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Articles tagged “caribbean”

Cruises

The Caribbean Islands Most Dependent on Cruise Business

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.

The Caribbean Islands Most Dependent on Cruise Business

Airlines

JetBlue Adds to Caribbean Routes, Now One Third of Its Network

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.

JetBlue Adds to Caribbean Routes, Now One Third of Its Network

Cruises

Caribbean nations consider their readiness for a cruise ship accident

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.

Caribbean nations consider their readiness for a cruise ship accident

Tourism

Sun-seeking Americans flock to the Caribbean at pre-recession levels

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.

Sun-seeking Americans flock to the Caribbean at pre-recession levels

Tourism

Rethinking the tourism economies of Caribbean nations

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

Rethinking the tourism economies of Caribbean nations

Cruises

Caribbean destinations earned over $1.9 billion from cruise tourism this year

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

Caribbean destinations earned over $1.9 billion from cruise tourism this year

Cruises

The cruise industry in Florida continues to be very, very big business

Cruising may have had a tough year in the press, but disasters haven't hurt Florida's cruise industry as passengers are still flocking for cheap escapes from convenient ports to sunny locations.

The cruise industry in Florida continues to be very, very big business