Stay-over tourism
Redesign of ORIA unveiled
(CNS Business): The Cayman Islands Government said it’s time for residents and tourists to experience a world-class airport, and they hope to do just that with their brand new design of Owen Roberts International Airport. On Monday government and airport officials unveiled the new concept of a state-of-the-art airport, with a price tag of $55 […]
Treasure Island up for sale
(CNS Business): The price tag for Grand Cayman’s Treasure Island Resort is US$15.475 million, but it’s the alleged black mould problem that has previous tenants speaking out. However, Re/Max Cayman Islands owner Kim Lund said he is unaware of that issue and has only had the chance to view the part of the resort that […]
New regional leader for sustainable tourism
(CNS Business): A new chairman has been slated for the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST). Prominent Caribbean hotelier Karolin Troubetzkoy has now been appointed. A report released by CAST stated the appointment is the latest Caribbean tourism sector leadership role for the hotelier who serves as Executive Director of the storied Jade Mountain and Anse […]
Caribbean tourism booming
(CNS Business): As we settle into 2015, with it comes the forecast for a bustling and booming tourism season in the Caribbean. Â The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) recently published data that shows a record 26.3 million tourists traveled to the Caribbean last year, and that number is expected to grow even more. The study states […]
AA announces new Dallas-Cayman flight
(CNS Business): American Airlines announced last week that it will begin a non-stop weekly service from Dallas, Texas, to Grand Cayman starting 6 June. Using a 737-800 aircraft for the route, the flight will depart Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at 10:45am and arrive at 2pm in Grand Cayman. The return flight leaves Grand Cayman at 3pm and […]
Major Cayman hotel up for sale
(CNS Business): Following a $15 million facelift, one of Cayman’s leading Seven Mile Beach hotels is on the market. According to a release from CBRE, the US-based agents managing the marketing process, the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort is up for sale. No price tag has been revealed for the 4.74-acre oceanfront site on the West Bay […]
Air arrivals soaring to new heights
(CNS Business): With 382,816 visitors to the Cayman Islands in 2014, the tourism industry is celebrating yet another record-breaking year. Statistics from the Department of Tourism reveal an almost 11% increase over 2013, which was also a record breaker. The arrival figures for 2014 are the best since records began in 2000 and demonstrate a massive […]
Sunshine Grill stacks up against swanky hotel bars
(CNS Business): USA Today’s travel’s list of ‘best ofs’ has listed the Sunshine Grill not only as Grand Cayman’s most hip and happening hotel bar but as one of the eleven best bars in the entire Caribbean. Rated alongside swanky places such as the Four Seasons in Nevis, Aruba’s Ritz Carlton and the Condado Vanderbilt […]
East End resort sues ex-owner over Facebook posts
(CNS Business): The owners of the Morritt’s timeshare resort in East End have taken legal action against one of its former owners for posts she made on Facebook about the resort following a dispute. Patricia Crockett, a resident of East End, is said to have posted comments on the resort’s Facebook page making allegations against […]
US firm wins bid to design new airport
(CNS Business): The Central Tenders Committee (CTC) has awarded the airport redevelopment design and construction cost consultancy contract to a Florida-based firm with a track record of airport projects. RS&H Group of Jacksonville, Florida, beat out three other pre-qualified bidders to win the contract for the expansion of the terminal buildings at the Owen Roberts […]
Travel industry eyes Cuba
(CNS Business): Share prices in the major cruise lines rose following President Barack Obama’s announcement last week that the US plans to re-establish diplomatic ties with Cuba. A ban on commercial tourism from the States remains in effect, with only certain travelers from the United States permitted into Cuba, but the industry giants are eyeing […]
Cruise tourism continues to grow
(CNS Business): As promised by the tourism minister, the dire decline in cruise ship numbers has been reversed with figures suggesting that 2014 could be the best year for the sector for a decade. In October 111,951 passengers arrived in George Town on 37 ships the best numbers for this month since 2003 and 32.44% […]
Cayman picks up inaugural media travel gong
(CNS): The Cayman Islands has been named the ‘Destination of the Year’ by The Caribbean Journal in their inaugural Caribbean Travel Awards. The on-line regional media selected the destination based on criteria that included “the efforts of its tourism sector†and “simply good marketing workâ€. Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism, Moses Kirkconnell said it […]
Bermuda green lights casinos
(CNS Business): Amid debate and controversy, Bermuda has passed legislation to allow casino gaming on the island. After a 10-hour debate in the House of Assembly the Casino Gaming Act 2014, tabled by Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell, was passed in the early hours of Saturday morning. This follows the Cruise Ship (Casino) Act 2013, passed in […]
Treasure Island resort goes bust
(CNS Business): The future of one of Grand Cayman’s long standing resorts is in jeopardy after receivers were appointed last week to deal with Treasure Island. Restoration Cayman Ltd, the company that owns the 280-room resort on Seven Mile Beach in the heart of the tourist district, has gone into receivership in the face of […]
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