Islazul promises a 2024-2025 high season full of novelties Cuba’s peak tourism season is starting, and the Islazul Hotel Group is offering novelties to mark the period. Among them is the presentation of the Boulevard Hostel (located on Varadero Boulevard) next weekend, following the improvements made for its reopening. For the 2024-2025 winter season, Islazul intends to turn the extraordinary into the ordinary, as highlighted last Friday in the official presentation of all the services and experiences for this period. Hotel Club Tropical, the group’s star product, was the setting for a memorable gala for tour operators, travel agencies and specialized press. Hotel Club Tropical in Varadero Also highlighted was the upcoming launch of the Punta Blanca complex, also in Varadero, while the company stressed that Islazul wishes to continually improve and surpass the experiences it creates for its national and foreign guests. The evening, featuring a 5-course menu [...]

Sandals resorts and beaches resorts turn black friday caribbean “blue” Sandals Resorts International invites travelers to bask in the Caribbean’s bright blue hues with its Black Friday sale kicking off today, offering up to 65% off and up to a $1,500 booking credit, plus one night free on select room categories, on bookings made through December 3rd (Travel Tuesday). The limited-time offer includes a flex pay 0% financing option for 12 months, extending a special perk for vacationers to treat themselves during the year’s busiest shopping season, and is valid for travel through December 3, 2025. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the brands’ philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, Sandals and Beaches will donate $15 for every booking made from Black Friday (November 29) to Travel Tuesday (December 3), helping support ocean conservation and more, preserving the Caribbean’s vibrant blues for generations to come. Caribbean Memories for Less at Sandals Resorts [...]

The Cayman Islands: The ultimate bucket list destination for Luxury, Adventure and Family Fun Photo: Pixabay The Cayman Islands, a true gem of the Caribbean, continues to solidify its position as the ultimate bucket list destination for travellers. With world-class beaches, celebrity chef-driven restaurants, unparalleled dive sites, luxurious accommodations and a plethora of activities, the three-island archipelago offers an unforgettable experience in a dream location. Food enthusiasts who want to explore some of the world’s best dishes can delight in the island’s diverse and sophisticated culinary scene. For fine dining try Blue By Eric Ripert. Having opened in 2006 alongside the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, it is the only Caribbean outpost of the renowned French chef and the only AAA Forbes Five-Star restaurant in the Caribbean. Dining here is not just a meal, but a bucket list experience that tantalises the taste buds and creates lifelong memories. Whether you’re at [...]

Domestic spending buoyed strong growth in the tourism sector this summer The new data shows that the overall 5.8% growth in tourism GDP results from a 7% year-on-year increase in tourism services provided and a 1% rise in tourism goods sold. (Elizabeth Ruiz/Cuartoscuro) New data from the national statistics agency (INEGI) shows Mexico’s tourism sector continues to grow in 2024, a trend that has been unabated since the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2021. The data reveals that second-quarter economic growth in the tourism sector reached 5.8% compared to last year. The data indicates that spending by Mexican tourists rose 2.6% while spending by foreign tourists in Mexico dipped by 2.5%. (Cuartoscuro) On Thursday, INEGI released its report on Quarterly Tourism Activity Indicators for this year’s second quarter. The new data shows that the overall 5.8% growth in tourism GDP results from a 7% year-on-year increase [...]