STR: 2016-17 U.S. School Breaks Will Shift Hotel Demand
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STR’s 2016-17 School Break Report shows two significant school holiday shifts and a wide variance in overall U.S. school calendars.“It is important for hoteliers to understand how even a one- […]
Read MoreDominica Government Commits To LIAT
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A three-day meeting aimed at improving airlift in the Caribbean began with Dominica Tourism Minister, Robert Tonge defending the decision of Dominica’s government to acquire shares in the debt-troubled regional […]
Read MoreFirst Commercial Air Service To Cuba Approved
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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on Friday approved six airlines for commercial air service to Cuban destinations outside of Havana. American, Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier, Sun Country and the Florida […]
Read MoreNorwegian Launching New Nonstop Caribbean Flights
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European carrier Norwegian is expanding its service to the French Caribbean. The carrier, which launched major new flights between the Northeast and Martinique and Guadeloupe last year, has announced plans […]
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness
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It only takes one storm to change your business, life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. The Caribbean is an area prone to tropical […]
Read MoreOwning The Conversation: Travel Crisis Management in a 24 Second News Cycle Written by Worldmedia
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Written by Worldmedia While it takes years to build a brand’s reputation, it can all be undone in a few hours. Thanks to social media, travel blogs and the ability […]
Read MoreEnvironmental Design For Hurricane Preparedness Q&A with OBM International’s Jennifer Davidson
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With all eyes on this year’s hurricane season, we look to experts in various design disciplines to help us understand what can be done during the design stage of projects […]
Read MoreCaribbean Hoteliers Look To Cuba Following Challenging Winter Season
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CHTA officials are working with Cuba’s government to help create the country’s first hotel and tourism association, said Frank Comito, CHTA’s chief executive. The Cuba initiative is one of several […]
Read MoreTravel + Leisure Survey: Tourists Still Coming To Zika-Affected Caribbean
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A survey by Travel + Leisure shows that most vacationers are sticking to their travel plans to Zika affected islands in the Caribbean despite advisories to do otherwise. The publication’s […]
Read MoreMeeting Technology Evolves With Changing Guest Needs
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Meetings aren’t what they used to be. Attendees don’t just sit around a long table reading off a packet or simply sit listening to a presenter with a set of […]
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