Caribbean hotel occupancy and average daily rates continued their 2019 slide in November, according to the latest data report from analytics firm STR.  Caribbean regional hotel occupancy stood at 63.4 percent in November, a 2.1 percent compared to the …

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The 2020 edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace is generating lots of buzz and excitement, with officials reporting a strong registration pace for the event. Frank Comito, chief executive of the Caribbean Hotel Tourism Association, reported that the region’s largest and …

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  Next month’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in The Bahamas is generating lots of buzz and excitement, organizers of the region’s premier travel conference said this week.  The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Organization’s leading annual conference will be hosted Jan. 21-23 …

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What is the perfect antidote to holiday stress? Booking a beach vacation to look forward to afterward! Columbus Travel recommends Fiji for 2020, based on some amazing prices they secured on airfare! Starting at $827 (includes taxes and fees), and …

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The Maldives has been a far-fetched destination that I always dreamed of visiting one day (but didn’t think it could actually happen), and I’m positive I’m not alone in that. Its turquoise blue waters, pristine white sand beaches, and luxe …

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Details of the front-row monuments (FRMs) on LATAM Airways’ refreshed Boeing 767 and 777 business class cabins have been revealed. LATAM’s design brief was for the FRMs to flow seamlessly into the VantageXL Honeymoon seats from Thompson Aero Seating, and in turn, …

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Director General Joy Jibrilu impresses leading tourism experts to win coveted Caribbean Travel Award Expert stewardship and deft handling of the post Dorian climate in The Bahamas were just a few of the attributes that landed the Bahamas Ministry of …

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As we head into a new decade, we reflect on the many changes that have happened across the world because of technology, climate change and other shifts in lifestyles. The world of travel is no different, and Smarter Travel has put together a list …

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