Thousands of Reggae music lovers will converge on Jamaica’s tourist capital Montego Bay for the annual staging of Reggae Sumfest. Now in its 21st year, the musical festival to be held July 21-27 has attracted a star studded line up of Jamaican Reggae and dancehall acts, with headliners Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Miguel …
Hyatt Regency Trinidad is recognizing the growing number of guests that come to work and stay to play by offering special offers tailored for their needs. “We have seen the growing demand for family offerings during business travel,” said Russell George, general manager of Hyatt Regency Trinidad. “A travel trend the hotel not only accommodates, …
The Golden Rock, St. Eustatius has proven to be the Tiny Island with Big Thrills. This description is recognized once more by the documentary done by journalist Rickisha St. Louis. The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has announced that the documentary “The Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure” has won the Best Featured By A Caribbean Journalist …
The Sands at Grace Bay, located on Grace Bay Beach, has made summer vacations in Turks & Caicos more affordable for families by offering a 4th Night free deal in addition to the already reduced low-season resort rates. Not only does The Sands offer a variety of added-value offerings for families to have even more …
Luxury villa hospitality management company BeautifulPlaces has acquired McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas, the 28-year-old company that was a pioneer of the villa vacation rental industry. “By acquiring a premier villa portfolio, and an iconic company and recognized authority of our industry, we have vaulted BeautifulPlaces into a leading position in the luxury villa segment,” said …
St. Eustatius and global non-profit Sustainable Travel International today announced the launch of their partnership to undertake a Rapid Sustainable Destination Diagnostic that will facilitate a focused assessment of St. Eustatius’ performance on 80 internationally recognized and vetted indicators for sustainable destination management. This assessment will provide St. Eustatius with a 360-degree profile of their …
The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) will host the 2013 Hummingbird Gala on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the St. Regis Hotel located at 2 East 55th Street in New York City. The AFJ will honor Miguel Fluxá Rossello, GRUPO IBEROSTAR Executive Chairman who will receive the 2013 …
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced today the latest addition to the growing global Holiday Inn Resort brand portfolio with the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman hotel. The property has 117-rooms and a variety of beachfront amenities. “We are thrilled to bring a Holiday Inn Resort hotel to one of the most popular …
The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has recently joined the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP). ICTP is a grassroots travel & tourism coalition of global destinations, committed to Quality service and Green Growth. The STDF has teamed up with ICTP experts and partners to help educate people on the island about sustainable development …
Toast National Rum Day on a palm-filled beach in the US Virgin Islands with unlimited sun, fun and rum in a special all inclusive package at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. Available on a five-night stay that includes National Rum Day, Friday, August 16, Bolongo Bay’s Sun and Rum package includes: *5th night free on an …