Caribbean news: Melia Nassau Beach flourishes in the shadow of Baha Mar

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CARIBBEAN May 2, 2017 INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS Melia Nassau Beach flourishes in shadow of Baha Mar All upgrades and renovations at the former Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel will be completed by this summer, according to an official for the family-friendly property. READ MORE NEWS Norwegian Cruise Line arrives in Havana The line made its first call in Cuba in its 50-year history on Tuesday, as the 2,004-passenger Norwegian Sky arrived in Havana Harbor shortly after 7 a.m. READ MORE Baha Mar opening doors to public earlier than planned The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, the Bahamas resort's largest hotel, is now taking reservations starting May 8. READ MORE Atlantis readies family-themed tower for July opening "We've taken a step back to look to the future of Atlantis and to truly understand what motivates today's travelers to choose a destination," said Howard Karawan, president and managing director. READ MORE DOT grants permit to British Virgin Islands Airways BVIA is planning to fly nonstop from Miami to Tortola using two-class Avro Regional Jet 100 aircraft. READ MORE AC Hotel San Juan Condado opens The 223-room hotel is the first AC Hotels by Marriott-branded property in the Caribbean. READ MORE Empress of the Seas makes first call in Havana After returning to Miami, the Empress will reposition to Tampa for the summer season, offering four, five and six-night sailings that include day and overnight visits to Havana. READ MORE San Juan to host CHTA Marketplace 2018 The event will take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. READ MORE AA, Delta chasing vacated Cuba slots The airlines have joined JetBlue in applying for the right to increase service to Havana. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY Opening day has finally arrived for Baha Mar The long-delayed Bahamas mega-resort began hosting media, government officials and VIPs on Thursday, and is poised to start taking reservations from the general public for stays beginning in late May. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Reality Check: Which door: Agent, consultant or adviser? By Richard Turen Any serious analysis of the growth of our industry, or our potential for growth, is hampered by the fact that we all call ourselves something different. READ MORE CARIBBEAN Editor: Gay Nagle Myers Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Caribbean newsletter.