tourism
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Caribbean Tourism sets new performance records
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (16 Feb. 2016) – For the first time since the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) began keeping records, the Caribbean outperformed every major tourism region in the world in setting new arrival and spend records in 2015 while exceeding expectations. International tourist trips to the region grew by seven per cent to 28.7 million visits, much higher than the…
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Survey shows Caribbean tourism growth driving increases in employment and investments
CORAL GABLES, USA — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has released the results of its first annual industry performance and outlook survey, indicating a cautious, but positive period as reported by the region's hospitality and tourism industry stakeholders. The growth in occupancies and revenue stimulated job growth and increased capital expenditures by hoteliers throughout the region. The majority…
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‘Don’t panic’ – CTO, CHTA compiles FAQs on zika, travel to Caribbean
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) have compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Zika virus and travel to the Caribbean. We hope you will find these details helpful. We implore you not to panic,” the tourism organisations said. The spread of the Zika virus in the Americas, with Brazil as…
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Guyana among 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wednesday January 13, 2016 – Guyana is one of the 12 emerging destinations to visit this year, according to Business Insider UK. The South American country is the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nation featured. Broadcast journalist and photojournalist Anisha Shah explains that 2016 is all about emerging destinations. “Wilderness, wildlife and culture; these themes will illuminate the year’s…
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Cruise company to create first ever marine reserve island in Bahamas
Geneva-based global cruise line MSC Cruises has unveiled plans to create an unprecedented exclusive marine reserve island experience in the Bahamas. The project was officially launched recently in Nassau, where Prime Minister Perry Christie and MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago signed a 100-year lease agreement that will enable MSC Cruises to occupy and develop the island to be called…
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CARPHA gets IDB funding to address tourism sustainability challenges
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved funding to the tune of US$800,000 for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to address health, safety and environmental (HSE) threats that challenge the sustainability of tourism in the Caribbean. CARPHA, which has direct responsibility for the execution of the project will work along with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean…
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Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Urges UN Conference to Support CARICOM Position on Climate Change
PARIS, France, Dec 02 2015 – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling on the global community to support CARICOM’s position advocating for a cap on the world’s temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius as part of their deliberations during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, taking place in Paris from Nov. 30 – Dec. 11, 2015. In…
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Caribbean tourist arrivals outpacing other major regions
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is forecasting a five to six per cent growth in tourist arrivals for the region in 2015. The news comes as the region outpaces all other major regions globally, with record numbers for the first six months of 2015. “For the first six months the Caribbean welcomed 14.8 million, approximately 800 thousand or 5.8 per…
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