MIAMI, Florida August 24, 2017 — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is awarding more than $130,000 worth of scholarships to nearly three dozen Caribbean students this year. Including the renewal of 12 scholarships awarded to students ...
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MIAMI, Florida August 9, 2017 (CMC) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says it is partnering with travel associations around the world to strengthen the tourism sector in the region. CHTA President, Karolin Troubetzkoy, said that under the ...
Read More »St. Lucia Welcomes New Multi-million Dollar Hotel
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, July 2, 2017 (CMC) – The St. Lucia government says it welcomes the decision by luxury hotel operator, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, to construct a 120-room hotel, here, saying the project underscores the Allen Chastanet government’s efforts ...
Read More »Visitors Spend Millions In Jamaica During First Three Months Of 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 8, 2017 (CMC) – Visitors to Jamaica spent an estimated US$759.3 million during the period, January to March, this year, according to figures released by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). It added that the island welcomed ...
Read More »Barbadian Hotelier To Lead Regional Hotel Group
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 8, 2017 (CMC) – Barbadian hotelier, Patricia Affonso-Dass, has been elected to head the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Affonso-Dass, the group general manager at Ocean Hotels, was elected, last weekend, at the CHTA’s annual general ...
Read More »55 US Senators Support Eliminating Restrictions On Travel To Cuba; Online Travel Company Expedia Enters Market
WASHINGTON, DC May 27, 2017 (CMC) – As the Donald J. Trump administration’s Cuba policy review reaches its final stage, politicians, companies and organizations that support the policy of engagement, are making an extra effort to send a clear message ...
Read More »Cruise Tips From Planning To Port
Written by Amy Whitley A cruise is a great way to enjoy multiple destinations while only unpacking once. Cruisers combine the convenience of an all-inclusive resort with the adventure of ports of call and international experiences. However, planning a cruise involves ...
Read More »Increase In Caribbean Cruise Passengers Opting To Stay Onboard, Says Canadian Survey
TORONTO, Ontario May 10, 2017 (CMC) – A survey, commissioned by Canada-based company, Allianz Global Assistance, says more cruise ship passengers, particularly those visiting the Caribbean, are opting to stay onboard the ship for most, if not all of their ...
Read More »48 Hours In Shanghai: What To See And Do
(NC) With a population of nearly 25 million people, Shanghai is China’s largest city. Boasting a rich ancient and contemporary history, modern architecture and river cities, Shanghai will have you wondering where to begin. Travelling to this legendary city has ...
Read More »Air Canada To Fly To St. Vincent And The Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, May 5, 2017 (CMC) – Air Canada, today, announced that St. Vincent and the Grenadines is one of six new routes for the airline’s winter season. A release, issued by Air Canada, says weekly ...
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