Create Romance Vacations That Play To Your Strengths

By Warwick Paradise Island – Bahamas Couples seek the perfect location as the backdrop for a destination wedding, marriage proposal or romantic getaway. With 30 destinations and thousands of hotels, the Caribbean provides unlimited options which make it difficult to stand out and find your niche in this lucrative market. Our advice is to create […]

Michelin-Star Chef Roberto Allocca visits the Caribbean for a Culinary Extravaganza

As part of the resort’s series of Delicious Journeys and with the commitment to provide   diverse gastronomic experiences in the Caribbean, Eden Roc at Cap Cana will be hosting Chef Roberto Allocca from Relais Blu for a culinary residency this February, inspired by his restaurant in Capri, Italy. Beginning with “Amore on the Coast”, a […]

Love is in the air: How One Caribbean Resort is Catering to Romance

By Valentines Resort With its secluded beaches, warm weather and spectacular scenery, the Caribbean has long been a favorite destination for couples. Whether they’re modern-day lovebirds bogged down by the hustle and bustle of everyday life and looking for an opportunity to reconnect or newlyweds just beginning their journey, couples have been and continue to […]

An Insurance Policy for Coral Reefs

Written by Jake Kheel, Grupo Puntacana Foundation When we think of natural ecosystems, we rarely imagine them as fixed assets, much less resources that deserve an insurance policy. Recently, however, partners in Cancun, Mexico announced a new insurance policy for the nearby coral reef. The policy used a new and innovative financial model to confront […]

Pure Grenada Implements 24 Hour Marriage License

Deciding to get married in another country is a special decision for any couple. One of the driving factors behind such a decision is the ease at which the process can happen in their favorite destination. Any serious destination wishing to remain competitive in the romance tourism sector needs to ensure it is competitive in […]

CSHAE Hosts Annual Leadership Conference Sponsored by ARDA ROC

The Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Leadership Conference, sponsored by American Resort Development Association – Resort Owners’ Coalition (ARDA-ROC), in Puerto Rico prior to the opening of Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Association executives from 13 hotel associations participated in the AGM and Leadership training including professionals from […]

CHIEF 2018: Innovation through Unity

This year’s Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) will focus on how can the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry can embrace innovation through unity. How can hospitality and tourism leaders in the region share best practices, market the region in a unified manner and support one another professionally? How can we innovate to move the […]

A Vibrant New Marketplace!

This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace displayed a vibrant new look and feel, and celebrated the resiliency of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. An impressive Opening Night Celebration that brought the audience to its feet began this year’s event. The Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra played an homage to Puerto Rican music and culture, including the mega […]

Top Three Romance Travel Trends for 2018

With more couples having travelled together before tying the knot, newlyweds are looking at more unusual ways to ensure that their honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Couples are putting their own stamp on this tradition and reinventing it. Below are 2018 top three romance travel trends your property can implement to set yourself apart as […]