TALKING TOURISM: HOT NEWS FROM CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE
Tourism Strong at CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace In San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Oct. 3: The 40th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace opened in style at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. Attracting industry movers, shakers, players and partners, the biggest event on the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) calendar, included opening festivities at Distrito T-Mobile; the adjacent entertainment and retail complex, where attendees and delegates were treated to a spirited roster of musicians and dancers and a menu of local sips and snacks.
Marking the first in-person edition since the onset of the pandemic, Caribbean Travel Marketplace continues through Oct. 5. “The Caribbean is in hot demand and doing very well,” said CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig, “we’re gaining momentum with arrivals on an uptick, we are clearly in a growth mode and will continue to build on that success.
Caribbean Hotelier of the Year
Distinguished Jamaican hotelier and businessman Kevin Hendrickson was awarded Caribbean Hotelier of the Year by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Hendrickson, Courtleigh Hospitality Group’s Managing Director, is known for his support of many tourism-related organizations, including the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Jamaica Tourist Board, and the Tourism Linkages Council. He owns and operates The Jamaica Pegasus, The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites and Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, and Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay.
About The Bahamas
“Our calendar is full of events for travelers this season including culinary events featuring world-class Chefs , ” said Joy Jibrilu, CEO Bahamas Ministry Tourism ,” one great example will be at the Baha Mar Resort that is hosting The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival “. The stellar event will kick off with a welcome party hosted by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and a Boyz II Men concert on Friday, Oct. 21. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy two days of culinary and art expositions including cooking demos led by Baha Mar’s leading epicurean talent and guest chefs, new exhibitions for local artisans and a grand dine-around showcasing a taste of the destination’s celebrated restaurants, bars, and cafes.
“Just in time for the spookiest time of the year, ” adds Joy Jibrilu, CEO Bahamas Ministry Tourism, ” Graycliff Hotel announced Bahamas Ghost Tours.” Guests will be guided down West Hill Street passing haunted mansions, visit a spine-chilling museum, view historic churches, and peruse creepy cemeteries. This unique tour will excite visitors with riveting tales of pirates and shocking ghost legends. On the beach by noon is easy breezy from Florida to Grand Bahama Island with a variety of options from nonstop flights to fast ferries.American Airlines offers daily flights from Miami, Florida, to Freeport, Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO). Bahamasair offers daily flights from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida, to Freeport, Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) and starting Nov. 17, 2022, non-stop flights from Raleigh, North Carolina take flight. Silver Airways offers daily flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Freeport, Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO). From Canada,Sunwing Airlines will offer non-stop charter service from Toronto and Montreal starting Dec. 17, 2022, Balearia Caribbean offers a round-trip fast ferry service between Port Everglades and Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. Balearia Caribbean or call 1 (866) 699 6988 for reservations.
