The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has created a plan for tourism resuscitation in the Cayman Islands. This in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Road Back to 500K (RB5) is a blueprint that can be used in response to natural disasters, global economic recessions and global crises. As the […]
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Discover Jamaica by Bike Planned for 2021
A new event has been developed for the cycling tourism niche in Jamaica. The Jamaica Cycling Association conceptualised a consumer cycling programme called Discover Jamaica By Bike. This innovative event is a welcomed addition to Jamaica’s tourism activity portfolio. The local event which started as a test ride to encourage […]
Financial Boost for Tourism Accommodation Owners in Tobago
The Tobago House of Assembly developed a Tourism Accommodation Relief Grant (TARG) to help tourism accommodation owners in Tobago. The 50-million-dollar grant was a timely response to COVID-19 to ensure the longevity of the island’s accommodation. As a result, this grant will be a boost towards Tobago’s tourism sector. And, […]
Villas of Distinction: Luxury Villa Specials in the Caribbean
Villas of Distinction (“Villas”) is one of the premier villa rental companies in the world. And, in the Caribbean alone, the company has a portfolio of 1,200 villas. By putting guests first, Villas is well-positioned to provide the ideal villa that matches their guests’ wish lists. By working with this […]
The Abaco Beach Resort is Back
The Abaco Beach Resort, one of Bahamas’ stellar resorts, is back in operation. Located in the historic Marsh Harbour in Abaco, the resort is now open after an extensive renovation and expansion. The reopening of the resort is excellent news for the Abaco Islands which were hard hit by Hurricane […]
InterCaribbean Airways Creates Southern Hub in Barbados
InterCaribbean Airways has created a hub at the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados. The Government of Barbados officially welcomed the airline to the island in August 2020 after the arrival of a flight from Grenada. Trevor Sadler, Chief Executive Officer of InterCaribbean Airways, said that “the airline business is about […]
Montserrat Launches New Destination Website
Visitors to Montserrat can find all of the information they need about the island on its new destination website. The Montserrat Tourism Division launched a new destination website in an effort to boost the island’s digital presence. Director of Tourism, Warren Solomon, lauded the new site as a “major step”. […]
Highgate Expands with New Properties in the Caribbean
Highgate, a New York based, real estate investment and hospitality management company, expands its portfolio with new properties in the Caribbean. As a global real estate investment company, Highgate’s presence is visible in North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. With core competencies in planning and managing projects in key […]
How the CHTA is Building a Stronger Caribbean Tourism Product
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is working to build a stronger Caribbean tourism product through online roundtable discussions. The main focus of these discussions at this time is to help the region to rebuild and refocus in a COVID-19 world. And as a result, there is hope that the […]
Bermuda Welcomes the First PGA Tour Event Since March 2020
The first PGA Tour event since March 2020 and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the Bermuda Championship at the end of October 2020. The Government of Bermuda consented to a limited number of spectators to attend in person. As a result, the 26 October – 01 November […]