International News
Cuban tourism surges as rest of Caribbean stalls
Room shortage forces Manila to turn away tourists
Better days are coming to Caribbean tourism
Dominican Republic forerunner in eco-friendly travel
Since 1962, the Dominican Republic (DR) has led the Caribbean in preserving sensitive inland and coastal eco-systems through partnerships with leaders like the Nature Conservancy, the United Nations, the Smithsonian and more to establish powerful environmental protections.
New website helps travelers who book Barbados accommodation online
GreatBarbados.com is striving to expose travelers to the variety of Barbados accommodation (from budget to luxury hotels, resorts, inns, villas and apartments) through detailed listings-by-owner and real traveler reviews.
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Airlift seen as obstacle in Grenada for increased tourist travel from Canada
Increasing airlift between Canada and Grenada, and a lifting of the Canadian visa restriction on Grenadians, are among areas of priority in the National Democratic Congress administration’s attempts at strengthening and enhancing relations with Canada.
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Puerto Rico: a burgeoning tourist destination
The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Terestella Gonz·lez Denton, inaugurated the Rainforest and Ocean View Inn, the first lodging development in the Hacienda CarabalÌ de Luquillo theme park, located in Peurto Ricoís East Central touristic region.
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Grenada goes for green to attract tourists
Grenada’s government has announced its intention to embark on a tree plant project that will result in various spice producing trees being planted at visible areas (such as touristsí ports of entry) as a form of tourist attraction.
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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Solstice sets sail for first time
The most widely heralded ship to enter the cruise market this year, Celebrity Solstice, departed Meyer Werft shipyard recently in Papenburg, Germany, as the largest ship ever built by the longtime shipbuilder. In a milestone event known as “The Conveyance,” the 2,850-guest Celebrity Solstice made its way down the River Eems, as tens of thousands of area residents lining the river banks cheered and photographed the historic event.
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Tourists turn their backs on paradise after double murder
Tourism on the island of Antigua has suffered a dramatic downturn since the double murder of honeymooners Ben and Catherine Mullany, according to one of the Caribbean’s leading tourist associations. The significant cancellations of hotel bookings across Antigua and Barbuda from U.K. tourists in just two months since the killings is already estimated to amount to $1m (Eastern Caribbean dollars), or the equivalent of more than £200,000.
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