The leadership of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) lauded the late Barbadian tourism consultant Richard Williams as a giant of the region’s hospitality industry. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig said Williams’ vision elevated the storied Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados to the very summit of the world’s most luxurious hotels and focused global attention …
The Hon. Minister of Tourism for Anguilla, Mr. Haydn Hughes (pictured left) and Anguilla’s Director of Tourism, Stacey Liburd welcomed the arrival of Cape Air’s inaugural flight from St. Thomas to Anguilla on November 20, 2021. The flight touched down at the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) on Saturday at 10:15 AM, bringing a …
Building on the success of the virtual version of Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) held earlier this year, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), organizers of the Caribbean’s largest marketing event, have announced that the 40th edition of Marketplace will return to an in-person format in Spring 2022. Next year will mark 40 years of …
Couples Resorts has announced plans for a $10 million renovation of Couples Sans Souci, one of its four all-inclusive luxury resorts in Jamaica. The Ocho Rios resort will close briefly, from May 1 – July 31, 2022, for a top-to-bottom renovation of its suites, including new furnishings, fabrics, and organic textures that draw inspiration from …
Travel advisers who sell the Caribbean will be brought up to date with the latest travel developments in the region when the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) hosts an online educational session next week. Twenty CTO member countries will share information on the latest protocols, new flights and hotel openings, and other developments. The webinar is …
Located in the heart of the Southern Caribbean, the vibrant island of Curaçao — with its picturesque colorful architecture, diverse culture, rich history, crystal clear turquoise waters, over 30 beaches that range from hidden coves to pristine uninhabited islands, some of the world’s most celebrated dive sites, and a reliable year-round average temperature of 87 degrees — makes …
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island is extending its popular “4th Night Free” promotion until spring next year. Yasmine Mills-Strachan, Director of Sales of the all-suite property, announced that by extending the promotion until April 30, 2022, travelers have more time to plan for and experience the warm Bahamian hospitality for which Comfort Suites consistently receives …
Jamaica has welcomed new air service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) from American Airlines, providing another convenient option for travelers from the Northeast to get to island. The inaugural flight departed on November 4 and was celebrated with traditional festivities reflecting the island’s warm and vibrant culture upon …
Leading travel publication Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the Cayman Islands as one of the Caribbean’s top locales. The popular destination was named one of the Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean and the Atlantic. Well-known for pristine beaches, Caymankind locals, world-class cuisine, exotic wildlife …
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, on November 8. Located on the picturesque coastline of Riviera Maya. Hidden behind a mangrove nature preserve, on a secluded stretch of the beach, the hotel offers travelers the perfect blend of Mexican heritage and modern sophistication with an abundance of choices to create an …