Caribbean news: One year after storms, islands getting back on their feet

 

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CARIBBEAN September 4, 2018 INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS One year after storms' one-two punch, islands getting back on their feet Of the 33 Caribbean nations and territories, eight were significantly affected by the 2017 hurricane season. So where are they now? READ MORE NEWS Zika virus remains concern for travelers with pregnancy plans While mainstream media coverage of the Zika virus has largely faded into the background, agents say that clients who are most at risk of negative side effects -- women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant -- are still avoiding travel to areas where the virus has been locally transmitted. READ MORE Grand Bahia Principe Aquamarine to debut Nov. 1 in Punta Cana The all-inclusive resort, currently the Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar Green, will reopen as the first adults-only property under the Grand Bahia Principe brand. READ MORE Palace Resorts revamps agent loyalty program At the highest level, agents have the opportunity to make up to $6,250 on group bookings, completely separate from their earned commission. READ MORE Melia sets Dec. 15 reopening for Coco Beach resort in Puerto Rico The Rio Grande resort, damaged by Hurricane Maria last September, is undergoing a multimillion-dollar, propertywide renovation. READ MORE State Department relaxes Cuba travel advisory The new Level 2 status assigned by the U.S. State Department gives Cuba the same travel-guidance level as France and the U.K. READ MORE New app aims to boost tourism in Puerto Rico The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is partnering with hotel operations platform Alice and Roca Marketing to bolster tourism. READ MORE Advertisement WHAT'S ON IN THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN From well-known top-tier beach destinations like Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen to lesser-known gems like Holbox, Akumal and Bacalar, ongoing developments and initiatives mean there's always something new to discover for repeat visitors and first-timers alike. Catch up on news, selling points and highlights with the new digital What's On in the Mexican Caribbean. Read More FEATURED STORY Romantic escape at Sandals Royal Barbados While there are similarities to the sibling Sandals Royal and Sandals Barbados, there are some differences. But both are luxury, all-inclusive resorts that bear the signature Sandals stamp of service and guest satisfaction. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Suppliers should value their BDMs By Charlie Funk Whether they're called a BDM (business development manager), a DSM (district sales manager) or some other acronym, this first-touch person for a supplier has often been the reason for our agency's successful or less-than-successful relationship. 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.