George Myers, a force within the Caribbean tourism industry who played a major role in the development of Paradise Island as president and CEO of Resorts International, died recently at his home in Nassau. The Jamaican-born Myers moved to the Bahamas in…
InterCaribbean Airways added two planes to its fleet and expanded its flight schedule to Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The introduction of a 50-seat Embraer 145 Jet and 48-passenger ATR42-500 series turboprop increases interCaribbean’s…
Anguilla is banking on infrastructure improvements to help its tourism industry. But that doesn’t mean the island is changing its tourism strategy. The island has traditionally shunned crowds of visitors — it has no all-inclusives and is not a cruise ship destination…
The Bequia Beach Hotel in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has added two villas to its lineup, with a third in the works. The villas are part of the new Grenadine Hills complex, which consists of ultraluxury villas that are inspired by…
Like the brand’s other all-inclusives, the Zoetry Marigot Bay St. Lucia prides itself on being intimate and personal, a haven for relaxation. On a recent visit, I learned why. Upon arrival, the staff greeted me with “welcome home.” In my room, I…
The fall 2022 Hawaii Resident Sentiment Survey was released earlier this month by the state of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. The survey helps the state understand how tourism affects residents. Resident sentiment has been measured since 1988. The…
Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay has unveiled new tennis and wellness offerings. The property will host ongoing tennis clinics, in partnership with former tennis pro Kevin Hale, and wellness retreats, teaming up with the Erika Bloom Collective. The new…
While Cancun and the Riviera Maya may have all the brands your clients dream of when it comes to enjoying creature comforts on vacation — international hotel brands, familiar restaurant chains, car rental agencies — one brand has always been missing: Uber….
An oceanfront resort on the island of Kauai, The Cliffs at Princeville, is offering a new electric car-sharing service, in partnership with Envoy Hawaii, as a resort amenity. “It’s firstly a convenience,” said Cliffs general manager Jim Braman in a press release,…
The Timbers Kauai has a new bird and wildlife tour that takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. It’s led by the property’s biology technician, Alan Silva, who has been with the property for 35 years. “The tour gives you a…