Jamaica

Bartlett warns drug peddlars in tourist capital

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett warned drug peddlars in this resort city that his ministry would be adopting a zero-tolerance against those who continue to 'prey' on ...

Caribbean Food

Grenada and Caribbean foods take top billing in UK food TV show

Grenada is among ten Caribbean islands that will be featured for the production of a 10-part cookery television series for UKTV Food, which will focus on the traditional cuisines of the Caribbean ...

Tobago Hotels

R.O.A.R: Tobago hoteliers new scheme

Tobago hoteliers are cutting rates and stepping up their marketing efforts in Trinidad and abroad to counter an alarming fall-off in occupancy levels.

Guatemala

Mayan ruins a tourism hot spot

As I veer right on the dirt path through the jungle, a howler monkey lets out a spine-chilling roar above me and I spot my first Maya temple.

Multi-Million Dollar Investment

Punta Cana International Airport welcomes new expanded terminal

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic - Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) located on the popular east coast of the Dominican Republic is introducing an ambitious expansion project in January 2009, ...

April 14-16, 2009 At Fairmont Southampton

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference slated for April in Bermuda

CORAL GABLES, FL - With record-breaking attendance and more than US$100 billion in investment in the Caribbean announced at the 2008 convention, the 13th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism ...

Tobago Carnival

Tobago prepares to host Carnival Regatta 2009

For the past 26 years, Tobago’s regatta has garnered the attention of serious racers and fun-seeking sailors from around the world.

Aruba Carnival

Aruba kick off 55th Carnival celebrations

Aruba kicked off the island's largest month-long party yesterday with the 55th annual carnival celebration.

Caribbean

US$3 levy to be charged on airline tickets for persons travelling to the OECS

The implementation of a US$3 levy on airline tickets for persons traveling to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the wider Caribbean originating in overseas markets was among ...

R.O.A.R.

R.O.A.R. Don't use international crisis as a scapegoat for our crisis

The [Trinidad and Tobago] government's vision, competence and strategy has to be questioned.

Caribbean

Caribbean islands slammed with double financial hit

NASSAU, Bahamas — A year ago, tourists lined up to eat at Conch Fritters, a downtown restaurant here known for its blackened grouper, conch chowder and other local specialties.

Ministers endorse greening of St George’s city

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (eTN) - Two senior government officials believes that the eco-friendly project to “green” the town of St.

Shark Diving

Tourists still dive with sharks even after deadly attack in Bahamas

It was a smooth ride from a marina in northern Palm Beach County, Fla., as the 65-foot boat Shear Water carried American and Canadian tourists toward the Bahamas.

Inaugural British Airways Flight To St. Kitts

Prime Minister Douglas aims to reposition tourism industry in St. Kitts and Nevis

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - Saturday’s inauguration of a weekly scheduled service between London’s Gatwick Airport and St Kitts’ Robert L.

Bahamas

Bahamas still reviewing shark diving

The government in the Bahamas says it is still considering what steps it will take, if any, to regulate shark-diving boats after a tourist was killed last year.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico bars tourists from Culebrita while it clears US military ordinance

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A tiny Puerto Rican island popular with tourists has been closed to allow contractors to sweep its beaches for buried ammunition.

Costa Rica

Four Canadians missing after Costa Rica earthquake found

Foreign Affairs said Sunday that four Canadians who were listed as missing after a strong earthquake rocked Costa Rica on Thursday have been found.

Grenada

Grenada enforcing ban on off-beach bathing suits

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada — Bikini and Speedo-clad tourists beware.

Magnitude 6.1 Quake

Tourists evacuated after fatal Costa Rica earthquake

VARA BLANCA, Costa Rica - Rescue helicopters ferried stranded tourists on Friday from a picturesque volcanic area in Costa Rica where a strong earthquake killed at least 13 people.

Strengthens Position In Latin American Airline Industry

Copa Airlines orders more Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft

PANAMA CITY - Copa Airlines and The Boeing Company today announced Copa's firm order for four Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft for delivery within the next three years.

Skyservice

Toronto-bound jet diverted by agitated passenger

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – A passenger jet bound for Toronto made an unscheduled landing in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday after an agitated passenger tried to tamper with an ...

Caribbean

Curacao tourism booms

In a grim season for Caribbean tourism, an island just north of Venezuela stands out: Hotel rooms are scarce and discounts unavailable.

New Cuba

Change is coming to Cuba

Cuba is planning spectacular celebrations in January to mark the 50th anniversary of the revolution that brought Fidel Castro and his Communist government to power.

Cuba

Cuba says tourism up 2% in 2008

$2 billion from 2.3 million visitors, with Canada, Italy, Spain and Britain topping the list.

e-Marketing

Grenada to target e-marketing initiatives in 2009 for tourism products

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Curacao

Amid Caribbean slump, Curacao tourism booms

In a grim season for Caribbean tourism, an island just north of Venezuela stands out: Hotel rooms are scarce and discounts unavailable.

Cuba

Cuba poised for Change

Cuba is planning spectacular celebrations in January to mark the 50th anniversary of the revolution which brought Fidel Castro and his Communist government to power.

Latin America and Caribbean Economies

Grim outlook for Latin America in the face of global economic crisis

After six years of strong performance, Latin American and Caribbean economies will slow considerably next year as the global economic meltdown takes its toll on the region and unemployment rises, ...

AA Provides A300 Aircraft To Support Mission

American Airlines crew chief leads employee humanitarian mission to Haiti

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines employee William Dise today will lead a group of 30 American employees to deliver much-needed assistance to residents of Haiti in time for Christmas.

Jamaica

Bartlett promises to 'wring every value' from winter tourist season

MONTEGO BAY, St James - Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett welcomed the first arrivals of the winter tourist season, admitting just days after the announcement of massive layoffs in the ...