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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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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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AAA) –– It is a hurricane season for the history books. Travelers be well advised, the Caribbean is open for business despite last month’s hurricanes. Fortunately, most Caribbean islands did not see major damage from Hurricanes Irma and …
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Below, an updated look at how the islands are faring. Antigua and Barbuda This two-island nation, which has been struggling since 2009 amid the recession, depends heavily on tourism. Antigua was spared the worst of Irma. Most hotels (including Carlisle …
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Tourism is the Caribbean’s lifeline, bringing in $56 billion in 2016. But the devastation wrought by hurricanes Irma and Maria will hurt the region come high season this winter, bringing its seven-year streak of year-over-year growth to a halt. As …
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As the hard-hit Caribbean islands continue to rebuild in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Secretary General and Executive Director of the Caribbean Tourism Organization Hugh Riley said: “The best way to help the Caribbean is to visit the …
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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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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By the Caribbean Journal staff The Travel Leaders Group is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization on a campaign to boost Caribbean travel in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The “One Caribbean Family Ambassador” campaign will include …
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