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Guyana
 The
accelerated promotion of Guyana's nature-based tourism
product is the focus of the recently released 2008 issue
of Explore Guyana, the country's official Tourist Guide.
The new full-color publication which forms part of the
country's efforts to promote Guyana as a unique
Caribbean tourism destination features the attractions
of the Kaietur Falls and details the range of
nature-based experiences to be derived from the diverse
settings of Guyana's hinterland. The timing of the new
issue of Explore Guyana is seen as an initiative by the
Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG),
publishers, to accelerate the marketing of the country's
tourism product ahead of the August 2008 Caribbean
Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA).
Anguilla
Effective January 1, 2008, all visitors traveling
through the seaports will be required to pay an
embarkation tax of EC$53.00 or US$20.00 per adult and
EC$26.50 or US$10.00 per child (5-12). Anguillians,
residents of Anguilla, residents of St. Martin / Sint
Maarten, and day-trippers will continue to pay EC$13.00
or US$5.00; no charge for children under 12 years.
Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has relaunched the
Puerto Rico Now promotion, which was introduced last
year and gives travelers a food-and-beverage credit for
choosing to vacation on the island. To participate,
clients must book a stay of at least four nights through
GoGo Worldwide Vacations or online via
www.gotopuertotico.com, Expedia or Orbitz by January
21, for travel through April 30. Upon checkout, they
will receive a $250 food and beverage credit.
Participating hotels include the Caribe Hilton, El
Convento, Holiday Inn San Juan, Radisson Ambassador, San
Juan Marriott and the Normandie Hotel in the San Juan
area; the Gran Meliá and the Wyndham Rio Mar in the
northeast; the Howard Johnson in Porta Caribe in the
southern region; and the Rincón Beach Resort and Western
Bay in the west in Porta del Sol.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority
requires a suitable professional to fill the position of
Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Job Profile: The
CEO is responsible for the overall management of the St.
Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, a State
Corporation which operates locally and internationally
in a strategic approach to attract visitors, optimize
tourism expenditure and sustain a competitive St.
Vincent and the Grenadines tourism product. The CEO
reports to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
For a detailed description of responsibilities and
qualifications, please
click here (downloadable pdf file).
Applications must be received no later than February 29,
2008. Applications received after February 29th
will not be considered.
Members may send one submission per issue to email
address:
lortiz@caribbeanhotelassociation.com. Maximum length is
200 words; longer submissions will be edited down as
necessary. If item is time-sensitive, please indicate
clearly the dates of validity.
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