Caribbean news: Visitor numbers are strong, but work is ahead

 

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CARIBBEAN February 20, 2018 INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS Visitor numbers are strong, but work is ahead "In short, despite the severe challenges of 2017, more visitors arrived in the Caribbean, and they spent more," the CTO's Hugh Riley said. "But is that enough? Is our work now over?" READ MORE NEWS Remarkably, hurricanes didn't prevent record year for Caribbean arrivals The region drew 30.1 million visitors, a 1.7% increase, and had Irma and Maria not wiped out the fourth quarter for many destinations, it would have drawn 31 million, estimated the Caribbean Tourism Organization. READ MORE Norwegian puts Cuba stops on longer cruises The Norwegian Sun will sail six seven-day cruises from Miami departing on Sundays from Sept. 9 through Oct. 14. READ MORE Anichi Resort on Dominica to be in Marriott's Autograph Collection The 120-room property is due to open in late 2019. READ MORE Same-sex weddings banned in Bermuda A new law, the Domestic Partnership Act, reverses Bermuda's legalization of same-sex marriage last May. READ MORE Advertisement Advertisement SELLING GUIDED VACATIONS Guided vacations bring travelers deep into heart of a destination while taking care of all the logistics, providing a win-win for both clients and savvy travel agents. In this first in a series of thought leaderships from The Travel Corporation, discover selling points, customer responses and marketing tips for selling guided vacations that deliver unique experiences, healthy commissions, ease of planning and repeat business. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More FEATURED STORY Rethinking the Caribbean rebuild Islands hammered by hurricanes balance the desire to rebuild quickly with the need to take into account future storms. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Reality Check: The travel agency boot camp By Richard Turen Tough questions to challenge long-held assumptions on agency best practices. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Caribbean newsletter.