Frank Comito (pictured second from left), CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), reassured investors that it was a great time to be in the tourism industry, which continues to be the major economic driver for the Caribbean and for the world. Speaking to the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment …
South Florida’s premier Caribbean culinary and cultural celebration, Caribbean305, returns to Miami on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Mana Wynwood, a new location for the annual event. Featuring flavors from more than a dozen countries and territories, Caribbean305 spotlights award-winning chefs and mixologists from 14 destinations, such as the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, British Virgin …
AMResorts an Apple Leisure Group® related brand, is celebrating travel agent appreciation month with the second annual “Amazing May” campaign. The month of rewards is back and better than ever with AMResorts’ brands extending special booking rates and launching two contests for travel agents in recognition of their stellar contributions and hard work year-round. “Our …
Sunset at the Palms, the all-inclusive, “treehouse-style” adults-only resort in Negril, Jamaica, announces its third annual “Jamaica-Rama!” celebration, kicking off in May and lasting through October. There’s a long list of reasons to visit Jamaica in the value season, including beautiful weather (Jamaica averages a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round), fewer people on the …
Those looking for a dream wedding surrounded by Aruba’s natural beauty and serenity can find it at the Renaissance Aruba. The property has its very own 40-acre private island that includes Coral Beach, a brand new wedding venue right off the water. Couples can enjoy an enchanting, quaint ceremony of roughly 60 people accompanied by …
The U.S. Virgin Islands is determined to position itself as the number one tourism destination in the Caribbean by employing robust public-private partnerships. Recently installed U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., who led the Territory’s delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami last week, made the declaration during discussions with leaders of the cruise line …
The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has named Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) the “Best Airline in the Caribbean” and a top “Specialty and Leisure Airline” within the entire North America region. The announcement comes as part of TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards results for airline categories, issued April 2, 2019. The results identified travelers’ favorite …
Cartagena, the colonial port city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, represented by COTELCO Cartagena, joined the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) as its 33rd destination and the first commercial association to join the regional association in more than 15 years. Monica Mass Tinoco, Executive Director of COTELCO Cartagena (pictured left), greets Jamaica’s Minister …
A signature activity in the US, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority conducted its 2nd annual Destination St. Kitts & Nevis US Roadshow 2019 from Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29. The week-long series of 6 events were held in New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Houston, Farmer’s Branch (Texas) and Dallas in order to grow …
Celebrating 10 years as one of Turks & Caicos’ leading resorts, the oceanfront Seven Stars Resort & Spa has invested $12 million in its third property wide capital improvement effort. The latest plan includes the recently completed re-design of its expansive suites and living room lobby with new furnishings and finishes; a second adult pool …