August 26, 2022 MSC Seascape successfully completed her first intensive systems tests at sea during a multi-day trial from August 17-20. This will be MSC Cruises‘ fourth Seaside-class ship and second in the…
Category: TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Marriott plans 30 properties in the Caribbean in the mid-term
By: Staff Writer August 19, 2022 The Marriott hotels are planning massive expansion in the Caribbean by adding 30 more hotels to add to their over 300 properties in Latin-America…
The Highly Anticipated Nick Jr. Friends Event Returns To Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
August 19, 2022 Debuts at Riviera Maya With up to 43% In Savings, up to $400 in Resort Credits and New Character Appearances At Both Locations The Nick Jr. Friends Event, the highly…
CHICOS, the largest tourism investment summit in the Caribbean returns to the Dominican Republic
August 12, 2022 Tourism Minister David Collado announced Monday that the Dominican Republic will host the Caribbean Hotel Investment and Operations Summit (CHICOS), to be held in November. The CHICOS…
TUI SEEKING TO INCREASE FLIGHTS TO JAMAICA
August 12, 2022 One of the largest European travel and tourism conglomerates, TUI Group, has indicated its intention to expand its presence in Jamaica in summer 2023 with increased flights.…
Shark attack leaves British boy needing three-hour operation in the Bahamas
August 9, 2022 The family has now returned home to Kettering, Northamptonshire, where the injured boy is recovering and using a wheelchair. An eight-year-old British boy needed a three-hour operation…
JAMAICA’S MINISTER OF TOURISM AND THE LORD MAYOR OF BIRMINGHAM OFFICIALLY LAUNCH JAMAICA HOUSE AT BIRMINGHAM’S COMMONWEALTH GAMES
August 9, 2022 The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Maureen Cornish joined Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett for the official launch of Jamaica House in Birmingham last…
Bookings for Long term Stays Grow in The Caribbean
August 2, 2022 Nights booked for long term stays by travelers from US, UK, France and Canada almost doubled in the Caribbean between 2019 and 2021. Travelers between the ages…
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE’S BANNER SUMMER BRINGS GUEST TOTAL TO THREE MILLION SINCE JULY 2021 RESTART
August 2, 2022 In a year of many milestones – including its 50th Birthday – Carnival Cruise Line has reached another important mark, welcoming three million guests since the restart of…
MONTEGO BAY TOPS GLOBAL RANKING OF TOP PERFORMING DESTINATIONS THIS SUMMER
August 2, 2022 Montego Bay has topped a global ranking of best recovering destinations published by media publishing and events giant World Travel Market. The World Travel Market forecasting report…
Dart Acquires Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
July 29, 2022 Dart today announced the addition of the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla to its luxury hotel portfolio. Dart acquired the property from an affiliate of Starwood…
INTRA REGIONAL TRANSPORT CRITICAL FOR TOURISM BOUNCEBACK AMONG OECS
By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com July 22, 2022 Eastern Caribbean states are saying more must be done to remedy the transport woes they have coming to and from their neighbouring islands.…