The Caribbean Tourism Organization joins the rest of the Caribbean in mourning the loss of Dr. Jean Holder, the father of regional tourism development. The late Dr. Holder spent more than 30 years of his professional life leading the development and expansion of the sector that would become the region’s main foreign exchange earner and …
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) remains positive about the continued rebound of the tourism industry even in the face of the uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic. Over the past eighteen months, Caribbean destinations, without exception, have shown their resilience in creating strategies for recovery, incorporating frequently updated travel protocols, and collaborations with regional and …
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Ellison “Tommy” Thompson as CEO. In this role, Thompson will lead international marketing efforts for the destination, with a focus on trade and airline relationships; earned, paid and owned media; partnerships; and stakeholder communication. Thompson will focus on leisure and cruise, two perennially high performing …
AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group Company, hosted its second annual Amazing Agents Celebration in Cancun, Mexico. The three-day gathering held at AMR™ Collection’s Dreams® Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort honored about 90 top-performing agents and travel agent leadership from the United States and Canada. The event showcased Apple Leisure Group and AMR™ Collection’s appreciation …
With a wide range of uniquely Jamaican cultural traditions to experience around the island during the holiday season, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism is inviting travelers to reward themselves with a truly authentic escape and discover the many ways to celebrate the holidays in Jamaica. “The holidays are the perfect time for a no-worries escape and …
While temperatures are dropping elsewhere, the sun shines bright in The Islands of The Bahamas. Travelers can fly to Grand Bahama Island from Miami daily for as low as $267 round-trip and book resorts for even lower prices. Give the gift of a Bahamian escape this holiday season with world-class entertainment, attractions and can’t-miss vacation deals. …
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As the world responds to new vaccination and testing requirements before boarding an international flight to the United States, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands are reminding the traveling public that the new rules do not apply to direct travel from the USVI to the U.S. mainland. “While international travelers to the United States must …
Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana recently opened its doors. Located on Playa Juanillo in the Dominican Republic, the resort is only 15 minutes from the Punta Cana airport and adjacent to the recently opened Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana. The resort features a variety of luxurious rooms and suites, food & beverage options that cater …
As many travel experts ponder whether the new Omicron variant will crash holiday travel plans, a recent survey by Medjet (run in mid-November, sent out to an email opt-in base of over 60,000 travelers), showed that prior surges and variants didn’t have travelers rushing to cancel plans. Medjet also announced, as of close of business …