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CARICOM Continues Assistance to Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti

by Robert Kelly

CARICOM (Caribbean Community) member countries are making life more tolerable for the earthquake victims of Haiti by adopting a town outside of the capital city of Port-au-Prince and providing much-needed health services for the affected Haitians.
Chilean Main Tourist Attractions Escape Earthquake with Little or No Damage

by David Eisen

Though the U.S. State Department is urging Americans to avoid travel to Chile, the fact is that many of the country’s major tourist attractions—Patagonia, the Atacame desert, Easter Island—escaped with little or no damage after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake Saturday.
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CTO Arranges Flight Specials for Sustainable Tourism Conference
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) secured flight specials for delegates and travel agents attending the 11th annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, otherwise known as the Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), May 9 to 12 in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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Cancun’s Tourism Industry Recovering Quickly
Mexico’s spring break king — Cancun — is rebounding quickly from last year’s triple blow to its tourism industry caused by the country’s swine flu epidemic, drug violence and a global economic crisis.
Direct Airlift between Barbados and Brazil to Begin in June 2010
Barbados has secured an agreement with GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL Intelligent Airlines) that will guarantee direct airlift from Brazil starting June 26, 2010.
Dutch Antilles Express (DAE) Expanding Services to Cartagena, PanamaDutch Antilles Express (DAE) is expanding its services with new routes to Cartagena and Panama. The routes all connect in Aruba allowing DAE to fly to Bogota with a connection of only 30 minutes.
Caribbean Airlines Set to Take Over Air Jamaica Operations
Air Jamaica said a preliminary targeted transaction date of April 12, 2010 has been set when its operations will begin the transition to Caribbean Airlines. Air Jamaica said this transaction date is in line with the airline’s major schedule change that was previously announced.
Guyana Government Expresses Concerns over Caribbean Airlines Fares, ServicesThe government here said it is “very concerned” over the high airfares Guyanese have to pay to travel on regional carrier Caribbean Airlines and the poor services they receive.
Carlson Hotels Unveils Five-Year Growth Strategy
During the opening session of Carlson Hotels’ Global Business Conference, taking place at the Gaylord Palms Hotels & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla., President and Chief Executive Officer Hubert Joly announced a new five-year strategy for the company called Ambition 2015.
Cruise Visitors Can Plan ArubaWedding on ArubaByCruise.com
Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino now offers cruise visitors an opportunity to have their wedding on Aruba’s world famous beaches while their ship is docked in the Port in Oranjestad.
Travelport, Agencia Abreu Sign Long-Term Agreement
Travelport has signed a new multi-year agreement with Agencia Abreu, a major travel agency in Portugal. Agencia Abreu has customers in Portugal as well as Spain, the U.S. and Brazil. Agencia Abreu has over 120 offices in the main cities in which it operates.
Bucuti Beach Resort to Enhance Romance with Resort-Wide, Adults-Only Policy
Bucuti Beach Resort, long Aruba’s premier resort for romance, will implement a new, adults-only policy in 2011 in line with the resort’s goal of providing a tranquil getaway for couples. Starting December 23, 2010, all guests at Bucuti must be at least 18 years old.
Green Globe Caribbean Resort Announces Upgrades
World-famous and Green Globe certified St. James’s Club & Villas, Antigua, proudly announces significant upgrades to continue to meet the expectations of its discerning guests.
Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Offer up to 40 percent OffMarriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts are offering up to 40 percent off leisure rates for travel from April 1 – September 30, 2010.
Carlson Details Plans for Radisson Revamp, Country Inns ExpansionDuring the second day of Carlson Hotels’ Global Business Conference, taking place at the Gaylord Palms Hotels & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Carlson unveiled plans to expand its Radisson brand and make it a globally-consistent product.
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NCL Set to Raise Fares Due to Increase in Booking VolumeNorwegian Cruise Line is planning to increase prices fleetwide by up to 7 percent on April 2 due to an “unprecedented year-to-date increase in booking volume” during its “Year of the Freestyle Vacation” Wave Season promotion in January and February.
Windstar Offers New Shore Excursions in MediterraneanWindstar Cruises is offering new Mediterranean shore excursions for 2010. From April through November, Windstar ships sail seven-day Mediterranean voyages departing Lisbon, Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Athens, Greece; Nice, France; Venice, Italy; and Istanbul, Turkey.
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Cruise Baltic Reports 11.7 Percent Growth in Passengers
Cruise Baltic, a network of 27 ports in the region, reports continued growth in most segments of the industry in 2009. The 2010 Market Review survey conducted in January found that the cruise business in the Baltic Sea region continued to increase in 2009; however, the growth is slower than in 2008. The number of passengers increased by 11.7 percent in 2009, while the number of calls increased 3.8 percent and the number of turnarounds grew by 5.8 percent.
STR Predicts Upward Trend in India’s Hotel IndustryThe health of India’s hotel industry is returning as data from STR Global, the leading provider of market information to the global hotel industry, shows a concerted upward trend and recent positive year-on-year growth in revenue per available room.
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Dominican Republic to Host International Conference on Tourism ClustersThe Dominican Republic has been handpicked by The Competitiveness Institute to hold its first global thematic conference, an event devoted to travel clusters slated for April 7 thru 10 in Punta Cana.
Westin Aruba Resort Hosts Aruba’s Sixth Annual Wine, Food and Art Festival The Westin Aruba Resort will host its Sixth Annual Aruba Wine, Food & Art Festival from Thursday, June 3 – Saturday, June 5, 2010. This three-day festival will include live musical entertainment, art exhibitions, exceptionally elegant cuisine offered by renowned chefs, local and international liquor purveyors and wineries represented by six different countries.
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Bermuda’s Reef Club Names Nagma Walker Resort Manager
The Reefs Hotel & Club named Nagma Walker to the new position of resort manager, overseeing the daily operations of both the hotel and new private residence club.
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Hyatt Regency Aruba Now Part of Green Globe Certified Family
The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino is now part of the Green Globe Certified family! The Hyatt Aruba received the “Silver” status under the Green Globe Earthcheck Certification Program recognizing the resort’s dedication to operating at the world’s highest standards.
DOT Fines US Airways for Price Advertising Rules ViolationsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined US Airways $40,000 for violating rules that require airline price advertisements to disclose the full price consumers must pay for air transportation. “When consumers shop for air travel, they have a right to know how much they will have to pay,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “We will continue to ensure that airlines comply with our price advertising rules.”
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