MIAMI - An overwhelming majority of Caribbean hotels are reconsidering using Booking.com as a result of the new commission policy which they claim is aimed at generating additional revenue for the online giant at the expense of consumers, the region's destinations, hotels and employees. 

MIAMI - Leading tourism stakeholders from the Bahamas and St. Lucia took top honors at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) annual Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards Celebration before a packed house last week at the Hyatt Regency Miami.

MIAMI - Veteran tourism executive John Bell will receive the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's (CHTA) Icon of Hospitality Award at the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), taking place at the Hyatt Regency Miami, June 21-23, 2019.

MIAMI - St. Maarten hotel association executive Wyb Meijer, Aruban guest experience supervisor Berlinda Engelhardt, and Puerto Rican Security Supervisor Luis de Jesus were named among three Caribbean tourism industry stakeholders who have exemplified excellence across the region's bread and butter industry. 

ANTIGUA - Five Caribbean countries and territories were recognized for their early achievement of the ambitious marine protection target they committed to when joining the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI). 

PARIS, FRANCE –As part of Jamaica’s goal of generating greater global awareness and increasing visitor arrivals, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism and Donovan White, Director of Tourism, were in Paris this week to meet with France’s major tour operators.

ST.LUCIA - Leading Caribbean hotelier, Sanovnik Destang, Executive Director of Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia, is encouraging fellow tourism industry professionals to fully embrace the use of technology to drive business to their hotels, restaurants and attractions.

MIAMI - The United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has launched a vigorous summer campaign to market the islands' unique carnival and festivals.

NEW YORK, NY – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) joined the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in celebrating the 45th edition of Caribbean Week in New York City, held June 1-9. The destination boasted a strong presence, attending and co-sponsoring various events throughout the week, targeting the media, Diaspora community and local New Yorkers.

ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) continues to survey visitors to ensure that the destination’s product and experiences exceed expectations. The Authority conducts quarterly Visitor Motivation Surveys and the latest results reinforce that visitors enjoy what Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique have to offer.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Following the U.S. government's renewed restrictions on travel to Cuba, the U.S. Virgin Islands government is working closely with the cruise lines to help them as they race to rework their itineraries. 

PARIS, FRANCE – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) continues to lend its support to the Reggae Girlz and during their historic World Cup debut in France, has been promoting the destination’s message encouraging fans to keep Jamaica top of mind when planning a vacation.