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photo: Wikipedia/World Travel & Tourism Council Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has cautioned global leaders that any requirement for proof of vaccination for travel, which does not take into account the unequal access and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally, could be considered discriminatory. The Minister made his comments in his capacity as Chair of the…
This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelee, which destroyed the city of St. Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more…
St Barth is eyeing a tourism reopening in mid-May, according to the island’s tourism officials. The destination has been closed fro tourism since early February. The French government has mandated that St Barth will need to implement a “strong and immediate” vaccination campaign for the borders to reopen. That campaign, organized by the French…
The practical tools and resources will support tourism industry leaders as they navigate the recovery process ~ BRIDGETOWN – As the region’s tourism industry looks to recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has teamed up with one of its allied members to make available practical tools and resources to…
The state government of Quintana Roo—home to popular destinations like Cancún, Tulum and the Riviera Maya—has just introduced the VISITAX system to facilitate payment of a new tourism tax, which takes effect on April 1.Passed by Quintana Roo’s State Congress late last year, the new policy requires that all international visitors over the age of…
Photo: VB Bird Airport/Facebook The government of Antigua and Barbuda has begun the COVID-19 vaccination process for frontline workers in the Tourism Industry. Speaking on the accelerated vaccination process for those within the country’s vital tourism industry, chief executive officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James said: “We are encouraged by…
Diamond Resorts CEO Michael Flaskey on the state of the travel industry. Airbnb is working to help the Caribbean recover from the coronavirus pandemic.The vacation rental network is partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization to promote “safe, responsible travel to the region,” according to a recent press release.As a tech company, Airbnb is lending its…
MIAMI, FLORIDA – As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched Forward Together, an initiative which encourages industry stakeholders to join their colleagues…
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