Archive for June 26th, 2015

Ex-Chamber boss queries wisdom of port project

Ex-Chamber boss queries wisdom of port project

| 26/06/2015 | 32 Comments

(CNS Business): The former president of the Chamber of Commerce has warned that the costly port project should not go ahead based on “unproven back of envelope ‘guesstimates’ about the economic benefits of cruise tourism and private discussions with a select few who are possibly conflicted and have a pecuniary interest to protect in the […]

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Kel Thompson receives tourism Lifetime Achievement Award

Kel Thompson receives tourism Lifetime Achievement Award

| 26/06/2015 | 1 Comment

(CNS Business): The best of the best in the Cayman Islands tourism industry were honoured at the 12th Annual Cayman Stingray Tourism Awards hosted by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) at the Ritz-Carlton Tuesday night. During the ceremony over 50 industry professionals, from all sectors including accommodations, allied, attractions, transportation, restaurants and watersports, were recognized […]

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CIAA invites bids for ORIA baggage area

CIAA invites bids for ORIA baggage area

| 26/06/2015 | 0 Comments

(CNS Business): It’s been more than three months since the plans to upgrade and expand Owen Roberts International Airport were revealed, and now the Cayman Islands Airport Authority (CIAA) is taking bids from construction firms as to who will be in charge of creating the first phase of the major redevelopment project. 

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Cayman scoops travel awards

Cayman scoops travel awards

| 26/06/2015 | 0 Comments

(CNS Business): Not only has it been a record setting year for tourism numbers in the Cayman Islands, but also an award winning one. During the first quarter of 2015, Grand Cayman found its name on two “best beach” lists and two “best destination” in the Caribbean. 

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