Category - Caribbean News

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Caribbean Airlines Expansion to San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Caribbean Airlines will launch a new flight from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados to San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting on July 14, 2024. Caribbean Airlines is based in Trinidad and offers regional flights via Barbados.Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, commented on the new route, stating, "We are excited to expand our passenger and cargo services to San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of our ongoing effort to better connect the Caribbean. This move is crucial to our growth strategy and represents...

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Villages as businesses paving the way forward to Caribbean communities

3 years ago

Jamaica has been branded the HOME OF COMMUNITY TOURISM by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) as this is where it was pioneered 45 years ago by Diana McIntyre-Pike owner/operator of The Astra Country Inn Mandeville then and the late Desmond Henry, a past Director of Tourism. Together they created the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN) to develop community tourism mainly on the south coast of Jamaica. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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What’s new in The Bahamas in September

3 years ago

Escape to the turquoise waters of The Bahamas to explore ultimate island seclusion and marvel at the natural wonders beneath the surface. With new adventure-seeking excursions, renovated amenities and hot deals, travelers looking to book their next vacation are in for an unforgettable experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Key West cancels 2021 Fantasy Fest Parade

3 years ago

Signature events like the Headdress Ball and Pet Masquerade are still planned, and there will be plenty of individual masquerade parties and other festival favorites to enjoy. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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New Task Force kick-starts Jamaica tourism worker vaccination drive

3 years ago

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that work by the newly named Tourism Vaccination Task Force, which was established to facilitate the vaccination of all tourism workers island-wide, is well underway, with the roll-out of vaccination sites locally. The task force has organized a series of vaccination blitzes, which officially begin today (August 30), at strategic sites across the island. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Jamaica hotels and restaurants industry grows by 330.7%

3 years ago

Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed figures announced by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) yesterday, which point to significant growth in the Hotels and Restaurants industry. The PIOJ announced that the economy grew by 12.9% during the April to June quarter of 2021 when compared to the same period last year. The tourism and hospitality industries contributed heavily to this, with record growth levels in hotel investments and international visitor arrivals. ...

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US Travel Warnings, but it’s still better in the Bahamas

3 years ago

The list of countries the United States is adding to its "do not travel list" is growing. Since yesterday it also includes the Bahamas. It's still better and safer in the Bahamas when compared traveling to many US States like Florida or Louisiana. Since such a domestic do not travel list is not in place, and domestic comparison is not part of an international travel warning, tourism dependent foreign destinations like Bahamas are now knocked out by the American system. - eTurboNews | Trends |...

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Barbados tourism rebounds with record July arrivals

3 years ago

Barbados has, and continues to weather this COVID-19 storm, but while this period has been difficult for the industry, the BTMI is so pleased to see the recent sprouts of positive growth. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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The Bahamas welcomes new Crystal Cruises voyages starting this fall

3 years ago

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is excited to add 3 new Crystal Cruises voyages to its growing roster of itineraries starting this fall and into the peak winter season. Crystal Cruises has announced its new series of sailings aboard the Crystal Symphony, as the cooler season approaches. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Jamaica Tourism rewards Japanese Olympic volunteer with luxury vacation

3 years ago

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the Jamaica Tourist Board with the assistance of local stakeholders will be offering Japanese Olympic volunteer, Tijana Kawashima Stojkovic, and a guest of her choosing, a special all-expense paid trip to Jamaica. The trip, which spans four parishes, will include visits to attractions as well as stays at five luxury hotels. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Cruise passengers delighted to visit Jamaica after two-year wait

3 years ago

“It’s totally awesome, been waiting two years for this,” admitted Terry Davis as he perused the Jamaican landscape with his partner, Katy Peale who added: “It’s just wonderful to be out, to travel, to see beautiful places again, be together with friends and family; have fun." - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Haiti earthquake death toll over 1400

3 years ago

Collapsed buildings are nothing more than rubble, children are separated from their parents, and Tropical Storm Grace may bring heavy rain turning into floods and landslides after the huge 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Today, the death count reached 1,419. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Sandals Resorts: A decade of facing the Caribbean

3 years ago

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Over the past decade, Sandals has worked tirelessly to positively impact the lives of over 840,000 people across the Caribbean. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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“Sandals Swipe-Stakes” for Couples Who Found Love During Lockdown

3 years ago

The experts in love and romance at Sandals® Resorts announce their new Sandals Swipe-Stakes for couples that met online during the pandemic through dating apps or social media. With travel on its way back, Sandals plans to give these new couples the ultimate courtship phase they never got by awarding one lucky couple a romantic 3-night stay at any of their 16 Luxury Included® resort locations throughout the Caribbean. - eTurboNews | Travel News