ANN RUPPENSTEINThe general manager for Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall was only nine weeks on the job when Hurricane Beryl hit Jamaica on July 3. “I had the baptism by fire with Hurricane Beryl, which luckily or unluckily depending on how you want to talk about it, was my 16th hurricane...
Royal Caribbean looks ahead with SEA the Future ANN RUPPENSTEINDuring the launch of Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s Nick Rose pointed out that the ship is designed to be 30 per cent more efficient than what is required by law today.“When you look at how we’re doing that, obviously,...
Tourists are invited to visit tobacco farms IAN STALKERCuba says it got the pick of the crop when it comes to producing tobacco.The Cuba Tourist Board says Cuba has been capitalizing on international interest in its famed cigars, with Cuban cigars having a cachet that tourism authorities say results...
'When I go to Jordan, I feel at peace," tourism board staffer says IAN STALKERA Jordan Tourism Board North America employee says her own recent visits to Jordan have convinced her that the country remains safe for tourists, even as fighting continues to rage between Israel and Gaza.Janine Jervis...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort...
Cuban businesses will be taking CAD, US, and euros IAN STALKER Cuba-bound Canadians who are reluctant to use credit cards when abroad will soon no longer have to worry about seeking out currency exchanges upon arriving in the Caribbean country. Cuban officials are transitioning their island to one that...
"They call me the boomerang" — Wolters is back at Intrepid Travel IAN STALKERChristian Wolters' tourism industry career has come full circle, with the Toronto-based Wolters returning to head Intrepid Travel's Canadian operation after a 9-year hiatus from the Melbourne, Australia-based adventure...
