Travel Industry News - Caribbean Regional News

Itineraries up to 25 days, diverse ports of call and a rare mid-size ship experience highlight Holland America Line's 2013-14 Caribbean season that features eight of the line's premium vessels sailing round-trip from either Fort Lauderdale or Tampa, Fla.

The delegation returned with a renewed perspective on living and economic conditions in Cuba with their sights on continuing the discussion on how best to pursue the goal of re-instituting economic ties with the nation.

Trinidad and Tobago has become UNWTO’s 156th Member State as the country rejoins the Organization after 35 years. The announcement was made by the Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening of the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas starting today in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Network of Travel Leaders Convenes For Bi-Annual Meeting, Announces New Sustainability Transparency Tool

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the organization's top position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with responsibilities for the overall operation of the Association.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced that Vanessa Ledesma will assume the role of director of operations, a new position with responsibilities for overall day-to-day oversight of the Association. She will retain her position as director of conferences and events, a job she has held for the past 12 years.

Caribbean Event Set For Jan. 20 - 22, 2013 At Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Haiti can capitalize on its natural and cultural resources to get the country back on the world tourism map, thereby contributing to its overall recovery and development. This was the main message of UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, during his first official visit to Haiti (27-30 October 2012).

Friendly Planet Travel has received a two-year renewal of its people-to-people license for legal travel to Cuba, valid through September 30, 2014.

With the refitting of the tall ship Mandalay, Windjammer Sailing Adventures (www.SailWindjammer.com) has restored a cherished cruising experience to the Caribbean.