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Barbados’ contrasts

Barbados’ contrasts Photo: Pixabay By Marina Menéndez/ Special to TTC no. 292 Barbados is not only an excellent place to enjoy the always blue, warm and placid waters of the Caribbean. This small island, which in 2021 proclaimed republican life and broke the political link with the British Commonwealth, preserves these traces in its cultural identity. That is why some sometimes called it “little England,” and it is a museum in itself. The attire of its black women is surprising with hats in the style of the English monarchy for “special occasions,” and the chivalry of the soberly dapper men when they welcome you in any hotel is very European. Great Britain is also in the winding layout of the streets and the old buildings that can be seen in Bridgetown, the capital. Because of these values, UNESCO declared the city a World Heritage Site in 2011, and considered [...]

By |2023-11-03T09:02:01-04:002 de November de 2023|Outstanding news, Tourism, WTM|0 Comments
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Caribbean Tourism is gradually improving

Caribbean Tourism is Gradually Improving The overall Caribbean Tourism sector is doing exceptionally well, promising a successful future. International tourists to the region increased by 19.2 percent or 2.1 million tourists  in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. In fact, the region, by the end of the first half of 2023, stood close to pre pandemic levels at only 4.7 percent behind, compared to the same period in 2022 when the region was 20 percent behind, an indication of massive growth. This was revealed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization Chairman Dr. Kenneth Bryan at the SOTIC Press Conference on October 13th. He further zoomed into the region highlighting that OECS countries saw the strongest surge with a 32.6 percent increase, while international tourist trips to other commonwealth countries increased by 28.5 percent. “Those to the Dutch Caribbean grew by 14.6 percent,” he added. Read more: [...]

By |2023-10-31T09:27:43-04:0031 de October de 2023|Tourism|0 Comments
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NEWSCTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference opens in Turks and Caicos on wednesday

NEWSCTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference opens in Turks and Caicos on wednesday After a hiatus of five years, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) flagship event, the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) is set to kick off tomorrow at The Shore Club in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Bringing together government and private sector tourism leaders from its member nations under the theme “Invest. Innovate. Inspire – A New Model for Caribbean Tourism Growth”, SOTIC provides stakeholders a unique opportunity to collaboratively examine tourism investment and financing in the Caribbean. Presiding over the conference for the first time, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the intergovernmental body, invited delegates to share their perspectives on how best to invigorate the Caribbean tourism industry and establish efficient frameworks for prosperous public-private partnerships during the two-day conference, which follows two days of destination briefings for members of the media and business [...]

By |2023-10-31T09:23:08-04:0031 de October de 2023|Business|0 Comments
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ATM 2024 to explore the full spectrum of travel and tourism

ATM 2024 to explore the full spectrum of travel and tourism Attendees from around the world will explore opportunities spanning the full spectrum of travel and tourism – including leisure, business, luxury and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) – at the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in the UAE from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May 2024. Revenue in the global travel and tourism market is projected to reach $854.7 billion this year, according to research conducted by Statista. The sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.42 per cent during the period 2023-27, passing the trillion-dollar mark within the next four years. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, and Arabian Travel Market, said: “Holidaymakers represent a crucial focus for the Middle East’s travel community, but leisure is only one component of a much [...]

By |2023-10-31T09:14:58-04:0031 de October de 2023|Events|0 Comments
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Coral Carib project begins to restore corals in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica

Coral Carib project begins to restore corals in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica Pixabay/marcelokato The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in collaboration with the Grupo Puntacana Foundation and the Dominican Foundation for Marine Studies (FUNDEMAR), has unveiled the Coral Carib program. This regional initiative aims to restore and conserve coral reefs in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, which collectively host 60% of the Caribbean’s coral reefs. The project has a six-year timeline and a budget of 10.8 million euros provided by the International Initiative for Climate Protection (IKI) of the Government of Germany. Coral Carib seeks to enhance marine biodiversity in 1,871 hectares of priority coral reefs in these four Caribbean countries. It employs a science-based approach and focuses on the Sureste Arrecifes Marine Sanctuary (SAMAR) in the Dominican Republic. The project identifies “Coral Climate Refuges” using historical temperature models, future projections, hurricane impact data, and coral connectivity. [...]

By |2023-10-31T09:06:44-04:0031 de October de 2023|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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International Congress of Tourism and Local Development culminates in Cuba

International Congress of Tourism and Local Development culminates in Cuba The 5th International Congress of Marketing, Local Development and Tourism concludes today at the Havana Convention Palace, after three days of debate. Convened by the Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca University of Pinar del Río, the congress had the participation of more than 450 delegates participated in the event, including professionals from Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile and Uruguay. The forum was a favorable space to debate the challenges of new economic actors, their link with local governments and business opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized technology-based companies and in agro-food sectors. The congress was mainly aimed at promoting the formation of networks and South-South and triangular cooperation of people and institutions, as well as encouraging public policies to incorporate the various dimensions of local and sustainable development in their management agendas. In 11 scientific workshops, held in [...]

By |2023-11-02T13:45:29-04:0031 de October de 2023|Events, Outstanding news|0 Comments
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TTC Special: Which dark tourism sites do you prefer?

TTC Special: Which dark tourism sites do you prefer? Foto: Pixabay/ELG21 By Frank Martin If you are looking for a good "dark tourism site" around the world, experts advise that you decide in advance whether you want to experience a horror movie moment or get closer to certain terrible calamities in human history. Dark Tourism is an offer that is always linked to tragedy. But in such an area it can be a simple farce that imitates a horror film, or a harsh historical lesson. The offers of this modality worldwide maintain definitions that allow you to know which places to select that are in accordance with the objectives of each tourist. A good part of the offers are not defined only by their deaths or catastrophes but by their historical value. Within the framework of these you can find places that were battlefields, for example, of the First [...]

By |2023-10-31T08:58:20-04:0031 de October de 2023|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments
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Dominican Republic and Suriname seal agreement to strengthen air transport between both countries

Dominican Republic and Suriname seal agreement to strengthen air transport between both countries President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic and President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname have signed four historic agreements aimed at strengthening their countries’ economies. These agreements cover various sectors, including energy, agriculture, the hydrocarbon industry, and air services. One of the significant agreements is the Memorandum of Understanding on Air Services, which focuses on enhancing aviation cooperation between the two nations. It outlines various aspects of air cooperation, such as airline designations, traffic rights, code-sharing, and charter operations. This agreement aims to improve connectivity and facilitate the transportation of passengers and goods between the Dominican Republic and Suriname. President Abinader also mentioned the potential for a special relationship in the tourism sector. The Dominican Republic is willing to share its experience to help Suriname develop its ecotourism potential. Dominican Today Read more: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2023/10/10/dominican-republic-and-suriname-seal-agreement-to-strengthen-air-transport-between-both-countries/

By |2023-10-23T10:15:46-04:0023 de October de 2023|Business|0 Comments
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Private Internet Access’ worldwide network gets bigger and better with new server locations

Private Internet Access' worldwide network gets bigger and better with new server locations businessman in black suite using tablet control the world , internet of things concept Private Internet Access (PIA), a leading virtual private network (VPN) provider, is proud to announce a substantial expansion to its global server network - increasing the number of countries in their network from 84 to 91. As one of the few (if not the only) VPN providers who already offer server options in all 50 US states, PIA have continued to build upon this as part of their journey to continue looking for new ways to meet users' needs and to address specific requests. In response to growing user demand for secure and private internet connections worldwide, PIA is now taking their server network to the next level - with new server locations for regions currently underserved by other VPN providers. PIA [...]

By |2023-10-23T10:12:33-04:0023 de October de 2023|Tourism|0 Comments
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FITUR 2024 positions itself as the leading trade fair for the tourism sector

FITUR 2024 positions itself as the leading trade fair for the tourism sector Photo: FITUR official site Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the 44th edition of FITUR is set to take place from 24 to 28 January 2024 at Madrid’s trade fair centre. According to FITUR’s director, María Valcarce, the outlook for the next edition is looking bright and everything points to the trade fair expanding to occupy more than 140,000 m2 of space across 9 halls, bringing together more than 9,000 companies and over 150,000 professional visitors from the world tourism industry from 145 countries. It is also estimated that around 100,000 people will visit FITUR over the weekend. Figures that already placed FITUR at the forefront of the major international tourism fairs at the last edition. According to the Chairman of IFEMA’s Executive Committee, Jose Vicente de los Mozos “we are immensely proud of FITUR’s world leadership. It [...]

By |2023-10-23T10:09:31-04:0023 de October de 2023|Events|0 Comments
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