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NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND, WHERE THE NIGHT’S ALWAYS YOUNG
Life is sweet while the sun is hanging high in the sky over the Bahamas, but when the moon starts to peak out over the horizon and the clear blue sky turns inky indigo, it’s time to bust out the…
IT’S NOT US, IT’S YOU!: Agents feel the love from Cuba at Toronto gala
The Cuba Tourist Board thanked its agent partners for helping make Canada the country’s No. 1 market at a gala event late last week at Toronto’s Palais Royale – a glittering venue that Canadian…
ANTIGUA HAS MOMENT IN THE SUN
The tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is flying high. Literally. On Aug. 10, two citizens of the island ventured into space on the Virgin Galactic 02 Spacecraft, making Keisha Schahaff and…
SUNWING MAKES DISCOVERING CAYO LARGO E-ASY
I recently travelled with Sunwing to pristine Cayo Largo, an island on the southern tip of Cuba. It was my first trip to Cuba and an opportunity to see for myself why folks rave about the silky white…
ON LOCATION: The scoop on Swoop’s new VRA service, and other Cuba tidbits
With an onboard toast of ceremonial (and symbolic) Gatorade, plus pre-flight goodies for passengers, Swoop launched inaugural no-frills service to Cuba with a full complement of passengers (including…
PUMPING UP THE JAM: Jamaica primed for record winter
Jamaica is set to have a record winter tourist season, with the Jamaica Tourist Board forecasting that it will welcome nearly 1.5 million visitors and earn approximately US$1.5 billion in foreign…
LET IT SNOW: Campaign encourages Canadians to ‘Come back to Jamaica’
Jamaica called for snow. It’s true, the JTB’s Dan Hamilton said, as travel agents trudged into a Toronto venue to see the reveal of tourist board’s new marketing campaign and to meet the minister,…
BRINGING THE BAHAMAS TO CANADA: And Canada to The Bahamas
Just in case Canadians had forgotten The Bahamas during the pandemic, the country’s tourist board delivered a taste of the islands to Canada this week in its first major trade mission since before…
CALLING ALL COUNTRIES: Global resilience more necessary than ever
Recent hurricanes Fiona and Ian, which devastated parts of the Caribbean and Florida, have reinforced the need to “call the world to come together” to help support sustainability in the travel…
DOMINICA TACKLES ‘ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM’
Saddled with a name that is often mistaken for its larger, more prominent Caribbean neighbour, the Dominican Republic, tiny Dominica (dom-in-eek-a) has its work cut out for it when it comes to brand…
Aurora Anguilla Offers Private Charter Service
Rendez-Vous Bay, Anguilla / SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Aurora Anguilla Resort introduced the Aurora Anguilla Private Charter Service, an exclusive way to pursue paradise with ease and enhance…
UNWTO Member Dominican Republic Reporting Strong Tourism Rebound
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, August 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has warmly welcomed the first data on summer arrivals from its Member States. As international travel returns in many parts of…
Dart Acquires Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
Barnes Bay, Anguilla, July 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Dart today announced the addition of the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla to its luxury hotel portfolio. Dart acquired the property from…
SMILING AGAIN IN VARADERO
Cuba is smiling again with the return of visitors as the country (and world) emerges from over two years of COVID pause. I was one of them, having attended the recent 40th anniversary of the island’s…
WTTC Calls for Greater Coordination Between Caribbean Governments
San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector could create 1.34 million jobs over the…
Jamaica Can Now Be Booked on Emirates Airline System
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Kingston and Montego Bay now available for booking in Emirates Airline System. A major outcome of Jamaica’s debut participation at the…
UNWTO & Save The Children Partner for Education Central America & Caribbean
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, May 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Save the Children Dominican Republic have launched a new challenge to promote the…
World’s First Fully Sustainable and Solar-Powered Yacht & Residence Club
Elizabeth Island, Bahamas, May 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Ushering in a new era for Caribbean vacation home communities, Silent Resorts and EcoIsland Development announce Club Ki’ama Bahamas, the…
Harnessing the Sun, Wind and Rain in Dominica
Roseau, Dominica, April 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Coulibri Ridge invites to discover the breathtaking beauty of Dominica from a sustainable and exceptional point of view. After years of passionate…
Salamander Hotels to Manage Aurora Anguilla Resort and Club
Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla, British West Indies, April 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Renowned Businessman Richard M. Schulze, the founder of Best Buy, today selected Salamander Hotels & Resorts to…