Articles tagged “caribbean”

Sandals has the brand power to expand the region but that doesn't mean its a priority. Stewart's comments suggest the company has power in the Caribbean it isn't willing to give up to expand.

This is the first step in Southwest's anticipated takeover of subsidiary AirTan's international flights and to Southwest's greater route expansion through Latin America.

Hyatt Hotels has the opportunity to bring the all-inclusive resort model into the 21st century but it's going to require a lot of changes.

Some Caribbean nations aren't nearly as cruise-dependent as the industry would have you believe, but others still rely heavily on the jobs and cash flow the ships provide.

JetBlue's Caribbean destination focus helps set it apart, which is an important tactic in a moment when fare and amenity competition has grown increasingly tight.

These are all good questions to be asking, as is the question of how the financial benefits gained at cruising ports of call are or aren't funneled back into improving islands' infrastructures.

A series of major storms and stringent work schedules has made the Caribbean the ideal location for Americans looking for warm weekend getaways that are no more than a few hours' flight away.

A more integrated, holistic and sustainable approach to Caribbean tourism is needed -- beyond the historic sun and sand -- for long-lasting economic development.

A combination of employee wages, purchases by both passengers and staff, and port fees make up the impressive expenditures impacting the 21 countries.