Anguilla has a nearly non-existent crime rate and there is no poverty on the island.
A nude restaurant has opened its doors in Paris, giving new meaning to the term Strip Loin.
According to The Mirror, O’naturel is open for dinner only and reservations are required. To prevent unwanted advances, diners are warned ahead of time that the restaurant is not meant to be a meat market – owners Mike and Stephane Saada want it to be known as a restaurant and a restaurant only.
Upon arrival, guests are asked to shed their clothes and are provided with slippers. Ladies, who make up 40% of the clientele, have the option to keep their high heels on.
Ryanair has announced that it will end its global distribution system partnership with Amadeus on December 15th after both parties were unable to reach a renewed commercial agreement.
The low-cost carrier will continue to service travel agents through its partnerships with Travelport and Sabre, whose commercial agreements remain unchanged.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Conrad Cartagena, the brand’s first hotel in Colombia and third in Latin America.
The oceanfront oasis on the north side of the iconic Walled City welcomes guests to the shores of the Caribbean Sea.
“With Cartagena being one of the most popular destinations in the country, we are proud to announce the opening of Conrad Cartagena as the newest addition to our luxury portfolio in the region,” said Tom Potter, senior vice president, operations, Latin America and the Caribbean, Hilton.
The tourism of Latin America is gaining the economical prospect and for this Americans can celebrate a good year for international travel and tourism.
The outbound travellers of Latin America went on more international trips in the first eight months of 2017.
The number of outbound trips for the people of Latin America grew by 5 percent and hence even exceeded the initial forecast of 3 percent that was made at the beginning of this year.
Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean is ending the year in high spirits as its recognition in the international community continues to grow.
The tri-island destination which includes Carriacou and Petite Martinique is celebrating after capturing two prestigious titles in the Caribbean Journal’s Travel Awards 2017.
Grenada was named ‘Destination of the Year 2017’ while Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) Patricia Maher was named Caribbean Tourism Director of the Year 2017.
Business travel has seen a huge boom is the last couple of years and the trend will continue in 2018 as well. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) predicted that the corporate travel sector is going to grow by a further 6.1% and 7% in 2019 and 2020.
Me by Meliá has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the launch of Me Dubai at the end of 2018. Designed by late architect, Zaha Hadid, Me Dubai is set to become a legacy hotel.
It is the only hotel project where she personally designed all of the interiors and exteriors, showcasing her vision of ‘interconnectedness’. Hadid passed away in 2016.
When the U.S. Senate passed the wide-ranging tax bill early on the morning of Dec. 2, it opened the door to the automatic implementation of previous legislation that, in effect, would require the de-funding of Brand USA (officially, the Corporation for Travel Promotion) and deep cuts in the programs of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands will remain closed late into next year, requiring the time to repair hurricane damage.
"Damage assessments are still underway from Hurricane Irma and Maria, and like many similarly situated properties, we unfortunately have to share that the resort will remain closed into late 2018," the resort said.
Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, owned by Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson, will begin welcoming guests next October, following repairs from Hurricane Irma in September.
The storm destroyed most of the buildings and vegetation as it hovered over the 74-acre private island for hours. Branson and his team took refuge in the wine cellar of the Great House during the storm.
Unique Vacations, the worldwide representative for Sandals & Beaches Resorts, has announced plans to further its investment in the region.
At present, Unique Vacations has four contact centers established in Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Grenada and The Bahamas, which provide high paying jobs for over 500 Caribbean nationals.
The Grenada Tourism Authority is reviving the mantra ‘Tourism is Everybody’s Business’ with the launch of its new awareness campaign.
The campaign is a multi-pronged program aimed at raising practical awareness of the industry and the role citizens can play in developing and sustaining the sector.
Spearheading the campaign is Grenada Tourism Authority product development manager Kirl Hoschtialek who described the launch as a momentous occasion.
Aruba relies heavily on tourism, and with a population of a little more than 100,000, it gets 1.2 million visitors every year. But with the travel industry dominated by the likes of Expedia and Priceline, a few online travel agencies (OTAs) and airlines all controlling pricing, a sizeable amount of Aruba’s tourism revenue gets shipped offshore.
Hence, the organization responsible for fostering the island’s technical development, the ATECH Foundation, is aiming to change that by working with Swiss startup Winding Tree on a blockchain marketplace for travel booking.
U.S. airline Delta expressed support for the Cuban market today, following a year of flights between Cuba and the United States, despite the economic, commercial and financial U. S. blockade against Cuba.
Delta airline transported 93,000 passengers between the two countries in a year and seeks to increase commercial actions, as its directors are pleased with the results a year after the beginning of flights.
American Airlines has reached an agreement with its pilots’ union to avoid cancelling thousands of flights during the holiday season.
A scheduling glitch had left thousands of flights without a captain, co-pilot or both between Dec. 17 and Dec. 31 at dozens of airports. The airline and the Allied Pilots Association had disagreed how to overcome the problem.
American said Friday that the two sides “have put that worry to rest to make sure our flights will operate as scheduled.”
Anguilla has a nearly non-existent crime rate and there is no poverty on the island.
