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Barbados' former Prime Minister Owen Arthur. | Photo: EFE

BARBADOS | Former Prime Minister Takes Aim At Tax Increases

Former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur, has broken his silence on current Prime Minister Mia Mottley's tax and economic measures as an attempt to raise money, especially in the tourism industry.

September 12, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

BARBADOS | B'dos Applies Room Tax on Tourist Accommodations

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 30, 2018 - The Government of Barbados has imposed a mandatory room tax on all tourism accommodation providers effective Sunday, July 1.

June 30, 2018
Published in Tourism

CTO Secretary general Hugh Riley (right) speaking at OAS Tourism conference in Guyana.

CARICOM, MASA Agreement to improve intra-regional tourism

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 22, 2018 - The Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) aviation task force is working with intra-Caribbean carriers to ensure hassle-free movement and to boost connectivity around the region.

March 22, 2018
Published in Tourism

A section of Guyana's Splashmin's Fun Park and Resort.

GUYANA | “A viable Tourism Industry can help sustain Hinterland Development”- Minister Gaskin

GUYANA, Monday, June 05, 2017 - Minister of Business and Tourism, Dominic Gaskin said that Guyana has the most beautiful and most interesting places that are sustainable tourists’ destinations.

June 6, 2017
Published in Tourism

Director of Tourism Rosa Harris says as soon as a storm is anticipated, guests are eligible for a full refund at participating hotels, condos and villas islandwide

CAYMAN ISLANDS | Gov't offers money back guarantee for visits interrupted by hurricanes

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, June 4, CMC – The government of the Cayman Islands has sought to assure potential visitors that there will be no need for concern, if their visit is interrupted by inclement weather.

June 4, 2017
Published in Tourism

Tourism Minister Shamfa Cudjoe hopes to position Tobago as a preferred leisure destination

TOBAGO | Tourism Minister hopes to market Tobago as a premier travel destination

SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, May 7, CMC – Tourism Minister Shamfa Cudjoe hopes to position the island as a preferred leisure destination particularly for international travelers.

May 7, 2017
Published in Tourism

BAHAMAS | Gov't signs heads of agreement regarding management of Baha Mar

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 1, CMC – The Bahamas government says it has signed a heads of agreement with CTFE, an 88 year old, family-owned, international business enterprise, regarding the management of the multi-billion dollar Baha Mar tourism project.

May 1, 2017
Published in Tourism

Tourism Minister Shamfa Cudjoe, says the TDA will be replaced by two separate agencies one with oversight for Tobago and the other for Trinidad.

TRINIDAD | Government to abolish Tourism Development Authority

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 10, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it will dissolve the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) as it announced new initiatives to develop the tourism sector.

March 10, 2017
Published in Tourism

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