St. Lucian hotelier urges Caribbean resorts to prioritize sustainable tourism

The owner of a popular resort located in St. Lucia’s former French colonial capital of Soufrière is urging Caribbean hotels and resorts to prioritize sustainable tourism and eco-friendly measures to reduce their environmental impact. Eroline Lamontagne of Fond Doux Eco Resort, emphasized the importance of sustainable tourism in the region as the…

March 30, 2023

Destinations

Industry veteran salutes travel sellers as he retires from the Jamaica Tourist Board

After four decades of service to the Jamaican tourism industry, Donnie Dawson, the retiring Deputy Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), understands the value of professional travel advisors to the future growth of the sector and is stressing the importance of maintaining strong relationships with the network of travel agents. According…

March 29, 2023

Airlines

Sunrise Airways CEO joins calls for reform of Caribbean aviation taxation system

Philippe Bayard, CEO of Sunrise Airways – Haiti’s hometown airline – has added his voice to the call for reform of the Caribbean’s aviation taxation system, which he believes is hindering the growth of intra-regional air travel. Despite strong international air route growth and new entrants into the market, Bayard believes the outdated…

March 28, 2023

Airlines Destinations

American Airlines to add more capacity for 25th St. Kitts Music Festival

As Caribbean delegations continue their work to encourage airlines to increase flights to and within the region, American Airlines has given the nod to St. Kitts by adding flights to the destination this summer. Marsha Henderson, Tourism Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, announced at the Routes Americas route development conference in…

March 23, 2023

Destinations

Curaçao on track to welcome more than half a million visitors in 2023

The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) has announced that its target of welcoming a record 525,000 visitors to the island in 2023 is within reach, following a strong start to the year. In an interview during the 2023 Routes Americas airline route development conference in Chicago this week, Hugo Clarinda, Deputy Director of the…

March 22, 2023

Destinations

Dr. DeLisle Worrell: Slow economic growth in source markets not impacting Caribbean tourism

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr. DeLisle Worrell, believes that the growth prospects for Caribbean tourism remain strong despite the forecast of a slower growth rate for the United States in 2023. The veteran economist explained that although the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom are significant sources of visitors to…

March 21, 2023

Airlines

Cayman Airways: Leading by example

The aviation industry has long been dominated by men, but the tide is slowly turning as more women are breaking into the field. On the eve of International Women’s Day earlier this month, Cayman Airways recognized five female pilots, who now make up 12 percent of the airline’s pilot complement, one of whom (…

March 16, 2023

Airlines Hotels & Resorts

St. Kitts celebrates new Barbados flights

New nonstop interCaribbean Airways flights between Barbados and St. Kitts are being hailed by tourism stakeholders as a step in the right direction to solve to the connectivity challenges facing the region. Although the new thrice-weekly service connecting the popular destinations does not provide a permanent solution to what has been become somewhat of…

March 15, 2023

Cruise Industry

P&O Cruises to name new ship in Barbados

All eyes will be on Barbados this week as the island hosts an unprecedented cruise ship celebration. On Thursday, March 16, P&O Cruises, “Britain’s Favorite Cruise Line”, will officially celebrate the naming of its new Excel Class ship, Arvia, during a highly anticipated festival to be broadcast live on YouTube. “It’s…

March 14, 2023

Hotels & Resorts

Tourism Exec: Margaritaville Beach Resort Shines in Downtown Nassau

The new Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau in the Bahamas has been described as ‘a gem’ in downtown Nassau by Joy Jibrilu, CEO of Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB). Speaking recently about Nassau’s tourism offerings, Jibrilu highlighted Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, which opened last year, and noted that she and her NPIPB…

March 2, 2023

NewsLetter