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Here’s where Holland America will sail in the Caribbean in 2021-2022

SEATTLE — Holland America Line has unveiled its Caribbean 2021-2022 season featuring sun-soaked itineraries across six of its mid-sized ships, including the Rotterdam in its debut season in the region. From October 2021 and April 2022, three- to 14-day itineraries to the eastern, western and southern regions of the Caribbean will be available, including sailings […]

Here’s how Stewart’s entrepreneurial genius helped shape Caribbean tourism

Sandals Resorts International’s obituary for Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart honours the legendary Jamaican entrepreneur’s many accomplishments.

CHTA president says Caribbean will rebound faster than other destinations

The president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has made a bold prediction: the Caribbean will see a return of tourism “faster than many parts of the world.”

“Restart, re-energize, rebuild:” CTO’s Walters’ message for 2021

Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), says that while COVID-19 has negatively impacted the Caribbean from an economic standpoint, from a virus transmission standpoint the region has held up fairly well.

Sandals Foundation’s Annual Toy Drive to benefit 10,000 kids this year

The Sandals Foundation is spreading joy and happiness this holiday season to over 10,000 children through its Annual Holiday Toy Drive.

RIU fully back on stream in Caribbean with five hotel reopenings

RIU Hotels & Resorts is resuming operations in all its destinations in the Caribbean this month with the reopening of five of its hotels.

Royal Caribbean unveils updated 2021-22 winter sailing schedule

Royal Caribbean has announced an adapted winter sailing schedule for 2021-22, including new itineraries in the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.

Air Canada Vacations to add 17 more flights to Mexico and Caribbean

Just in time for the winter season, Air Canada Vacations has announced additional Sun destinations to its existing lineup, with travel beginning in November 2020.

Back on stream: All eyes are on the Caribbean heading into the winter season

This will not be a typical winter in the Caribbean by any means. With Canada’s newly extended quarantine measure still in place, reduced flights to the region, and a global pandemic that continues to impose travel restrictions around the world

Ready for winter with Travelweek’s ‘The Future of Travel: Caribbean Comeback’

Upwards of 6,000 viewers tuned in to Travelweek’s ‘The Future of Travel: Caribbean Comeback’ to hear industry insights amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, island updates and even a teaser about some exciting new acquisition news from Sandals Resorts.

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The Future of Travel: Caribbean Comeback: A virtual conference presented by Travelweek, Sept. 30, 2020

The live event featured keynote speakers from across the travel industry

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