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Bahamas & St Lucia win Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards
The Bahamas and St Lucia were named as winners of Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 2024 Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Banyan Tree is making its first foray into the Caribbean market.
The luxury resort operator just announced the forthcoming Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences in the Bahamas. Spearheaded by Rockwell Island Development Group, the highly anticipated property will be located 48 nautical miles outside of Miami and can be reached via seaplane, private jet, helicopter, or boat.
World Spa Awards opens voting for 2024 programme
World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has opened voting for its landmark 10th annual programme. A wealth of new entries feature this year, reflecting the momentum of the global spa and wellness sector.
Tourism’s contribution to Caribbean GDP expected to rise
Speaking at the Caribbean Travel Forum in Montego Bay, St. James, Nicola Madden Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), said the sector currently accounts for 13.7 per cent of the region’s overall output.
Patricia Affonso-Dass Named Caribbean Hotelier of the Year
Patricia Affonso-Dass, Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels Group in Barbados, is the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Hotelier of the Year. This recognition is a testament to her decades-long dedication and exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, underscoring her significant contributions to Barbados and the wider Caribbean region.
GRENADA’S PRIME MINISTER, SANDALS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN ISSUE STRONG CALL FOR UNIFIED APPROACH
Prime Minister of Grenada Hon. Dickon Mitchell says stakeholders from a wide cross section of the economy must be included in conversations if the Caribbean is to secure the sustainability of its tourism sector.
CTO says Caribbean Week in NYC ‘set to sparkle’
The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) said on Friday that the much-awaited Caribbean Week is “set to sparkle” in New York City from June 16-21. CTO said this event, a highlight on the calendar for travel industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square in the bustling heart of midtown Manhattan.
The Luxe Nomad Continues International Expansion With Sava Beach Villas, Phang Nga
The Luxe Nomad has today announced the addition of the exclusive Sava Beach Villas - a sprawling luxury beachfront estate - to its portfolio in Thailand, as part of the brand’s ongoing global expansion.
2024 Australian Tourism Exchange opens in Melbourne
The 44th edition of Tourism Australia’s largest annual trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 (ATE24), has officially opened in Melbourne with thousands of delegates taking part in the event at the Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre.
Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve Inspire the Next Generation of Wimbledon Champions
The resort’s exclusive tennis school, led by the former British No1 player and TV sports presenter and commentator Annabel Croft, provides guests of all ages with the chance to improve their skills. Pine Cliffs’ state-of-the-art tennis facilities include five floodlit courts - two clay courts, three hard courts and a padel tennis court, which can be booked by the hour or as a block for the week.
Experience Normandy’s Newest D-Day Attractions Ahead of the Milestone 80th Anniversary
This year marks a milestone anniversary for D-Day, and whether you’re a regular visitor or new to the area 2024 is a great time to visit. To mark the occasion, Normandy is putting on a huge variety of events across the region, but the beaches are the place to be to experience some of the newest additions to the area’s D-Day attractions, so why not sail across the Channel with DFDS and explore them for yourself.
We’ve yet to see how Artificial Intelligence will change the travel experience?
Ahead of Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona on June 10-12 and on the heels of what PhocusWire editors are calling “easily the biggest week so far for generative artificial intelligence” in travel, travel leaders have shared their thoughts about how artificial intelligence has impacted the travel experience so far – and where they think it’s headed in the future.