The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has called for a formal partnership between the region’s tourism sector and those responsible for implementing the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement…
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Hurricane Maria causes widespread devastation in Dominica
The Caribbean island of Dominica has seen “widespread devastation” following the impact of Hurricane Maria, according to prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit.The storm is currently moving roug…
Four Seasons embarks on Astir Palace Vouliagmeni restoration
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, the Greek hospitality market leader, have announced plans to bring the first Four Seasons hotel to Greece on the Astir Palace peninsula.…
Wow and Icelandair each will launch Dallas service
Iceland’s dueling airlines will make Dallas/Fort Worth their newest battleground next May.Icelandair will start flying four times per week to Reykjavik on May 30. Dallas will be Icelandair&rsquo…
VisitBritain lures US tourists with new Kingsman campaign
VisitBritain is tempting US tourists to discover the exciting, secretive and adventurous side of Britain in a new film tourism campaign ahead of Kingsman: The Golden Circle.The film, from director Mat…
ms Koningsdam to showcase international art collection
One of the most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board.The line’s newest vessel, ms Koningsdam, which launched in April 201…
USA’s Outdoor Art Cities delights for Solo Traveller
For some, seeing art can be a meditative experience worth doing alone. Going at an individual pace allows for intimate moments, reflection and extra time to sketch or write, for the creatively incline…
Cruise lines alter sailings, cancel others
The three largest cruise lines sailing from Florida canceled and altered upcoming cruise itineraries in response to Hurricane Irma’s effect on both Caribbean and Florida ports.Norwegian Cruise L…
Brand USA’s journey to 100M visitors to take longer than planned
Brand USA has pushed back its target date for the U.S. to reach 100 million international visitors. The travel-promotion bureau had planned to get there by 2021 but the new goal is 2023.The original g…
With Irma looming, tourists leave Florida Keys and hotels close
KEY LARGO, Fla. — Hotels in this Upper Keys town were shuttered at midday Wednesday as Hurricane Irma barreled in the direction of South Florida as a monstrous Category 5 storm.Officials in the …