Tourist wins settlement after “nightmare” holiday in Dominican Republic
From Caribbean360 LONDON, England, Tuesday September 2, 2014 – In October 2009, a British tourist’s dream holiday in the Dominican Republic turned into a nightmare when he fell seriously ill just five days into a two-week stay at the four-star…
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…
Cuba, DR threat – Single tourism marketing strategy needed
From Barbados Advocate It’s just a matter of time before America lifts its travel ban on Cuba, and when that happens, a flood of pent up demand will be unleashed, bringing with it a monumental threat to the tourism dependent…
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…
Caribbean visitor arrivals in line with world average
From Da Vibes BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean recorded a rise in visitor arrivals during the first half of this year, keeping pace with the world average. The region enjoyed a 4.3 percent increase during the first 6 months of…
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LIAT’s Evans offers advice…
By Vernon Khelawan From Trinidad & Tobago Newsday LIAT’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Evans took time off from running the airline to offer some advice to Caribbean leaders about solving the perennial problem of air connectivity in the region…
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Baha Mar names Executive VP of International Marketing for Baha Mar Casino & Hotel
From Bahama Islands info NASSAU, The Bahamas — Baha Mar today announced that Alex Pariente has been named Executive Vice President, International Marketing for the Baha Mar Casino & Resort, the centerpiece of the $3.5 billion integrated gaming resort. The…
Belize ranked second fastest growing Caribbean tourist destination
From Ambergris Today At the beginning of 2013 the Belize Tourism Board embarked on a new logo and slogan campaign for the country that enticed visitors to the Belizean experience, to BE-lize (or Be Belize). The campaign has helped boost…
Kick back a relax in tranquil Tobago
Twinkle-eyed holidaymakers of yore once told fables of the so-called “old Caribbean”. Enjoy the Caribbean vibe of Tobago: Beaches, water sports and rainforest walks They spoke of a simpler time before loud Americans rolled off giant cruise ships en masse….
Caribbean country places on unfriendliest cities in the world list
From Caribbean360 NEW YORK, United States, Thursday August 21, 2014 – The Caribbean lit up Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Survey like a damp matchstick, failing to secure a place among the world’s friendliest cities and having the…
