The 15th annual Youth Congress, the closing session of last week’s Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Industry Conference in Grenada was, as one CTO official put it, “freaking awesome.” On stage were 10 Caribbean students, between 14 and …
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The travel industry is ramping up efforts to remind consumers that many Caribbean islands were unaffected by hurricanes and that their economies depend on tourism. Tourism agencies and travel companies are promoting deals, events and fundraising efforts while reinforcing the …
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by: Bob Dumas Updated: Oct 18, 2017 – 7:23 AM “); } if ($(imageDivId).length == 0) { $(“#wrapper”).after(contentText); } })(jQuery); BOSTON – It’s been about a month since a trio of hurricanes barreled through the Caribbean and Florida, destroying many …
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Everyone has a resource they depend on when they are working, whether it be a favorite newspaper, organization or website. We asked travel agents to give us an idea of what resources they depend on: Specialist Associations “My favorite travel …
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Honeymoons: a chance to relax after the stress of a wedding by sitting on a beach with a cocktail and contemplating the start of a happy, married life. Or, in my case, a chance to travel …
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Travel Leaders Group has launched the One Caribbean Family Ambassador campaign, informing agents about what islands are open for business this fall and winter, and providing agents marketing materials to influence clients. The campaign will provide Travel Leaders Group agents …
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The message is crystal clear: The Caribbean is open for business. During a conference call Monday morning, Arnold Donald (Chair, CLIA and CEO, Carnival Corporation), Adam Goldstein (Chair, FCCA and President and COO, Royal Caribbean) and Michele Paige (President, FCCA) …
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We’ve heard this refrain all too often in the last month, from our readers on social media and friends in passing: “I thought the Caribbean was a mess because of Hurricane Irma—and Jose? And Maria?” “The islands looked ruined in …
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Honeymoons: a chance to relax after the stress of a wedding by sitting on a beach with a cocktail and contemplating the start of a happy, married life. Or, in my case, a chance to travel …
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Some travelers looking ahead to winter and spring getaways may be wondering what their options are when it comes to Caribbean islands, with all the headlines about hurricane damage. Some islands like Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and St. Martin …
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