Earth Day at Divi Resorts
Divi Resorts operates eight resorts spanning across the Caribbean. Each resort is committed to operating in accordance with the company-wide Divi Green Initiatives Policy. Throughout the year, Divi Resorts participates in beach cleanups and host events that benefit environmental protection agencies. Earth Day Beach Clean Up at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Aruba Divi Aruba […]
Sandals Injects Over $106,000 in Environment Conservation Initiative
Written by Sandals Foundation The Sandals Foundation in Saint Lucia has injected more than EC$106,000 or US$40,000 in a two-year partnership with Fauna and Flora International (FFI) in a bid to deliver effective conservation practices in the island.The partnership will see the protection and preservation of the endangered Lansan (or incense) tree, unique to Saint […]
Green Against Brown : The Most Sustainable Way To Address The Sargassum Issue
Written by CDO Innov According to various experts, the brownish unwelcome visitor is expected to land once again on the shores this year. Because the beaches have economical but also ecological value for the tourism industry, the solutions to tackle the invasion must be as efficient as environment friendly. Here is a brief comparative evaluation […]
Enjoy Special Discounts at Industry Events
Written by CDO Innov International Tourism Expo (ETI) 2016 Date: May 11-14, 2016 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Who is Attending: over 700 Caribbean Specialists including 125 Fully Hosted Travel Agents from the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, and China Who Should Exhibit: Hoteliers, Destinations, Tour Operators, Airlines, Cruise Lines Offer Details: Save 10% on […]
Family Travel is part of Weddings
For many families, the only time a reunion occurs is when there is a wedding. For Caribbean hotels, this is a golden opportunity. Destination weddings are often more affordable than hometown weddings. In 2015, according to TheKnot, the average cost of a hometown wedding was $30,000. Caribbean hotels have a unique selling opportunity – to […]
Happy Anniversary OBM International!
For 80 years OBM International has been turning architectural dreams into living, breathing, enduring history. In 1936, Wilfred Onions and Valmer Bouchard joined together to fulfill an epic vision which has changed the face of the Caribbean and blazed a trail for sustainability throughout the region. OBM International, Mr. Bill Bissell in particular, have been […]
Celebrate Earth Hour with Us!
Every year during Earth Hour, millions of people around the world join together to highlight the urgent need to address climate change. But this year, something is different. For the first time in the fight against climate change, momentum is on our side. In December, leaders from 196 nations heeded the world’s collective call to […]
Antigua and Barbuda Pioneering in Clean Energy in the Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda’s electricity sector has just got much closer to becoming the greenest in the whole of the Caribbean. The national target to generate 20 per cent of the required electricity from solar energy is almost tangible. Yesterday, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda together with the UK-based clean energy provider PV Energy Limited […]
Hospitality Industry Jumps Aboard LEED
A new report by the U.S. Green Building Council highlights the rising popularity of LEED certifications among hotels worldwide. That certification could help your organization put on a sustainable event. Looking to ensure that your meeting is sustainable? A good place to start might be to check if venues have received a Leadership in Energy […]
Champion Environmental Causes and Add Value to Your Property
Written by Joanna Moses-Wothke, Blue Flag & LEAF Trinidad and Tobago Asclepius Green Las Cuevas Beach, located on the North coast of Trinidad, is the only Blue Flag certified beach in the Southern English-speaking Caribbean since January 2015. This means Las Cuevas beach has met internationally recognised standards for safety and environmental awareness and is […]