade Mountain St Lucia has introduced a new range of home-grown spa treatments that seek to be as kind to the environment as they are to skin. The new treatments on offer at the hilltop Kai En Ciel Spa utilise the finest organic produce from the resort’s 600-acre Emerald Estate, including chocolate, mangoes, spices and botanicals.
Rendezvous completes $12.5m renovation in St. Lucia
Rendezvous is set to complete the second phase of its $12.5 million renovation to further enhance the couples only all-inclusive resort. The refurbishments will upgrade the five-star hotel’s accommodation, resort facilities and food and beverage outlets.
St Lucia records serge in tourism bookings
The Expedia group has recorded significant increases in travel demand for properties of all-star levels on the island of St. Lucia. Overall, demand increased more than 20 per cent in the first quarter of 2015 when compared to the same time last year. Demand is even more significant for four and five star properties, with an increase year over year of approximately 25 per cent.
St Lucia’s Rendezvous outlines $12.5m renovation plans
Rendezvous, an idyllic and intimate Caribbean hideaway designed exclusively for couples, has announced a $12.5 million renovation. The plan unveils significant interior design updates to its Seaside Suites and Verandah Suites, including brand new bathrooms, room layouts, furniture and colour schemes, as well as the addition of an á la carte beachside restaurant, Malabar.
Saint Lucia Tourist Board sees strong start to 2015
The Saint Lucia Tourist Board has seen a strong start to 2015, with UK operators and agents reporting good bookings to the end of February. This comes against a backdrop of the highest total number of arrivals in the island’s history recorded for the month of January at 31,541, up 14 per cent on 2014. Aiming to help drive sales, an integrated campaign ran during January and February, raising awareness along five themes including Beach Lover, Nature Explorer, Active Families, Luxury Traveller and Weddings & Honeymoons.