Haiti’s economy to outpace all of its Caribbean neighbors
February 17, 2014
Four years after an earthquake killed 300,000 of its people and devastated its capital city, Haiti will outpace all its Caribbean neighbors in terms of economic growth.
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Guadeloupe tries to raise profile in lucrative U.S. market
February 14, 2014
Tourism authorities on French-speaking Guadeloupe want to make sure you don’t confuse their island with Mexico’s Isla Guadalupe, a volcanic Pacific biosphere reserve famous for its great white sharks.
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DR once again leads in Caribbean tourism arrivals
February 12, 2014
The undisputed king of Caribbean tourism, the Dominican Republic consistently attracts more visitors to its shores than any other country in the region.
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Despite thawing of bilateral relations, Cuba still off-limits to most American tourists
February 11, 2014
Will 2014 be the year Washington finally takes Cuba off the State Department list of “terrorist-supporting states” which also includes Iran, Sudan and Syria?
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Bermuda seeks new incentives to lure wealthy tourists
February 7, 2014
Bermuda, a popular island destination only two hours by air from BWI Marshall International Airport, wants Americans to relax on its white-sand beaches, play golf on its carefully manicured golf courses and enjoy its elegant nightlife. Yet the island’s tourism industry remains stagnant, with little or no growth expected this year.
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Taxes, deficit threaten Barbados tourism-based economy
February 6, 2014
Economic difficulties in Europe and the ever-increasing air passenger duty (APD) imposed by Great Britain have combined to threaten the Barbados tourism industry.
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As new hotels rise in the Bahamas, so does violent crime
February 5, 2014
Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport has officially opened its new terminal for domestic flights and international departures, marking the completion of a four-year, $409 million redevelopment of the largest airport in the Bahamas.
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Caribbean has high hopes for tourism recovery in ’14
February 3, 2014
The Caribbean will enjoy steady growth in its all-important tourism sector as the U.S. economy continues its recovery, but serious issues — ranging from violent crime in some destinations like the Bahamas and Trinidad to the widely despised U.K. air passenger duty — could prevent the region from realizing its full potential in 2014.
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Puerto Rico is top Caribbean island in USA Today poll
January 14, 2014
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company recently announced the island has been selected as the number one Caribbean Island in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award Contest.
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A look back at ’13’s economic ups and downs
January 2, 2014
Puerto Rico's economy continued to be a hot button issue as growth continued to stall.
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Verdanza Hotel management betting on good 5th year
December 31, 2013
The Verdanza Hotel, an independent full-service hotel, is entering its fifth year of operations with optimism and betting on a good peak tourism season that will fuel its projects in 2014, and beyond.
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New Jewish center to pump $5M into local economy
December 11, 2013
The construction of a Chabad Jewish Center in Isla Verde will inject $5 million into the local economy and create 50 direct and indirect jobs, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla said Tuesday at the groundbreaking for the project.
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PRHTA heralds holiday season at ‘Saborea Winter Party’
December 11, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association officially kicked off the holiday season this past weekend with the culinary celebration of Saborea Puerto Rico Winter party at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Isla Verde.
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Puerto Rico must ‘unleash tourism potential’ to compete
December 10, 2013
Given world tourism trends, Puerto Rico needs to focus on new markets, such as Germany, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom, to find success in a highly competitive sector and lure tourists to its shores, to be able to reduce its reliance on other industries.
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Hyatt Place Bayamón pursues medical, sports tourism
December 5, 2013
With 5,000 hotel room nights already booked during a pre-opening sale launched three months ago, the $49.5 million Hyatt Place & El Tropical Casino opened for business Wednesday in Bayamón, bringing the global brand back to Puerto Rico after a 10-year hiatus.
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