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CARICOM Continues Assistance to Earthquake-Ravaged Haitiby 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. | | |
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CTO Arranges Flight Specials for Sustainable Tourism ConferenceThe 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. | | |
Cancun’s Tourism Industry Recovering QuicklyMexico’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.
Caribbean Airlines Set to Take Over Air Jamaica OperationsAir 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.
Carlson Hotels Unveils Five-Year Growth StrategyDuring 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.comAruba 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 AgreementTravelport 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. |
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 PassengersCruise 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. | |
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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Hyatt Regency Aruba Now Part of Green Globe Certified FamilyThe 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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