Within the framework of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Conference (CHIC 2002) recently held in Puerto Rico, Barbados unveiled a new promotional program of its destination that offers a minimum 7-night package way above 35% of airfares for passengers coming from the Eastern United States.

As part of its international expansion plan, Best Western International announced the addition of 30 new properties to its portfolio in the next 18 months. Thanks to the completion of a regional representation accord, the company has just opened sales offices in Argentina, Chile and Brazil that will report directly to Cindy McCall, owner of Miami-based McCall & Associates in Florida.

Peruvian newspaper El Comercio de Lima quoted Chile’s General Management of Commercial Aviation (DGAC is the acronym in Spanish) as saying that Aerocontinente Airlines has seriously breached guidelines for flight security, maintenance, management and finances, and so it’s now barred from operating all over the world.

Bahia Principe Clubs and Resorts, a division of Spain-based Piñeiro Hotels, has enhanced its services in Mexico by opening the Marine Spa at the Bahia Principe Akumal Hotel in the Mayan Riviera.

The Central Bank of Dominican Republic reported that the repatriation of profits by foreign companies during the first quarter of the year is the main problem affecting the country’s balance of payments, RD1 Daily News reported.

Hamilton._ Soon to be completed, the new Wharf Hotel is an executive suites facility on Harbour Road over looking Hamilton Harbour that will feature 15 suites in all, five one bedroom suites and 10 executive suites, all fully equipped with high-speed internet access, work centers, including fax, printer and copiers, and cable TV.