For the last few years, Cap Cana has been billed as the Caribbean’s “Next Great Destination.” With each week, it is becoming clear that perhaps it is time to drop the word “Next.”
Dietmar Wertanzl has been appointed president and CEO of Cruise West. Mr. Wertanzl comes to the small-ship line from Tauck World Discovery, where he had been COO. Mr. Wertanzl replaces Jeff Krida, who retired in January.
A bill that would place ocean rangers on cruise ships that operate from California ports passed its first test on April 8, with the California Senate’s Public Safety Committee giving it unanimous approval, pushing it to the next step in the legislative process.
Big Five Tours & Expeditions announced a new nine-day program, Undiscovered Costa Rica, which ventures into new territories. The tour journeys to Guayabo Archeological Site, a 3,000-year-old site considered the most important archaeological site in Costa Rica.
TUI Travel and S-Group Capital Management, Cyprus have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture serving the leisure travel market in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada will become a smoke-free resort, effective Dec. 15. Currently, the 64 guest rooms are non-smoking, so the move in December will encompass all patios, balconies, the pool areas the restaurant, the bar and all indoor/outdoor facilities.