WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Caribbean, with connections and relations spread across the region, intra-island travel is frequent.
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NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas government says it is looking at the possibility of allowing commercial travel into the Caribbean archipelago by or before next month.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The government here is set to re-open the Jamaica’s ports of entry for international travelers on June 15.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The U.S. Virgin Islands will reopen its doors to leisure travelers on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Jamaica Prepares For June 15 Reopening to International Travelers and Announces New Safety Protocols
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travelers on June 15. The country is currently repatriating 8,000 Jamaican nationals who have been stranded overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Additionally, an extensive set of operational protocols were announced, including health screening before entry and upon entry, which will be implemented to manage risks to workers, communities and travelers. From planning the trip to enjoying the destination, the protocols address all stages of the visitors journey, incorporating the lifecycle of prevention, detection and response.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, –As countries around the world begin to open their borders up to international travelers, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort has opened its doorsand began welcoming guests back to the world’s most romantic resort.
ST.LUCIA - Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia is offering resort credits on future stays to travelers who donate to a relief fund created to support its staff members during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The governments of St. Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda plan to re-open their borders this month after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shut down the Caribbean nations’ international travel industry.
NASSAU, Bahamas, – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, along with the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Committee, a group comprised of public and private sector partners, announced today a collaborative plan for re-opening the country’s borders and tourism sector, as well as the resumption of international commercial travel starting July 1. A press conference provided details of the “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan” to be used as an approved, comprehensive guide of health and safety protocol to be followed consistently across the country.
“Travel Advisors Remain Top Priority for Sandals and Beaches Resorts on National Travel Advisor Day”
MONTEGO BAY, – Sandals Resorts International, the leader in all inclusive Caribbean vacations, is honored to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to their trusted partners in the travel advisor community today on National Travel Advisor Day. Sandals® and Beaches® has always believed in the value of a travel advisor and developed several programs that aimed to strengthen that partnership. To showcase their unwavering support during these unprecedented times, the resort company has made significant changes to their Travel Advisor programs to extend their gratitude in response to COVID-19.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - The borders of the Cayman Islands will remain officially closed, at least until Sept. 1.
Grenada, – Joyau des Caraibes Ltd, owner of Silversands Grenada, which is considered to be one of the top luxury resorts in the Caribbean, has announced the acquisition of Port Louis Maritime Village and the undeveloped lands at Mount Cinnamon resort – two iconic properties on the Caribbean island of Grenada.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica,– For nearly 40 years, Sandals Resorts has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to enjoy their Caribbean vacation worry-free. In preparation to welcome guests back to the beauty and warmth of the Caribbean, the company today introduced Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, building on its existing industry-leading practices to guarantee cleanliness standards and heightened health and safety measures that address changing consumer expectations amidst COVID-19.
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