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Arrivals down in the Cayman Islands
The Caymans struggle with whether to slash prices or not:
For 2009 so far (January and February) Cayman's air arrivals are down 11.3 per cent.
Acting Director of Tourism Shomari Scott notes that research shows that the global economic recession is having an impact on international travel. Consumer confidence has fallen, booking windows have shrunk and even the most affluent consumer is looking for a deal.
Full article on the Cay Compass.
Cayman Islands new airport fee
This story is not making people happy:
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is reminding passengers that a new fee of CI$13 will be added to tickets purchased for all outward bound international passengers from the Cayman Islands.
This applies to all passengers flying out of Owen Roberts International Airport and the General Aviation Terminal (Grand Cayman) and Gerrard-Smith International Airport (Cayman Brac) effective 1 January, 2009.
A press release noted that the new fee, called the "Passenger Facilities Charge", will be added to tickets purchased for all outward bound international passengers, excluding crew and children under two years of age.
Elite Island Resorts announces a big Caribbean sale
Wow:
CARIBBEAN GOES ON SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 2008
SAVE UP TO 40 PERCENT WITH ELITE ISLAND RESORTS' $299 Blow Out SALE
The all-inclusive nightly rate is valid for two adults per room and $60 per child per day. The Caribbean sale is valid for travel now through December 20, 2008 and requires a three night minimum stay., double occupancy.
"Now there are no excuses not to enjoy a real Caribbean vacation versus a 'staycation' this fall and winter. With Elite Island Resorts' $299 Blow Out Sale, the Caribbean is extremely affordable for both romantic and family vacations. And, for those wishing to upgrade, they can do so for the extremely reasonable price of $40 a night; now it might be less expensive to travel then it is to stay home!"
Award-winning Elite Island Resorts' $299 Blow Out Sale is available for the following six Caribbean resorts:
The iconic Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort*, which just debuted 12 new luxury Hibiscus Suites
The intimate Village Inn & Spa on scenic St. Lucia
The Verandah Resort & Spa - Antigua's new eco-friendly resort, St. James's Club & Villas, with its club like atmosphere and new scuba center on Antigua
Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas*, Tortola, popular with those who love to sail and dive
On Palm Island, a secluded private-island hideaway in The Grenadines (Note Rate is $399)
