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St. Kitts Tourism Minister Skerritt Applauds The Return Of Jewel Of The Seas To The Region

jewel of the seas shipSt. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Sen. the Hon. Richard Skerritt delivered good news to the island’s tourism stakeholders in the National Assembly on Thursday. Minister Skerritt thanked Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for responding positively to once again offer year-round cruise options in the sub-region from next year.

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Last Updated on Friday, 18 May 2012 08:02

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USVI Department Of Tourism Offers $350 To Travel To The Region

US Virgin Islands, charlotte amalie harbourThe U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism today launches its Sizzlin’ Sampler package, offering travelers an opportunity to save $350 on a visit to the Territory this summer.  The offer, designed to entice visitors to stay during the low season, includes a $200 instant credit towards any booking for a minimum five-night stay at participating hotels, $50 in shopping certificates, $50 in attractions certificates, $50 in dining certificates and the fifth night free.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 07:58

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Jamaica Entices Diaspora With Special Homecoming Deals

jamaica 50th anniversaryJamaicans living overseas and looking to visit home during 2012 can take advantage of a variety of value-packed specials on island this year. With non-stop flights available from most major cities across the U.S., Jamaica is easily accessible and provides great value for travellers seeking to enjoy the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebrations.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 08:22

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Secret Bay Dominica Named One of The World's Top 50 Hotels

secret bay hotel, dominicaSecret Bay is the first hotel ever in Dominica to have been named on the prestigious Travel + Leisure It List, which was announced and posted online last week. Out of the 3,000 new hotels worldwide that opened in the past year, the list recognises just 50 of the most inspiring new properties “that stand out because of their destination changing power” and Secret Bay is one of only three that were chosen from the Caribbean.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 12:32

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Important Reminder For USA Citizens Travelling To Jamaica

US VisaThe United States Department of State’s Miami Passport Agency is advising all newly naturalized US citizens that prior to travel to Jamaica, it is imperative that all US citizens in your family have valid US passports. The US law requires its citizens traveling by air, to enter or depart the United States using valid passports.

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Last Updated on Monday, 07 May 2012 13:00

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REDjet May Once Again Take To The Skies

redjet aeroplaneBarbados based REDjet looks set to fly once again if all their recent negotiations go well. Following weekend reports that REDjet's chief executive officer, Ian Burns had met with Guyana’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Ministry of Tourism,  REDjet’s proposal for financial assistance is on the desk of Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar and will soon be discussed by Cabinet.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 April 2012 08:20

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Guyana To Receive Tourism Hospitality Institute

guyana flagThe blank stare and service without a smile attitude of many in the service and tourism sector of Guyana has seemingly not gone unnoticed by the Guyana government.  Acting President, Sam Hinds, filling in as the keynote speaker of the 13th annual Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Organization conference for former President Bharrat Jagdeo, told the less than 200 delegates gathered at the opening day today, that the country aims to set up a hospitality institute soon.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 10:35

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Oldest Luxury Hotel In The Caribbean Celebrates 126th Anniversary

crane residential resortThe Crane Residential Resort first opened its doors in 1887 as a magnificent hideaway for the island's low-key elite, creating the foundation of a tradition that has been passed down through generations of travelers seeking the serenity and peace that is synonymous with southeastern Barbados.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 14 April 2012 09:28

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Is Low Cost Airline REDjet Permanently Grounded?

redjet aeroplaneBarbados has suspended REDjet's Air Operators’ Certificate (AOC) with effect March 20. Trinidad and Tobago's Civil Aviation Authority has also revoked the airline's licence to fly to that country.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 11:06

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Britain's Controversial Air Passenger Duty Tax Set To Rise Again In April

virgin-aeroplane-fpssBritain’s controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax is expected to increase again from April 1, resulting in an eight per cent hike in the cost of a ticket.

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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 March 2012 10:56

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Caribbean Tourism Recorded Growth In 2011, More Forcasted For 2012

palm trees and blue skysThe Caribbean recorded a rise in tourist arrivals in 2011 when compared to 2010, with further growth forecast this year.

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Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 22:07

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St Kitts And Nevis Preparing Major Tourist Attraction

st kitts flagWhat is destined to become a major tourism attraction on St. Kitts and Nevis and the Caribbean, is designed to lure the international visitor who want to escape in revelry.  Pointing out that the international visitor is not monolithic, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said the international visitor who comes to St. Kitts and Nevis is not monolithic.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 01:21

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Guyanese Diaspora Targeted In New Tourism Drive

guyana The government has launched a new initiative to woo Guyanese in the Diaspora back home and boost tourist arrivals by 20 per cent.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 16:10

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USVI Reaching Out To The Wider Caribbean Through TEMPO

tempo logoThe United States Virgin Islands is offering an extra warm welcome this year to its Caribbean neighbors and to the region's Diaspora.  After hosting a number of Caribbean and Caribbean-American journalists, editors and community leaders at last month's Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) in St. Thomas, the USVI Department of Tourism has teamed up with TEMPO Networks this month in an effort to reach many more Caribbean nationals across the region and in the United States.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 16:10

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Air Canada To Begin Direct Flights To St Thomas

air canada planeA leading tennis coach and sports administrator in Canada sees the launch of nonstop Air Canada service to St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) this winter as a boost for sports-related tourism.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 16:10

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