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Haiti pitches a Ritzy oasis on an island of misfortune
By Craig Karmin From The Wall Street Journal Nation Needs $350 Million to Develop 16-Mile Stretch The Haitian government is seeking partners for a seemingly daunting task: building a world-class resort destination in one of the world’s poorest countries. This…
5 best Cayman Islands all-inclusive resorts
From Touropia Famous for its great weather, turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and high-end designer stores, the Cayman Islands is a favorite playground for the rich and famous. Families however can keep their trip’s expenses to a limit by staying at…
Marriott introduces ‘Farm to Table’ menus from the Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott introduces ‘Farm to Table’ menus from the Caribbean and Latin America Marriott International invites guests to experience the culinary wonders of the Caribbean and Latin America through new ‘Farm to Table’ concept menus. Sea-bass-with-rosted-heart-of-palmWeston, Florida – Oct. 1, 2014…
Hot years for Caribbean, Mexico hurt Hawaii Tourism in 2014, operators say luxury will restore it next year
By Joe Pike From Travel Agent Central Travel Agent recently chatted with some notable Hawaii tour operators and learned that solid years for both Mexico and the Caribbean moderately hurt Hawaii’s numbers in 2014. The Caribbean and Mexico may have…
Alkane’s natural gas powered Maxi taxi hits the Caribbean
Alkane Truck Company announces the arrival of the 15 Passenger Maxi Taxi Van, The Islander, to the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. Working with established dealerships in each location, Alkane Truck Company will offer the line of integrated natural gas powered…
CTO urges more community involvement in Caribbean tourism
From Real FM Grenada CTO urges more community involvement in Caribbean tourism REGIONAL 0 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Hugh Riley on Saturday called on regional countries to ensure that much more is…
Caribbean tourism in a non-secure world
By David Jessop THE view from EUROPE From The Jamaica Gleaner Hardly anyone now questions the central importance of tourism to the Caribbean, the benefits it brings, or its long-term role in economic development. As a sector, it is one…
Caribbean arrivals increase 4.3% for first half of 2014
By Gay Nagle Myers From Travel Weekly Increases in overall Caribbean visitor arrivals from January through June are on pace with the world average of 4.7%, thanks to strong numbers posted by 17 island countries. Arrival figures for six other…
Making a suitcase that can weigh itself
By Carly Ayres From Core77 Anyone who has had to empty out the entirety of her suitcase’s contents on the floor of airport check-in knows the plight of overweight luggage. Sure, you can buy suitcase scales and other devices, but…
Over one million cruise passengers expected to visit St Kitts during 2014/2015
From Caribbean News Now BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) — Over one million cruise ship passengers are expected to visit St Kitts’ Port Zante, for the first time in history. “St Kitts continues to grow its cruise tourism sector at an…
