January produced 138,200 visitors traveling to Florida’s Paradise Coast, 29.9 percent traveling in-state. Hotel occupancy rates averaged at 61.2 percent. Visitor volume was at 149,100 in February, down 9.7 percent compared to February 2008.
Understanding that travel has become more difficult for U.S. travelers in this tough economy, Curacao is putting “vacations” back into reach. The island is launching its high profile awareness building campaign on March 16 via a dedicated website.
While England and Scotland may be experiencing a boon for hotels, Northern Ireland seems to be left behind.
Bangkok, a fast-paced city of sensual overload, can sometimes be a bit too much. That’s when one of the city’s five-star hotels become a welcome refuge. A good case in point is the new LUXX XL, which will open next month.
The Jamaica Tourist Board is reporting a strong start in tourism arrivals for 2009, with 148,886 total stopover arrivals for January representing an increase of 4.2 percent over the same period in 2008.
The Barbados Tourism Authority unveiled its loyalty club, the Barbados ELITE (Exclusive Leader In Travel Experiences) Club, created solely for travel agents.