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MSC launches accessible shore excursions in the Caribbean & Med

MSC cruises has rolled out its accessible shore excursions program to an additional five ports this winter and three next summer, for a total of 20 destinations across the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

Visitor arrivals to Caribbean up 9.7% for first half of 2019

Year over year tourist arrivals to the Caribbean increased by 9.7% in the first half of 2019 according to newly releases stats from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).

Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event set for Jan. 21 – 23, 2020 at Baha Mar

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to bring the region’s largest and longest-standing tourism marketing event to The Bahamas Jan. 21 to 23, 2020.

Hurricane Jerry heads for Leeward Islands; WS waives fees for Lorena

Tropical Storm Jerry is now a hurricane, closing in on the outermost Caribbean islands with top sustained winds of 120 kph.

First look at luxe new US$85-million adults-only resort coming to Punta Cana

Spain’s Pure Salt Luxury Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean, with its first resort in the region set to open in the D.R. in 2021.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton signs first hotel in the Caribbean

Proving that Jamaica is much more than just Montego Bay and Negril, Hilton has announced that it has signed a deal to open a new 168-room hotel in the heart of Kingston.

There’s a floating taco and cocktail boat in the Caribbean and we are all for it

Tacos and cocktails can be found in just about every dive bar on the planet. But tacos and cocktails while floating in the Caribbean Sea? Now that’s somethin’ to talk about.

Grenada to develop unspoilt area with two new luxury hotels

If you’re looking for the next ‘it’ spot in the Caribbean, Grenada’s La Sagesse area in St David’s could very well be it.

ACV’s 50% BOGO deal offers sun savings in Mexico & Caribbean

Air Canada Vacations is reminding agents that its Buy One, Get One at 50% promotion with deals for summer travel expires Feb. 24.

Caribbean welcomes strong performance from Canada, up 5.7% with 3.9 million in 2018

The U.S. may still be the Caribbean’s largest market but it was Canada that outperformed all other markets in 2018.

NEWS

Christine James celebrates 20 years at TL Network Canada

You learn a lot over the course of 20 years – just ask Christine James, CTM and Vice President of TL Network Canada.

First anniversary for The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real

A new resort, a new brand, and the D.R.’s challenges in 2019 made for interesting times for The Grand Reserve at...

Transat debuts revamped ‘Group Zone’ website

Designed for travel agents, Transat’s upgraded ‘Group Zone’ website centralizes all the information about...

RIU completes full refurbishment of Riu Palace Riviera Maya

RIU Hotels & Resorts has wrapped up a year full of major projects with the complete refurbishment of Riu Palace Riviera...

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