tourism

A Successful Future For Hospitality Depends On A Sustainable WorkforceA Successful Future For Hospitality Depends On A Sustainable Workforce

A Successful Future For Hospitality Depends On A Sustainable Workforce

The constant quest for economic independence can feel like rat race, one where healthy practices, consequences, and frugal use… Read More

4 years ago
Over-water Hotels: Are They Sustainable?Over-water Hotels: Are They Sustainable?

Over-water Hotels: Are They Sustainable?

In the race to win the tourism dollar there is always an ambition by providers to deliver something unique; something… Read More

4 years ago
The Rural Unknown- The Paradox of ParadiseThe Rural Unknown- The Paradox of Paradise

The Rural Unknown- The Paradox of Paradise

In Caribbean nations like Saint Lucia that are heavily dependent on tourism for economic stability, lot goes into glossing… Read More

4 years ago
The Rural Unknown Basic Rights for VendorsThe Rural Unknown Basic Rights for Vendors

The Rural Unknown Basic Rights for Vendors

Good news came this week of the newly announced “Vendors’ Registration Programme” where 178 provisions vendors, craft vendors and “roadside… Read More

5 years ago
The Rural Unknown: Home-Sharing: The Future of TourismThe Rural Unknown: Home-Sharing: The Future of Tourism

The Rural Unknown: Home-Sharing: The Future of Tourism

Just before the dawn of the New Year, the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Patricia Affonso-Dass, published… Read More

5 years ago
Ideas on St Lucia Sport Tourism Program 2019Ideas on St Lucia Sport Tourism Program 2019

Ideas on St Lucia Sport Tourism Program 2019

Former OECS Sports Director and now Sports Consultant, Joseph “Reds” Perreira, feels that St Lucia must soon consider establishing… Read More

5 years ago
Soufriere Models Community TourismSoufriere Models Community Tourism

Soufriere Models Community Tourism

The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation channels tourism revenue into grassroots causes. Read More

5 years ago
Young Saint Lucian entrepreneur quietly dominating the tourism industryYoung Saint Lucian entrepreneur quietly dominating the tourism industry

Young Saint Lucian entrepreneur quietly dominating the tourism industry

Janus Gyan, who was born and raised in Saint Lucia’s attraction capital, Soufriere, operates at the helm of what he… Read More

5 years ago
Island HoppingIsland Hopping

Island Hopping

Multi-destination tourism is on the rise. To grab its share of this growing market, Caribbean destinations must find ways to… Read More

5 years ago
Tourism Turbulence: The Pursuit of More Affordable Air Travel For Saint LuciaTourism Turbulence: The Pursuit of More Affordable Air Travel For Saint Lucia

Tourism Turbulence: The Pursuit of More Affordable Air Travel For Saint Lucia

The expense of flights to and from Saint Lucia is something that frustrates most locals, particularly because so many of… Read More

5 years ago
SLHTA President, Karolin Troubetzkoy takes on tourism challengesSLHTA President, Karolin Troubetzkoy takes on tourism challenges

SLHTA President, Karolin Troubetzkoy takes on tourism challenges

President of the St Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association Karolin Troubetzkoy on building resilience, tourism trends and why Caribbean operators… Read More

5 years ago
Saint Lucia Explores Opportunities for Further Cruise Tourism Development at FCCA ConferenceSaint Lucia Explores Opportunities for Further Cruise Tourism Development at FCCA Conference

Saint Lucia Explores Opportunities for Further Cruise Tourism Development at FCCA Conference

Prime Minister Honourable Allen M. Chastanet will participate in special Heads of State Forum on Wednesday, November 7th 2018… Read More

5 years ago
Dominica Update – One Year Post Hurricane MariaDominica Update – One Year Post Hurricane Maria

Dominica Update – One Year Post Hurricane Maria

One year after Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica, the island nation is rebounding. Read More

5 years ago
Mercury Fest Raised Weekend Heatwave Temperatures!Mercury Fest Raised Weekend Heatwave Temperatures!

Mercury Fest Raised Weekend Heatwave Temperatures!

Preliminary accounts from the SLTA, based on interviews with arrivals, say total of 2,288 visited with only Mercury Fest… Read More

5 years ago
Trends in FDITrends in FDI

Trends in FDI

Global FDI may be faltering, but the Caribbean is still proving attractive to overseas investors — particularly in tourism, services… Read More

5 years ago

Activist Aaron Alexander: We Are Lost Until We Discover Who We Are!

These new plantations by the sea; slavery without chains, with no blood spilt—just chain-link fences and signs, the new… Read More

5 years ago

Big Data Boosts Tourism

Today’s travellers are creating more and more digital data, helping savvy tourism operators refine their product and grow their revenue. Read More

5 years ago

Karolin Troubetzkoy Appointed New SLHTA President

The St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association (SLHTA)  board of directors has ratified the appointment of distinguished hotelier, Karolin Troubetzkoy as president of… Read More

5 years ago

Mercury Fest officially launched

Following successful launch in Martinique on July 10, Mercury Fest 2018 was officially launched in Saint Lucia eight days… Read More

5 years ago

Flying High

Agriculture, tourism, conservation and disaster recovery - drone technology is revolutionising many aspects of life in the Caribbean. Read More

5 years ago