New record for tourist arrivals in Cuba in 2012

HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) — Cuba received 2,838,468 foreign tourists in 2012, a figure representing a new record, as well as the consolidation of the Caribbean destination despite the complex world economic situation. The island’s 4.5 percent tourism growth joins the general Caribbean trend and slightly surpasses the average world estimated figure of between 3 and [...]

Guyana to be featured at International Travel Shows early in 2013

‘Adventure Life’ believes that travel should inspire, be authentic and it should reflect passion and personality. As they seek to showcase this, two representatives from Adventure Life, Ms. Julia Dimon and Mr. Matthew Rutherford have journeyed to Guyana for the first time, to capture the essence of the destination and to connect with the people. [...]

Cruise line dropping Cayman

Businesses dependent on cruise tourism are in for another rocky year after a decision by Carnival Cruise Line to reduce the calls its ships make to the Cayman Islands. The new tourism minister confirmed that he spoke to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) by telephone just before Christmas and was informed that cruise passenger arrivals [...]

Record one billion tourists in 2012 can be force for good, says UN tourism agency

MADRID, Spain — As the estimated number of tourists travelling this year hit a record one billion on Thursday, the United Nations agency focused on world tourism unveiled a tip-laden campaign aimed at letting travelers know how they can best benefit the people and places they visit. The One Billion Tourists: One Billion Opportunities campaign [...]

Delta launches additional non-stop flights from New York to Aruba

ORANJESTAD, Aruba — New Yorkers will find it easier to escape the city’s trying times and retreat to their happy place in Aruba, “One Happy Island.” Effective December 15, Delta Air Lines will extend its non-stop seasonal Saturday flight service from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport to Aruba to a daily, year-round, non-stop flight [...]

Tourism providers urged to embrace social media to sell their product

Tourism providers urged to embrace social media to sell their product Georgetown, GINA.Social media is now deemed one of the most effective ways to connect with people and advertise businesses, and as Guyana continues to initiate ways to promote itself, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is encouraging tourism and hospitality providers to use this medium [...]

Regional push for European cruise market

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribbean region has set its sights on making greater inroads into the European cruise market as a record 12 destinations and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) come together for the Seatrade Med Convention in Marseille, November 27-29, 2012. With the Caribbean facing increased competition from other global cruising regions and a [...]

WestJet launches service to Trinidad and Tobago

“We’re very pleased to offer daily service to Trinidad and Tobago, especially as the islands celebrate the 50th anniversary of their independence,” said Peter Tong, WestJet director, schedule and network planning. “We look forward to further cementing the strong ties that exist between the large Trinidadian community in Canada and their homeland. We also know [...]

EU Commission proposes visa-free travel to citizens of five Caribbean countries

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Citizens from five Caribbean island nations will soon be able to travel to the Schengen area without needing a visa. This will open up to opportunities and advantages both for the EU and the nationals of these five countries. “Travelling without a visa is not just a symbolic gesture – it will [...]

American Airlines to increase flights into Grenada

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — American Airlines will re-introduce a fourth flight into Grenada as of November 21, 2012. In September this year, American Airlines, in collaboration with the government of Grenada, announced a reduction of its schedule, due to a decrease in demand for seats. Minister for Tourism, Sen. George Vincent, in welcoming the announcement, [...]

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