Two Barbadian entrepreneurs are charting the way in promoting the Barbados golf product within the Canadian market.
Expecting a strong increase in visitor arrivals this year, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board is welcoming new explorers and returning friends looking for a rejuvenating vacation filled with sun, fun, and relaxation. The island continues to accommodate travelers with increased airline seats, hotel, spa and restaurant enhancements, as well as new excursions and active adventures.
In spite of a strong euro and the international economic crisis, Berlin closed its 2009 tourism year with record visitor numbers. In 2009, 8.3 million guests checked into Berlin’s hotels (up 4.5 percent), spending a total of 18.87 million overnights (up 6.2 percent).
Both Explora and Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) are relieved to report that no clients or employees were injured after the devastating earthquake in Chile. Meanwhile, more flights will be added Friday, March 5, at Santiago Airport, which has been operating with restricted flights due to damage to its terminal building.
Couples wishing to get married in St. Maarten can engage the services of on-island wedding planners who can assist with making arrangements for a ceremony, and caterers who can plan the reception for the couple. Several hotels on St. Maarten offer complete wedding packages.
Tourism Ireland kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day season with a series of events across the East Coast and Midwest. Fueled by a raft of entertainers, musicians, chefs and storytellers, the Tourism Ireland “Back in the USA” road show visited Boston, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. The “Flavor of Ireland” events in New York and Chicago attracted more than 200 media and travel professionals in each location.