Barbados’ tourism sector has begun to show signs of growth. In 2014 long stay visitor arrivals increased for the first time in two years by 2.2 percent to 519,638 visitors, compared to the previous year. Chairman of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Alvin Jemmott, explained that while there was still some way to go …
Trinidad and Tobago, represented by a delegation of senior government officials from the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company (TDC) and the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), kicked off day one of the ITB Berlin Convention with an award presented by Derpart Travel Services for Sustainable Destination Promotion on the German Market. Trinidad and Tobago …
The U.S. News & World Report ranked Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique’s preeminent all-inclusive resort, on its “Best Hotels for 2015” list. “This is a great honor for Club Med and our hospitality sector in general,” said Karine Roy-Camille, commissioner of the Martinique Tourism Authority. “Together, as a unified tourism body, the local government and …
Trade snow boots for sandals and fast-forward to a spring thaw with the Spring Fling package at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on the unspoiled Caribbean island of Nevis. The beach vacation experience rewards travelers with free room nights and beverages. Available April 1-30, 2015, the Spring Fling offer at Nisbet Plantation includes: · Stay 7 …
The Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) awarded Princess Heights Luxury Boutique Condo Hotel with the first and only Green Key Eco-label certification in St. Maarten, solidifying St. Maarten’s reputation as a destination that is serious about the environment. “Here at Princess Heights, we’ve been using Green Key guidelines as a model for best practices …
Travelers flying out of Florida now have even more access to The Islands of The Bahamas with the introduction of several new Silver Airways flights. On February 14, 2015 Marsh Harbour International Airport welcomed the Silver Airways inaugural flight from Tampa, one of the airline’s many routes that commenced this past weekend. The 35-seater Silver …
Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde has completed its transition to the Lifestyle Collection of the new Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand. The Preferred rebranding from a hotel group with multiple brands to a global brand with five distinctive collections represents the company’s commitment to help travelers better identify the hotel that will provide them with …
Hampton by Hilton continues its expansion in Mexico by announcing the opening of Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Aguascalientes. The new-build, 188-room hotel managed by Hilton Worldwide is the first Hampton property in Aguascalientes and the 18th in the country. Located within the Plaza Boreal, Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Aguascalientes offers convenient …
Kerzner International Holdings Limited has entered into an agreement with BK Partners to develop and operate two new One&Only resorts on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The new resorts will complement the experience offered at the One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. One&Only Mandarina, located in Riviera Nayarit, approximately 30 miles north of Puerto Vallarta’s …
Finest Playa Mujeres, an all-inclusive, luxury resort nestled among white sand beaches and crystal blue waters of picturesque Playa Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico, opened its doors on February 12, 2015, to travelers of all ages. Seeking to accommodate romantic getaways and nuptial celebrations, rejuvenating holidays, and family fun, Finest Playa Mujeres offers every possible amenity and …