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Articles tagged “caribbean”

Business Travel

Thomas Cook’s Airline Unit Woos Lufthansa for Partnership

Thomas Cook is facing increased competition in the Caribbean and a partnership with Lufthansa could help the tour operator to control its costs.

Richard Weiss, Bloomberg | 8 years ago

Tourism

Interview: CEO of Caribbean Tourism Organization on Marketing the Region as One Destination

Tourism overall is picking up throughout the Caribbean and as the region enjoys healthy growth it must deal with a number of external pressures that are both similar and different from other destinations.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Interview: CEO of Caribbean Tourism Organization on Marketing the Region as One Destination

Hotels

For Hilton Worldwide’s Hotel Deal-Maker It’s All About the Timing

Hilton Worldwide's Hampton has evolved from a midscale to an upper midscale brand, leaving Hilton without an answer for people looking for a stay in a midscale-priced property. Whether it's an acquisition or the development of a new brand, Hilton is busy looking for an answer.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

For Hilton Worldwide’s Hotel Deal-Maker It’s All About the Timing

Tourism

Caribbean Tourists Arriving by Plane Worth More to Local Economy Than Cruise Guests

Despite a higher volume of cruise passengers, visitors arriving by land stay longer and spend more making them far more valuable for long-term economic growth.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Caribbean Tourists Arriving by Plane Worth More to Local Economy Than Cruise Guests

Cruises

Carnival Cruise Selects Trade Group Executive as New President

Carnival is CLIA's largest member, which makes the appointment a logical one and an easy transition for Duffy who was already likely looking out for Carnival's interests.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Carnival Cruise Selects Trade Group Executive as New President

Hotels

Interview: Apple Leisure’s CEO on the Future of the Luxury All-Inclusive Vacation

Apple Leisure Group is competing with cruise lines to attract the business of American travelers to Mexico and the Caribbean. Like cruise lines trying to win over first-time cruisers, Apple Leisure Group is attempting to get Americans who have never had a passport before to get off the couch and experience their first foreign vacations.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Interview: Apple Leisure’s CEO on the Future of the Luxury All-Inclusive Vacation

Airlines

Puerto Rico Wants to Become the Aviation Hub of the Caribbean

It's difficult to attract tourists without providing them an easy and convenient way to travel to the destination. Puerto Rico is putting the infrastructure in place to pave the way to great tourism revenues.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Puerto Rico Wants to Become the Aviation Hub of the Caribbean

Hotels

Why Sandals Isn’t Expanding Beyond the Caribbean Any Time Soon

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.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Why Sandals Isn’t Expanding Beyond the Caribbean Any Time Soon

Airlines

Southwest Announces Its First International Flights to the Caribbean

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.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Southwest Announces Its First International Flights to the Caribbean

Announcements

3 Easy Ways Hyatt Can Blow Open the All-Inclusive Resort Market

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.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

3 Easy Ways Hyatt Can Blow Open the All-Inclusive Resort Market