The Barbados-based airline REDjet announced late Friday it was suspending all flights from Saturday after ten months in the air in a bid to “protect the long term interests of the business”, the company said.
“REDjet has no alternative but to suspend flights from 23.59 p.m. on 16 March until further notice,” said a message posted on the airline’s website and emailed to the media. But the airline said a further update would be given on Monday and said “all tickets for future travel will remain valid”.

Miami Beach, FL ( 15th March 2012) -- Antigua and Barbuda reinforced its position as a leading Caribbean cruise destination at Cruise Shipping Miami, where the country’s delegation, led by Tourism Minister Hon. John Maginley, held key meetings promoting cruise tourism in the twin-island destination. The annual event presents the country with a unique opportunity to display the wealth of information available about the destination as a premier one for cruise tourism.

Britain’s controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax is expected to increase again from April 1, resulting in an eight per cent hike in the cost of a ticket.

This increase, which also applies to passengers who booked flights before the new rates were announced, could translate to British travellers to the Caribbean within a 4,001 to 6,000 mile band paying as much as US$257 more on tickets, up from US$238.

But as Caribbean governments continue to struggle with the initial addition tax, one airline has stepped forward to shoulder pending increases of the tax.

High oil prices and the tendency to home port close to densely populated catchment areas are some of the factors that may dampen the overall Caribbean cruise business in 2012.

dsc_4950.jpgIt's a week filled with the vibrancy, skill, talent and expertise of the Caribbean that the CTO brings to New York this year. The CTO has unveiled an exciting schedule of events in celebration of the annual Caribbean Week in New York, with pageantry, festivities, nuptials and more, filled with the warmth, spirit and elegance that makes the Caribbean the world’s most desirable warm weather destination.

(England, United Kingdom) February 22, 2012 - The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s UK Office is launching an online and social media campaign offering females that propose to their partners this Leap Day, 29 February 2012, the chance to win a honeymoon in Antigua.

The campaign will highlight the twin-island’s attractions as a wedding and honeymoon destination by targeting females.