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Villages as businesses paving the way forward to Caribbean communities

Villages as businesses paving the way forward to Caribbean communities

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Bahamas travel news
What’s new in The Bahamas in September

What’s new in The Bahamas in September

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Breaking Travel News
Key West cancels 2021 Fantasy Fest Parade

Key West cancels 2021 Fantasy Fest Parade

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

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 | ... Read More

Caribbean News
New Task Force kick-starts Jamaica tourism worker vaccination drive

New Task Force kick-starts Jamaica tourism worker vaccination drive

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Breaking Travel News
New Orleans residents ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Ida looms

New Orleans residents ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Ida looms

eturbonews- August 27, 2021 0

New Orleans mayor is calling for a mandatory evacuation for areas outside the levee system, including Lake Catherine, Irish Bayou, & Venetian Isles. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Caribbean News
Jamaica hotels and restaurants industry grows by 330.7%

Jamaica hotels and restaurants industry grows by 330.7%

eturbonews- August 27, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

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

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

Juergen T Steinmetz- August 23, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Airline News
Barbados tourism rebounds with record July arrivals

Barbados tourism rebounds with record July arrivals

eturbonews- August 23, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Airline News
Allegiant announces new nonstop Key West flights

Allegiant announces new nonstop Key West flights

eturbonews- August 21, 2021 0

Allegiant expects Key West to be a big draw for leisure travelers seeking an affordable, convenient vacation spot for warm winter getaways. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Bahamas travel news
The Bahamas welcomes new Crystal Cruises voyages starting this fall

The Bahamas welcomes new Crystal Cruises voyages starting this fall

eturbonews- August 20, 2021 0

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is excited to add 3 new Crystal Cruises voyages to its growing roster of itineraries starting this fall ... Read More

Breaking Travel News
Live It: Saint Lucia expands its extended stay program

Live It: Saint Lucia expands its extended stay program

eturbonews- August 20, 2021 0

Saint Lucia invites visitors to live like a local with new multiple-entry for up to one year option. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Caribbean News
Jamaica Tourism rewards Japanese Olympic volunteer with luxury vacation

Jamaica Tourism rewards Japanese Olympic volunteer with luxury vacation

eturbonews- August 19, 2021 0

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, ... Read More

Caribbean News
Jamaica Tourism Minister names task force to boost vaccination of tourism workers

Jamaica Tourism Minister names task force to boost vaccination of tourism workers

eturbonews- August 19, 2021 0

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has named a special task force to drive the process of vaccinating the island’s tourism workers, as part of ... Read More

Airline News
2021 tourism revenues less than half of pre-pandemic levels

2021 tourism revenues less than half of pre-pandemic levels

eturbonews- August 18, 2021 0

The global travel and tourism revenues are projected to reach only $385 billion in 2021, less than half pre-COVID-19 levels. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More

Breaking Travel News
Minister Bartlett: Strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols key to successful return of cruise

Minister Bartlett: Strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols key to successful return of cruise

eturbonews- August 17, 2021 0

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says safeguarding the health and safety of the citizens of Jamaica, as well as visitors, remains the top priority as the ... Read More

Caribbean News
Cruise passengers delighted to visit Jamaica after two-year wait

Cruise passengers delighted to visit Jamaica after two-year wait

eturbonews- August 17, 2021 0

“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: ... Read More

Caribbean News
Haiti earthquake death toll over 1400

Haiti earthquake death toll over 1400

eturbonews- August 16, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Antigua & Barbuda travel news
Sandals Resorts: A decade of facing the Caribbean

Sandals Resorts: A decade of facing the Caribbean

eturbonews- August 16, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Airline News
Jamaica welcomes 1 millionth visitor since start of COVID-19 pandemic

Jamaica welcomes 1 millionth visitor since start of COVID-19 pandemic

eturbonews- August 16, 2021 0

It was a tear-jerking surprise for one JetBlue passenger and her family as Jamaica’s tourism industry marked a significant milestone of welcoming one million stopover ... Read More

Breaking Travel News
Deaths, injuries, damage reported as major earthquake strikes Haiti

Deaths, injuries, damage reported as major earthquake strikes Haiti

eturbonews- August 14, 2021 0

The US Tsunami Warning Centers issued a tsunami threat, but the threat was lifted within an hour. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Airline News
Martinique goes on lockdown, tells tourists to leave

Martinique goes on lockdown, tells tourists to leave

eturbonews- August 13, 2021 0

The Prefecture of Martinique has recommended that vulnerable and unvaccinated tourists not continue their stay. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Caribbean News
Cruise Resumes: Carnival Sunshine Calls at Ocho Rios on Monday

Cruise Resumes: Carnival Sunshine Calls at Ocho Rios on Monday

eturbonews- August 13, 2021 0

Cruise operations will resume in Jamaica on Monday, August 16, 2021, with Carnival Sunshine port call at Ocho Rios. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More

Business Travel News
Jamaica Tourism Minister Meets with New Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica

Jamaica Tourism Minister Meets with New Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica

eturbonews- August 13, 2021 0

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, presents newly-appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, (see left in the photo) with a special ... Read More

Bahamas travel news
Paradise Cruise Line Grand Classica Grand Bahamas Island Return Heralded Success

Paradise Cruise Line Grand Classica Grand Bahamas Island Return Heralded Success

eturbonews- August 13, 2021 0

After a 16-month hiatus, the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line recently boarded her first passengers in Palm Beach, Florida, and, with the first month anniversary of ... Read More

Airline News
Aeroflot mulls flights to Mexico, Jordan, Dominican Republic and Mauritius

Aeroflot mulls flights to Mexico, Jordan, Dominican Republic and Mauritius

eturbonews- August 13, 2021 0

Azur Air currently flies to Mexico and Dominican Republic, while no Russian airline services Jordan and Mauritius routes. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Bahamas travel news
The Bahamas Presents its 2nd Virtual Junkanoo Summer Festival 2021

The Bahamas Presents its 2nd Virtual Junkanoo Summer Festival 2021

eturbonews- August 11, 2021 0

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation is gearing up to host its 2nd Virtual Junkanoo Summer Festival (JSF) for 3 consecutive Saturdays, August 14, ... Read More

Caribbean News
Jamaica Tourism Minister Urges Tourism Workers to get Vaccinated

Jamaica Tourism Minister Urges Tourism Workers to get Vaccinated

eturbonews- August 10, 2021 0

Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has issued an impassioned appeal to unvaccinated tourism workers, including those in sub-sectors related to cruise shipping, to get ... Read More

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

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

eturbonews- August 10, 2021 0

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 ... Read More

Airline News
Sandals, Wyndham, Marriott & Hilton: The American Dream Vacation Curaçao Style

Sandals, Wyndham, Marriott & Hilton: The American Dream Vacation Curaçao Style

eturbonews- August 9, 2021 0

Sandals, Wyndham, Marriott and Hilton take note of the colorful Dutch Caribbean Island Curacao and joining with Airlines to form a winning team of pleasure ... Read More

Airline News
Curaçao Booms with New Hotels, Expanded Flights for US and Canadian Travelers

Curaçao Booms with New Hotels, Expanded Flights for US and Canadian Travelers

eturbonews- August 9, 2021 0

Global hospitality brands like Marriott, Sandals, Dreams, Hilton take note of the colorful Dutch Caribbean Island and offer travelers new resort accommodations. - eTurboNews | ... Read More