News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 17, 2019: Here are the top stories making news on the Caribbean travel scene for the week-ending May 17, 2019: The US this week said there is considerable risk from crime in Barbados in …

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Dive enthusiasts seeking certification as a Professional Association of Dive Instructor (PADI) Open Water Scuba Instructor have a new option on St. Lucia. Anse Chastanet resort and its in-house dive shop Scuba St. Lucia are offering an instructor training program …

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As summer approaches, global luxury travel network Virtuoso has revealed the findings of its 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report, which aimed to discover where, why and how families are traveling this summer. They discovered that families are voyaging far and wide in search of …

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Travel expert Doug Lansky will keynote the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) event at Hyatt Regency Miami, which will take place June 21-23.  Doug Lansky // Courtesy of CHTA This year’s event focuses on tourism’s trending topics, including: Adapting to …

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Huatulco and Acapulco will be added to American Airlines’ list of Mexico destinations this winter, and the airline is also boosting service to the Caribbean and to Miami International Airport, the airline’s primary connecting hub for the region. The airline …

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Travel advisors have something new to talk about with clients who are interested in Royal Caribbean International, with the formal opening of the $250 million Perfect Day at CocoCay. The private Bahamian island, which now includes a 135-foot-tall waterslide tower, …

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Video Lawmakers consider letting banks do business with cannabis companies Legislation introduced in Washington DC earlier this month would offer protections for banks working with cannabis companies. A Greek billionaire and heir to the Coca-Cola fortune was arrested on the …

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Another brand has joined the long list of hoteliers doing business in the Dominican Republic. But this newest collection of properties has no interest in competing with the all-inclusive beachfront resorts scattered along the north and east coasts of the …

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