Mexico has spent $17 million to remove over half a million tons of sargassum seaweed from its Caribbean beaches, from Tulum to Playa del Carmen to Cancun. The problem – now affecting tourism and the environment (the plant is poisonous …
Mexico and the Caribbean’s Seaweed Problem Isn’t Going Away Read more »
How can I protect myself? The W.H.O. suggests a number of ways to protect your skin while in an area with Zika transmission, including wearing light-colored clothing that covers as much of the body as possible and using mosquito repellent. …
Tourism industry conferences produce interesting facts, news items, contacts and ideas for future stories, most of the time. However, as a reporter who has covered many conferences over the years, I’ve witnessed several annoying areas that I feel could use …
Five Caribbean countries and territories have achieved aggressive marine protection initiative targets identified under the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI), in which the five regional islands share membership. The Dominican Republic, St. Kitts and Nevis, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico …
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The first-half of 2019 has been an encouraging one for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL. Year to date, shares of the company have gained 23.9% compared with the industry’s 8.4% rally. The upside can be primarily attributed to higher passenger …
Royal Caribbean Up 24% YTD: Will Cuba Travel Ban Stall Rally? Read more »
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Since it debuted at the end of 2017, Park Hyatt St. Kitts has quickly become one of the leading hotels on the island. The Park Hyatt’s first Caribbean hotel, the property brings sophisticated luxury combined with a flare of Caribbean …
At Park Hyatt St. Kitts, Sophisticated Luxury Meets Caribbean Paradise Read more »
Caption Close Business Insider When you’re booking a cruise, you can save money and beat the crowds by timing your trip strategically. Generally, the cheapest time of year to travel will be when the weather is less-than-perfect in your destination. …
The best time of year to take a cruise to 6 of the most popular destinations Read more »
Many Caribbean islands are showing strong visitor numbers so far in 2019. The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) recently reported a 17 percent increase in 2019 stayover arrivals to date, with all markets showing positive growth. The North American market showed …
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The family of Miranda Schaup-Wener, 41, who also died at the end of May, at the Luxury Bahia Principe Bouganville hotel, said she collapsed after having a drink from the minibar. An autopsy found she died of a heart attack. …
Tourists snub Dominican Republic after spate of mysterious deaths Read more »