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Hurricane Gustav Causes Cruise Interruptions
SEPTEMBER 02, 2008
Hurricane Gustav seems to have spared New Orleans, but still managed to wreak havoc on cruise itineraries.
St. Lucia Cottages Complete Expansion, Renovation
AUGUST 28, 2008
Villa Beach Cottages, located in the Castries area of St. Lucia, announced Wednesday that it completed a nearly one year renovation and expansion program.
Sandals Extends Fly Free Promotion, Unveils Millionaire Suites
AUGUST 28, 2008
Sandals Resorts announced this week that it is extending its immensely popular Fly Free promotion, in which clients receive $550 air credit per person for a minimum three-night stay.
CTO Names Hugh Riley Interim Secretary General
AUGUST 27, 2008
The chairman of The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) named Director of Marketing for the Americas Hugh Riley as CTO’s new interim secretary general.
Hurricane Gustav Approaches Haiti, Forecast to Enter Gulf of Mexico
AUGUST 26, 2008
Hurricane Gustav is currently at Category One strength, but forecasters predict it could rise to Category Three by the time it enters the Gulf of Mexico this weekend.
Interview with Sandals’ CEO Adam Stewart
AUGUST 25, 2008
Travel Agent speaks with Sandals' CEO Adam Stewart about a Turks and Caicos casino, family-friendly resort in Jamaica, and "Over the Water" suites in the Bahamas, St. Lucia and Jamaica.
Noted Chef Spearheads Cap Juluca’s Culinary Operations
AUGUST 21, 2008
Cap Juluca, a luxury resort on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, has tapped classic French chef Rene Bajeux to spearhead its culinary operations
St. Kitts to Host Soca Awards
AUGUST 21, 2008
Your music-loving Caribbean clients may wish to visit St. Kitts on Saturday, October 18, as the destination is set to host the sixth annual International Soca Awards.
Carnival Expands New Orleans Capacity with Fun Ship
AUGUST 20, 2008
The Carnival Triumph "Fun Ship" will also introduce seven-day eastern and exotic western Caribbean schedules to complement the line’s four- and five-day cruises to Mexico.
Soft Opening for Tucker’s Point Set for November
AUGUST 18, 2008
Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa, Bermuda’s first new property in nearly 35 years, is slated to have its soft opening in November, Travel Agent has learned.