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Building Rum Heritage: Unique opportunity to promote Agrotourism through rum
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – 12 NOVEMBER 2021: Two regional organisations have joined forces to promote the distinct qualities of two Caribbean iconic products – rum and tourism. On October 28th, The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association Inc. (WIRSPA) and…
UB40 join efforts to urge tourists to return to Caribbean
From meetpie Caribbean still recovering from devastation of hurricane Irma Virgin Holidays has teamed up with legendary British reggae band, UB40, to encourage tourists to return to the idyllic Caribbean islands following the impact left by Hurricanes Irma, Maria and…
AS Secretary General, Luis Almagro, to address UNWTO Tourism Conference in Montego Bay
Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that Mr Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), will address the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Government of Jamaica, World Bank Group and Inter-American Development Bank…
TCI’s tourism team attends CTO’s conference in Grenada
By Olivia Rose From Turks & Caicos Weekly TOURISM Minister Ralph Higgs lead a delegation to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) annual State of the Industry Conference in the ‘Spice Island’ recently. During the five day conference, held from October…
JHTA Endorses the UNWTO International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development Conference
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has endorsed the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Government of Jamaica, World Bank Group and Inter-American Development Bank Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism, to be held…
The View From Europe: Competition, connectivity and the Caribbean tourism market
BY DAVID JESSOP From Barbados Advocate When the former US President, Barack Obama, announced in late 2014 that he was easing travel restrictions on US citizens wishing to visit Cuba, a frisson ran through the tourist industry in the rest…
State of the Tourism Industry: Stakeholders cautious about potential impact of ZIKA, Brexit
From The Jamaica Gleaner BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Caribbean tourism officials are cautious about the potential impact of Britain’s impending exit from the European Union, but there is greater uncertainty about the fallout that could be caused by the Zika virus in…
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St. Martin top in Caribbean Tourism Quality Index 2016
From The Daily herald St Maarten MARIGOT–St. Martin has been ranked first in the 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index to add to its recent TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award for Best Caribbean Beach, St. Martin Tourism Office disclosed. The additional accolade…
It’s great to see the Caribbean on the rise
From TTG Digital With APD reformed and visitor numbers up, this has been a strong year for the region, says the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Carol Hay This year has been a remarkable one for the Caribbean so far. Starting with…
In tourism, Barbados is left at the starting gate for first half of 2014
Patrick Hoyos From Caribbean360 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Saturday August 30, 2014 – New tourism long stay arrivals numbers from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation show big percentage gains for the Dominican Republic, Cuba, St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Maarten for the first…
