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Caribbean news: Marketplace highlights growth and optimism in the region

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CARIBBEAN
February 6, 2018
INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS
Marketplace highlights growth and optimism in the region
Two takeaways from Caribbean Travel Marketplace: Puerto Rico is on the comeback trail, and optimism for a strong 2018 in the Caribbean region is high.
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NEWS
USVI getting there, day by day

The U.S. Virgin Islands is close to having full power on all three islands, following the hurricanes last September.

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Two San Juan hotels announce reopening dates

The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort will reopen March 1, and El San Juan Hotel on Oct. 1.

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Travel companies look to reverse Cuba slump

Rhetoric from the White House, negative headlines and a State Department travel warning have all contributed to a decrease in U.S. travelers visiting Cuba.

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Hurricanes put dent in lucrative 2017 for Caribbean hotels

Occupancy only fell 1.2 points to 66.4%, according to hotel data firm STR, and average daily rate increased 1.9% to $204.64, the highest for any year on record for the region.

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Jamaica Tourist Board hires director

Donovan White takes the reins on Feb. 15.

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FEATURED STORY
With Caribbean hotel closures, a perception problem for open villas

On several islands, the state of the hotel industry does not mirror that of the villa housing stock. The rental homes that are repaired or never had hurricane damage are working to get the word out.

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CARIBBEAN Editor:
Gay Nagle Myers
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