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Belize Is Reopening for Tourism in August

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Belize will open its international airport on August 15, 2020, as part of the country’s five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism. The opening of Belize City’s Philip Goldman International Airport will kick off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for further […]

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Marriott Names New President for Latin America and Caribbean

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Marriott International has named a new president for the Latin America and Caribbean region.  The company has tapped longtime Marriott executive Brian King for the role, which will take effect in January 2021.  King will succeed Tim Sheldon, who recently […]

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Bermuda to Reopen for Tourism July 1

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Bermuda will resume international commercial air service for visitors starting July 1. This move will be part of the island’s fourth phase of economic reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many in our community and around the world eagerly […]

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Jamaica’s Sunset at the Palms All-Inclusive to Reopen in July

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Sunset at the Palms, the adults-only, treehouse-style, all-inclusive resort in Negril, will reopen to guests on Thursday, July 9. Jamaica will reopen to international visitors on June 15, but the resort is taking a few additional weeks to ensure that […]


How Sonesta St Maarten Is Readying for Travelers

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Sonesta’s pair of resorts in St Maarten is making a host of changes to prepare for the return of travelers to the island.  That includes the newly-launched PureCare program, centered around a “multi-step electrostatic application and coating process that works […]


Panama’s Copa Airlines “Hopes” to Resume Flights June 1

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Panama-based Copa Airlines hopes to resume operations on June 1, 2020, pending approval from regional authorities. The move follows a 30-day extension of the suspension of all international flights in the country due to the coronavirus crisis. In addition, between […]

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How St Thomas’ Newest Cigar Lounge Has Gone Virtual

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St Thomas’ newest cigar lounge had just opened when the pandemic hit.  But as small businesses are rebranding, restructuring, and in some cases permanently closing due to COVID-19, The Pelican Shop is taking to the internet to innovate. After finding […]


CHTA Urging Tour Operators to Pay Caribbean Hotels

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Citing the pressures facing Caribbean hotels and resorts because of the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on international tour operators that have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients […]


Grenada Distilleries Step Up to Make Hand Sanitizer

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A group of distilleries in Grenada has stepped up to the plate to produce hand sanitizer amid the island’s fight against coronavirus. Doing their part to help residents stay safe, Grenada Distillers Limited, Blue Light Gin and Westerhall Estate, Grenada […]

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St Thomas Gears Up For Carnival Virgin Islands

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St Thomas is gearing up to host the 68th anniversary of Carnival Virgin Islands. This year’s celebration of the territory’s culture, cuisine, history, music and people bears the slogan “All Eyes on We for 2020.” “The events we’ve planned should […]


A Must-Visit Caribbean Regatta in the BVI

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One of the Caribbean’s greatest regattas is back again in the British Virgin Islands for 2020. Next month, some 800 sailors and crew from around the world will descend on Tortola for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. This […]


American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama

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In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island.  American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama.  “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more […]


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