OECS commences work on a New Sustainable Tourism Policy

OECS commences work on a New Sustainable Tourism Policy

With high market demand and sustainable travel heightened in the post COVID-19 environment, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is taking a critical look at its OECS Common Tourism Policy. The existing OECS Common Tourism Policy dates back to 2011 and the new, updated version seeks to develop a fully comprehensive and pragmatic policy […]

St. Lucia expecting increased service from US Market in Winter and Spring 2024

St. Lucia expecting increased service from US Market in Winter and Spring 2024

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is expecting a substantial increase in air service offerings from the US market during the upcoming Winter and Spring of 2024. Delta Airlines will introduce a second Saturday flight departing from Atlanta. Commencing in January and continuing through April 2024, this additional flight will further enrich the travel options available […]

Caribbean travel sector in focus from next week in Barbados

Caribbean travel sector in focus from next week  in Barbados

Credit: Caribbean Business Report Caribbean tourism stakeholders are gearing up with excitement for the 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace, set to take place in sunny Barbados next week! Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), the event provides an […]

All Roads Led to the New York Travel and Adventure Show

All Roads Led to the New York Travel and Adventure Show

By Victoria Falk Yes, travel is back! The crowd attending the New York Travel and Adventure Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Saturday, January 28, 2023, and Sunday, January 29, 2023, shows that travel is in high demand. The travel demand is even higher than before the global pandemic tested the travel industry. […]

Sandals Introduces Cutting Edge Accommodations

Sandals Introduces Cutting Edge Accommodations

Sandals Halcyon Beach Resort and Spa is getting set to unveil 25 cutting-edge accommodations in early 2023. The debut of the 20 Joli Beachfront Suites and five (5) new Koko Rondoval Villas is the realization of the first phase of an impressive enhancement and expansion program announced by Sandals Resorts International (SRI) for its three […]

Grenada Represents Eight Of The Contest Winners In The 2023 USA Today 10 Best – Readers’ Choice Awards

Grenada Represents Eight Of The Contest Winners In The 2023 USA Today 10 Best – Readers’ Choice Awards

St. George’s, Grenada – January 10th, 2023 – The Grenada Tourism Authority is pleased to announce that Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique have once again earned recognition in the USA Today 10 Best – Readers’ Choice Awards representing eight contest winners in the 2023 nominations. Readers’ Choice Awards are important honors in the travel industry as it celebrates […]

Growing Demand for Saint Lucia’s Cruise Tourism Product

Growing Demand for Saint Lucia’s Cruise Tourism Product

Castries, St. Lucia – January 2023: The Sky Princess cruise ship docked in the port at the city of Castries. (Shutterstock) Saint Lucia is celebrating a strong cruise tourism season with more cruise lines placing the destination on their calendars much faster than before. With the growing demand for the product, Tourism Officials will continue […]

Caribbean Airlines Increases Daily Flights Between Grenada and Trinidad

Caribbean Airlines Increases Daily Flights Between Grenada and Trinidad

Fort Lauderdale, USA – November 21, 2016: A Caribbean Airlines Boeing 737-800 lands at the Fort Lauderdale International A FL. Caribbean Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Trinidad and Tobago. (Shutterstock) The Caribbean Airlines is set to increase their flight schedule to daily service between Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), Grenada and Piarco International, […]

All Roads Led to the New York International Travel Show

All Roads Led to the New York International Travel Show

By Victoria Falk The New York International Travel Show occurred at Javits Convention Center, New York City, from October 28 through October 30, 2022. The first day was Trade Day. Representatives from a variety of media outlets, as well as travel professionals, piled into the Javits Center to enjoy Trade Day. There were travel industry […]

Virgin Atlantic VS221 is Back!

Virgin Atlantic VS221 is Back!

MIAMI, USA – DECEMBER 10, 2016: An Airbus A 330-300 plane from Virgin Atlantic landing at the Miami International Airport. (Shutterstock) The London Heathrow (LHR) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) service has returned. Virgin Atlantic’s winter service will call into Saint Lucia 3 times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) until 25th March 2023.