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By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s looking to be a very Merry Christmas for the Caribbean. With a quick rebound from this fall’s hurricanes, the Caribbean’s hotel industry is reporting a surge in holiday bookings, according to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. The CHTA said it canvassed a number of destinations to see…
By Alexander Britell There’s a new way to stay on Barbados’ platinum coast. And it’s rather special. Barbados’ Elegant Hotels has done it again with the debut of the totally transformed adults-only Treasure Beach, a modern but charming, luxurious retreat on the West Coast. The boutique all-suite hotel, which has 35 units, held its…
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is reporting strong sponsor and delegate interest in the upcoming Caribbean Travel Marketplace, to be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. CHTA’s Director General Frank Comito said major airlines, tour operators, meeting planners, destinations, hotels and attractions have already signed…
By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the most sought-after villa destination in the Caribbean? Right now it’s the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to a new report from villa rental giant Villas of Distinction. Turks and Caicos was ranked as the third most-sought-after villa destination, based on “industry insights,” according to the company. It…
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from Gatwick Airport to Barbados launched this weekend. The weekly flight from Gatwick joins Thomas Cook’s existing three-times weekly flights to Barbados from Manchester. “We have a long and established relationship with Barbados and [Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc], and I am delighted that we can now offer…