The 35th International Festival of the Caribbean, based here from July 3 to 9, will be one of the main celebrations for the half millennium (500 years) of the founding of the city, organizers said today.
Florida beach devotees should take an extra measure of precaution to protect against potentially deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm water, CBS News reported. So far, seven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus and two have died in the Sunshine State, according to officials.
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, announced the addition of Morritt's Grand Resort, located in the East End of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
The CEO of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Adam Stewart, was recognized as Jamaica’s Hotelier of the Year. At 34, Adam is the youngest person to have ever won this award, presented by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association.
The MERS outbreak in South Korea now is impacting the cruise industry, with several ships canceling calls to Busan, Jeju Island and Incheon, the port for Seoul.
After a strong 2014, Montserrat has seen a sharp reduction in tourism so far this year, according to the CTO. In 2014, the tiny island near Antigua saw a 22.2 percent increase in tourism arrivals, with a total of 8,804.