This is in no way a publicity stunt or marketing strategy for the new “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie that was just released. Archaeologists recovered the main anchor from what is widely believed to be the wreck of “Queen Anne’s Revenge”—the famed flagship of notorious pirate Blackbeard—off the coast of North Carolina on Friday.

Redjet, the Barbados-based carrier that had hoped to launch an intra-Caribbean network, has scrapped most of those plans for now. The carrier said "ongoing regulatory delays" in Trinidad and Jamaica forced it to cancel its planned service between the two islands.

Jamaica's tourism minister says a recent $10 increase in the head tax paid by incoming airline passengers will result in stronger marketing campaigns to draw visitors from emerging markets.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. named Robert McDowell to the newly created position of senior vice president of global distribution. In this role, he will be responsible for the development and execution of Choice's growing global, multi-channel marketing and distribution strategy. McDowell will report to Patrick Pacious, executive vice president, global strategy, distribution and technology.

With a potential market of more than 180 million people, predominantly urban, modern industry, up to date technology, world-class hotel infrastructure, rich gastronomy, varied entertainment and shopping, Brazil has become more and more serious and professional in the MICE market (Meetings, Incentives, and Congress & Events).

Legoland Florida said it would officially open on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. The new 150-acre theme park, located in Polk County, Fla. (in Central Florida), will cater to kids ages 2 to 12 with more than 50 rides -- from roller coasters to race cars -- as well as family-focused shows and attractions.