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Saving Haiti's artThey met at the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. to discuss the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake. Unlike most meetings, this one didn’t focus on medical care for survivors. Its chief concern was culture and the future of Haitian arts. Untitled acrylic on canvas by Marcel Wah Sr. Photo courtesy StudioWah.com Celebrating sustainability in St.CroixVendors, farmers and exhibitors are getting ready fo the 39th edition of Agrifest in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the largest fair of its kind in the Caribbean, with participants from many islands. Travel and tourism leaders gather in JamaicaRegional and global industry leaders are gathering in Jamaica this week, to discuss key issues relating to travel and tourism, during the third annual Tourism Outlook Seminar in Montego Bay. Haiti Community Support looks beyond emergency servicesWhat is ahead for Haiti, after t emergency relief efforts subside? A seven year old organization in the Virgin Islands and Haiti is working with Haitians to rebuild neighborhoods. Global gastronomy at InterContinentalSeeing was believing and tasting made devotees of all of us, indulging in an Epicurean extravaganza at The InterContenental San Juan Resort and Casino. This global gastronomy was created from recipes in The InterContinental Kitchen cookbook. Caribbean Marketplace attracts delegates from 20 countries.The 30th annual Caribbean Marketplace, January 10 to 12 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, proved, despite a troubled economy, the Caribbean brand is still strong. Virgin Islander named Hotelier of YearThe Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has named Richard Doumeng the 2010 Hotelier of the Year. Doumeng is managing director of the Bolongo Bay family of Properties in St. Thomas. World Travel Awards cite region's bestCaribbean destinations, resorts, travel and tour operators and more received awards at the 16th World Travel Awards Gala November 7. The black tie and national dress event was held at the 30th annual World Travel Market in London. And the winners are.. |
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Stories from around the CaribbeanRenew your wedding vows in St. JohnIt's an annual event in St.John. Every Valentine's Day couples gather on the beach at sunset and say "I do" again, again and again. Local minister Anne Marie Porter has been officiating this free group love fest for the past seven years. Click for more. Kite flying festival in Old San JuanCastillo San Felipe del Morro, a landmark and National Historic Site in Old San Juan, will be the site of the 6th annual Kite Festival Saturday March 6. Click for more. Group works to save Haiti's artThey met at the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. to discuss the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake. Unlike most meetings, this one didn’t focus on medical care for survivors. Its chief concern was culture and the future of Haitian arts. Click for more. St. Croix readies for 39th annual AGRIFESTVendors, farmers and exhibitors are getting ready fo the 39th edition of Agrifest in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This is the largest fair of its kind in the Caribbean, with participants from many island countries. Click for more. Tourism Outlook opens in JamaicaRegional and global industry leaders are gathering in Jamaica this week to discuss key issues relating to travel and tourism during the third annual Tourism Outlook Seminar, which opened in Montego Bay today. The event is taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, February 2-3, 2010. Click for more. Cap Juluca brings golf back to AnguillaCap Juluca Resort now manages Anguilla’s Temenos Golf Course, the only golf course on the island. The reopening of the course in December 2009 was made possible by a management agreement between Cap Juluca and Flag Luxury Properties in Anguilla. Click for more. New Sheraton Puerto Rico enhances San Juan's savvy imageBilled as an "urban resort,” the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, adjacent to Puerto Rico’s top flight convention center in San Juan, is a welcome oasis for conference participants and leisure travelers too. Click for more. Verdanza Hotel embraces local flavorIt’s fresh, hip, creative - and independently owned. The Verdanza Hotel, which opened in San Juan in December, provides terrific touches. There are many really nice boutique hotels in the region. But what makes Verdanza so surprisingly special, is its total transformation. For years it was a Holiday Inn! Click for more. Haiti Community Support looking beyond emergency servicesWhat is ahead for Haiti after the remains of bodies and building debris have been cleared from the streets, and emergency relief efforts, subside? This is a question still largely ignored. The answer lies in having a sense of history, knowing the island’s people, and in understanding what was needed before the earthquake hit. Click for more. Global gastronomy at InterContinental in San JuanSeeing was believing and tasting made devotees of all of us, indulging in an Epicurean extravaganza at The InterContenental San Juan Resort and Casino. This global gastronomy was created from recipes in The InterContinental Kitchen cookbook. Click for more. Marketplace shows interest in region remains strongThe 30th annual Caribbean Marketplace, January 10 to 12 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, proved, despite a troubled economy, the Caribbean brand is still strong. Click for more. Help Haiti's earthquake survivorsHaitian born Mathilde Wilson was booked on a flight to Haiti January 12, but postponed her travel a day to attend a fundraiser. Wilson and her husband Bruce founded Haiti Community Support, based in Frederksted St. Croix, seven years ago. Now all donations to their organization are being used to help earthquake survivors. Mathilde is now in Haiti. Click for more. Traveling on the A-listAdventure travel once meant doing more than getting off the cruise ship and heading to the jewelry store. Today it has evolved to include all kinds of tours to get your adrenalin pumping. Some, of course are more organic than others. Click for more. BVI planning Go Green festivalThe British Virgin Islands will host a Go Green Festival June 24 to June 26 to express its concern for sustainable resources in the region. Organizers hope to educate business and consumers about new options for sustainability, and position the BVI as a regional leader in environmental issues. Click for more. Today we are all HaitianThe deadly earthquake in Port-au-Prince is a call to action for Caribbean countries to help the survivors put their lives back together, according to The Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism (CMEx), which promotes sustainable tourism development among media practitioners and industry tourism stakeholders. Click for more. World famous PitonsThey have been called majestic, towering, and awe-inspiring. And they are. But photos alone won’t do it. You’ve got to view the Pitons in their natural habitat on the island of St. Lucia. Click for more. Straw market coming back to the BahamasThe government of the Bahamas has signed a $11.29 million contract with Cavalier Construction Company to construct the new Bay Street Straw Market in Nassau, replacing the old market, which was destroyed by fire in September 2001. Click for more. Great greens in the Dominican RepublicSo what do former U.S. presidents George H. Bush and Bill Clinton have in common, besides politics? Both love to golf in the Dominican Republic.The two share a view with golf afficionados everywhere. Click for more. |
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