KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has embarked on a local vacation, more popularly known as a staycation, which will take him across the island to review the various tourism products. The staycation is also being used to encourage more Jamaicans to choose to vacation at home. “I will over the next couple […]
St. George’s, Grenada – The numbers are in and the three-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique was named a Top-Rated Southern Caribbean Cruise Destination in Cruise Critic’s third annual Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. The award is based entirely on consumer ratings submitted with reviews on CruiseCritic.com and as a destination awarded in this category, […]
CORAL GABLES – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) recently held a joint dinner and mini tradeshow for sixty members of the Travel Industry Association (TIA) of South Florida. The event, which was held at La Jolla in Coral Gables, marked the BMOTA’s return to TIA, the largest association of travel agents in South […]
SOUTH FLORIDA – The time of year has come to start looking into your next family vacation. You’ve been to the Spanish islands, relaxed along the Turkish coastline and spent some time in Italy. After holidaying in several destinations around Europe, it can be tricky to decide where to go to next. If this sounds […]
Hyatt Regency Trinidad GM, Russell George gives a few words on his experience opening the hotel and growing with it PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – 2018 marked the 10-year anniversary for Hyatt Regency Trinidad since it opened its doors in January 2008. More than 100 staff members are still with the hotel since its opening including General Manager, […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Ministry Supports Gastronomy Industry KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry is investing some $20 million towards the further development of the gastronomy industry, during this financial year, as studies have shown that local cuisine is a significant reason tourists visit the island. The Minister has therefore charged the […]
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says, cruise ship passengers will be treated to a variety of cultural activities more frequently, as part of efforts to enhance their Jamaican experience. Speaking at the Ministry’s ‘Emancipendence’ celebrations at water square in Falmouth and the Montego Bay pier on Wednesday August 1, 2018, Minister […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Tells St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association of the potential for Caribbean integration Castries, Saint Lucia – Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett believes tourism has enormous potential to promote Caribbean regional integration. Addressing the 54th annual general meeting of the St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association at Harbour Club St. Lucia this […]
The whole process of traveling is an exhilarating and exciting adventure, and something everyone should experience at least once in their life. There are a lot of different things you should keep in mind that are going to help you understand the importance of travel. And, if you are going to travel in the best […]
ANNOTTO BAY, St Mary – The people of Annotto Bay (in St Mary, Jamaica) and surrounding communities now have a modern beach equipped with state of the art facilities to enjoy at their leisure. Marking Stone Beach, which has been upgraded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) at a cost of $38.3 million, was officially opened […]
West Indian American Day Carnival Association President Passes Away
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) expresses its sadness at the sudden passing of William ‘Bill’ Howard, the president of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA). Bill was a dedicated servant of the Caribbean American community and was committed to the continued development of the West Indian Day Carnival as an […]
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