Viewing posts from : April 2016
Green is the New Black: Eco-Friendly Offerings to Boost Revenue
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As the world is becoming more and more environmentally conscience, the tourism industry needs to step up to the challenge. Many travelers are drawn to properties that recognize the importance of living sustainably. According to the International Ecotourism Society (TIES), although ecotourism is a new concept, it is growing three times faster than the entire […]
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CHTA CEO Attends the Annual General Meeting of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA)
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“Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) incredible rise to the top echelon of the region’s tourism destinations is to be commended,” according to Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) CEO and Director General Frank Comito during his recent address to members at the Annual General Meeting of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA). […]
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Barbados Enters Phase Two of Sustainable Tourism Initiative
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Barbados continues to make solid progress toward achieving global standards in sustainable tourism. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Donna Cadogan, confirmed that in January 2016, the island commenced the second phase of the Sustainable Destinations Alliance for the Americas (SDAA) initiative. The SDAA partners include the Organization of American States (OAS), Caribbean Tourism […]
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Air Europa to Launch 787 Dreamliner Flights to Santo Domingo
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Spanish air carrier Air Europa will be launching 787 Dreamliner flights to the Dominican Republic from Madrid beginning in November 2016. Click here for further details (Source: Caribbean Journal).
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Water & Wellness
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Written by OBM International On average 16% of a hotel’s total potable water use and expense is used for irrigating and maintaining landscapes, as estimated by the EPA. Reclaiming grey water from spa facilities and hotels is one way of creating a sustainable solution to watering lawns and gardens. It also reduces water consumption in […]
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Support Your Caribbean National Teams with #IslandPride2016
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The National Culinary Teams competing at Taste of the Caribbean will display the amazing talent, creativity and rich culture of the Caribbean. The teams are proudly representing you, so show them some virtual love and support! Celebrate all 13 National Culinary Teams: Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Jamaica Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Suriname, […]
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