Crab racer

Crab racer

To say that Fitzroy Dobson loves his job would be an understatement. For the last 46 years he’s organised and provided radio-worthy commentary on crab races that have become somewhat of a fixture on the tourism scene in western Jamaica. His crustacean friends have...
Floating tiki bar

Floating tiki bar

THINK sunny afternoon or breathtaking night-time cruises along the picturesque Negril coast, mixed with a party experience including signature cocktails, party host, DJs and on-board dance team. That’s the experience from Jamaica Tiki Party Charters.  The...
Antigua & Barbuda’s steady rebound

Antigua & Barbuda’s steady rebound

Antigua and Barbuda’s steady tourism rebound continues for yet another month. Stayover tourism arrivals for July 2022 have topped the July 2019 pre-pandemic record. The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism is reporting a growth in arrivals of seven per cent for the...
$6.9-m for cleaner coasts in Jamaica

$6.9-m for cleaner coasts in Jamaica

Jamaica’s Tourism Enhancement (TEF) has invested approximately $6.9 million in this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day initiative, which is spearheaded locally by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET). This year’s event, which is being hosted under the theme...
CHTA’s CHIEF Awards open for nominations

CHTA’s CHIEF Awards open for nominations

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is now taking nominations for its Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards, which recognise best practices in the areas of business operations, human resources, sales and marketing, and sustainability....