Sernatur, Chile’s National Tourism Office, has officially launched the second part of its “Chile es Tuyo” (Chile is Yours) campaign to encourage domestic tourism. The project, which is overseen by Secretary of Tourism Jacqueline Plass, and Sernatur’s National Director Alvaro Castilla, is especially hoped to encourage tourism during the country’s off-season, which runs from March until November.

The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) has just contracted a study of the Barbados brand, which will weigh the thoughts of visitors and stakeholders, as well as "everyday" Barbadians. This is according to Chairman of the BTA Adrian Elcock. He was speaking during the Quarterly Tourism Media Briefing held at Dover Beach Hotel yesterday.

Special Representative of Finland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ambassador Pasi Patokallio discussed matters of cooperation between his country and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) during last week’s 14th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community here in St. Kitts

Attendees to one of the Caribbean’s most important travel fairs agree these were intense working sessions of business and negotiations, as well as a magnificent opportunity to share views on beneficial experiences.

Travelers planning to treat themselves to a break full of luxury and relaxation have been encouraged to consider some of the spas on offer on the Caribbean island of Aruba. The Aruba Tourism Authority recommended locations such as the Larimar Spa at the Radisson hotel, which offers a range of treatments in nine rooms.

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association (JHTA), has signaled that it will be engaging its international partners to resist any attempt by the Government to increase the tourism enhancement fee. Daryl Vaz, the minister with responsibility for information told reporters yesterday that Cabinet has given approval for the fee to be increased.