Caribbean

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference predicts Record Breaking number of participants

Record Attendance at Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference
With experts forecasting continued industry growth, and a record-breaking 522 delegates in attendance – a nearly 30% increase over last year – a positive mood prevailed at the 12th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC), which took place earlier this month at the Hyatt Regency [...]


Dental Tourism in Mexico: Underinsured Texan Saves 68% on Major Dental Surgery Facilitated by Healthbase

Khan who suffered from jaw problems since childhood saved a huge 68% on his dental bill by having his dental surgery in Mexico. Thanks to Healthbase, the award-winning medical tourism and dental tourism facilitator that arranged his dental travel abroad, Khan was able to rescue his deteriorating gums.
Americans choose to travel overseas for dental care [...]


Las Terrazas Real Estate Development in Belize Releases Phase II Residences at Pre-construction Prices

After a very successful ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by the prime minister of Belize a few months ago, Las Terrazas began welcoming occupants into its finished phase I construction. Now Las Terrazas is making available recently released phase II residences at pre-construction prices for a limited time this spring.
Amid North America’s housing and [...]


American Airlines to launch Flights between Miami and Caribbean Island of Grenada

American Airlines is to open another new route from South Florida to the Caribbean this fall when the airline begins nonstop service from Miami to the southern Caribbean island of Grenada.
American will begin flying between Miami and Grenada on 20 November 2008, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured with 16 seats in First Class and 132 [...]


International Community Tourism Retreat in Jamaica 2008

“Tourism Entrepreneurship –Sustaining and Transforming Communities”
The 1st IIPT International Community Tourism Retreat will be held from June 20-24, 2008 in Kingston, Jamaica at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in association with the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA), the Ministry of Tourism, the Jamaica Tourist Board, and Countrystyle Community Tourism Network.
Theme for the Retreat is “Tourism [...]


Moderate Growth Expected for Caribbean Travel & Tourism Industry

Caribbean Travel & Tourism is expected to generate close to US $57 billion in 2008 rising to US $100.5 billion over the next ten years, according to the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research launched today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its strategic partner Accenture.
Overall the TSA results reveal moderate growth [...]


Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit offers travelers the chance to win their dream vacation

Turn your travel fantasy into reality now with Riviera Nayarit’s “Design your Dream Vacation” contest. This contest offers travelers the opportunity to design their ideal Riviera Nayarit getaway and if they win, their dream will be fulfilled. Contestants can learn about the many attractions of the region on the destination website (www.rivieranayarit.com) and include the [...]