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Turks and Caicos-Based Airline Adding More Regional Flights
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Turks and Caicos-based airline interCaribbean Airways is introducing new routes from Santo Domingo to Aruba and between Curacao and Kingston, Jamaica. These new services add to the airline’s nonstop flights to Tortola, St. Maarten and […]
St Maarten Names New Director of Tourism
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten has named a new director of tourism as the island recovers from last year’s storms. The St Maarten Tourist Bureau has appointed May-Ling Chun to the role, it announced in a statement. Chun […]
Dominica Continues Tourism Comeback
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s Nature Island has made a strong recovery from Hurricane Maria, as one of the region’s most gorgeous destinations looks to bring back travelers in 2018. Dominica has long been a haven for travelers […]
A Climate Smart Tourism Conference in St Kitts
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Tourism Organization has announced new dates for its Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum. The forum, which was postponed due to Hurricane Irma, will go on in St Kitts from Dec. 12-13 at the […]
Why Antigua and Barbuda Is Bullish on Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its tourism prospects, thanks in large part to a wave of new hotel developments. That was the mood at this week’s Showcase Antigua Barbuda, the destination’s leading travel conference, which began with a large […]
St. Kitts to Host Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum
A major new tourism conference is coming to the island of St. Kitts. The Caribbean Tourism Organization is partnering with the island to host a sustainable tourism forum called the Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum, held in observance of the […]
Troubetzkoy: People Are Key to Caribbean Tourism Success
The head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on the region to work together to ensure the Caribbean remains one of the world’s leading destinations. Delivering the keynote at the Annual General Meeting of the U.S. Virgin […]
Anguilla, Airbnb Sign Tourism Agreement
Airbnb’s Caribbean growth continues. The home-sharing travel giant has signed another agreement with a Caribbean tourism destination, this time the island of Anguilla. The memorandum of understanding aims to “promote the island as a premier Caribbean destination, with a unique […]
Airbnb, Caribbean Tourism Organization Sign Agreement
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has signed what it’s calling a landmark deal with home sharing company Airbnb. Under the agreement, both organizations will share data and studies with policymakers about the impact of the sharing economy in the region and […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization Names New Chair
The Bahamas is the new chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, following the election of Bahamian Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe at the State of the Industry Conference this week. Wilchcombe succeeds Barbados Tourism Minister Richard Sealy, and will serve a […]
Leading Caribbean Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Barbados
The Caribbean’s leading tourism conference kicked off Wednesday night at the Hilton Barbados resort. This year’s conference is being held under the theme “Honoring Our Legacy, Defining Our Future.” The conference brings together stakeholders from across the wider Caribbean, from tourism […]
Grenada Tourism Has a New Marketing Manager
The Grenada Tourism Authority has named a new marketing manager: Francine Stewart. Stewart’s role will include interaction with key private and public sector partners, the execution of all marketing programs, and the management of marketing expenditure, the GTA said in […]
Turks and Caicos Tourism Director Resigns
Ralph Higgs, the Turks and Caicos Islands’ director of tourism, has tendered his resignation. Higgs, who has been serving with the board for 20 years, will leave his post effective Sept. 30. Higgs was named by Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Travel […]
St Vincent and the Grenadines Seeing Strong Tourism Growth
As it prepares to launch a major new airport, St Vincent and the Grenadines is reporting very strong tourism growth so far in 2016, according to the government’s latest data. The archipelago is reporting an increase in stayover arrivals of […]
Community Tourism in the Caribbean
Caribbean tourism and community tourism By Julio Orozco and Karla Perez Op-Ed Contributors Community based tourism emerges as an alternative to bridge the social and economic gap of rural communities, and is suitable for communities seeking to generate additional income […]
Caribbean Tourism “Cannot Rest” on Its Laurels
A new call for tourism By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean must keep refreshing its tourism product in order to ensure its people continue to benefit from the revenue generated by the industry, according to one regional tourism leader. […]
What Artisans Mean to Caribbean Tourism
Crafting an impact By Julio Orozco and Amanda Charles Op-Ed Contributors The Tourism industry has long been regarded as one of the primary vehicles contributing to the social and economic development of the countries of the Greater Caribbean. Tourism generates […]
Why Tourism Matters in the Caribbean
And why it needs more prominence By Hugh Riley The emergence of the travel and tourism sector in the Caribbean coincided with a move away from complete reliance on agriculture as the primary money earner. The decline of bananas, sugar, […]
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s New Model
A new approach to the region By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Industry is eyeing a new approach in its interaction with the region: the “hub and spoke” model,” according to Emil Lee, the CHTA’s president. […]
Caribbean Tourism Organization Treating Sargassum “Seriously and With Urgency”
What’s next for seaweed problem? By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The seasonal spike of Sargassum seaweed on Caribbean beaches has captured the attention of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and tourism policymakers across the region. In a statement released today, […]
Belize Makes Push for Local Tourism
A drive for domestic tourism By the Caribbean Journal staff In a bid to increase tourism revenue, Belize is looking close to home. The country has launched a new ad campaign aimed at local travelers, under the theme “Discover How to […]
Why the Caribbean Tourism Industry Needs to Work Together
A call for a collective approach By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean tourism industry leaders must work together in order to ensure sustainable growth in the region, according to Choice Hotels International, Inc. executive Bill Clegg. Referencing data from Smith […]
Trinidad Hosts Sustainable Tourism Meeting
Sustainable tourism on the agenda By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Directorate of Sustainable Tourism of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) this week for the 26th Meeting of the Special Committee on Sustainable Tourism. In his inaugural address, Secretary […]
How Tourism Saves Jamaica
By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor During the recent Greek debt crisis, commentators have been referring to Jamaica as an example of another country with a huge debt burden. This is true — Jamaica’s gross public debt hovers higher than […]
Support Grows for CARICOM Tourism Platform
Bahamas’ Christie gains fans after recent speech on tourism By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recent speech underscoring the importance of tourism to the regional economy is finding support from the region’s hotel industry. The Caribbean Hotel […]
Trinidad and Tobago to Host Major Sustainable Tourism Conference
Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor High-level tourism officials and representatives from key regional and international organizations will gather in Port-of-Spain on July 22 and 23 for the 26th Meeting of the Special Committee […]
Can the Caribbean Tourism Industry Learn From Singapore?
Above: the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has set up a regional four-day workshop for participants to stimulate new ideas for tourism development strategies . The workshop, which will be […]
Op-Ed: Measuring Sustainability in the Caribbean Tourism Industry
By Julio Orozco and Tevin Gall Op-Ed Contributors Recent research has proven that increasing numbers of today’s tourists are concerned with environmental and social responsibility in the management practices of their chosen destinations. According to data collected by the Centre […]
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