“When fisherman cannot go to sea, they repair nets.” That bit of sage advice quoted from popular Australia-based travel writer Nabil Sabio Azadi is being used as the template to prepare Cayman and other Caribbean tourist destinations for life after COVID-19.
The COVID-19 crisis has the global hospitality and tourism industries – some of the most consequential industries in the world– in uncharted territory. Nations have closed their borders. Airlines face bankruptcy. Cruises are not sailing.
The growing fears and concerns over coronavirus could wreak havoc on one of Cayman’s number one economic drivers, tourism.
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) travel and tourism accounts for 1 of every 10 jobs of the world’s jobs and has the highest potential for growth of any industry.
In the ever-changing social media landscape, staying abreast of the latest marketing trends is crucial to the success of any hospitality and tourism business.
New hotel construction is a sign that investors and entrepreneurs are optimistic about travel, tourism, and financial stability. In January, the Caribbean/Mexico region reported 31,787 hotel rooms in construction, which is a 26.9% increase year-over-year.
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) urge the hospitality sector to be wary of sharing misinformation and fake news propagating about the Coronavirus, especially on social media sites.
American couple Leigh Ann and Matt McCulty are to appear on an episode of HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt next week (18th February at 11pm and then repeated on 19th February at 2am) searching for their perfect vacation home on Grand Cayman.
Valentine’s Day is the ultimate day of love and the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for those who mean the most to you.
In another major destination promotion, the Cayman Islands is getting top billing in a new American outdoors TV series.