Though the U.S. State Department is urging Americans to avoid travel to Chile, the fact is that many of the country’s major tourist attractions—Patagonia, the Atacame desert, Easter Island—escaped with little or no damage after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake Saturday.
CARICOM (Caribbean Community) member countries are making life more tolerable for the earthquake victims of Haiti by adopting a town outside of the capital city of Port-au-Prince and providing much-needed health services for the affected Haitians.
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. reported its fourth quarter results, with a net loss of $18 million. Net revenue was $175 million for the fourth quarter 2009, down 3 percent (6 percent on a constant currency basis) year over year.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. EBITDA in the fourth quarter improved to $37.4 million from $6.6 million and to $324.1 million from $228.1 million for the year.
Cunard Line has appointed senior officers who will be onboard the Queen Elizabeth when it enters service in October. Following the appointment of Capt. Christopher Wells as master, Robert Howie was named hotel manager.
Puerto Vallarta recently welcomed the Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa, a collection of 42 rooms, suites and penthouses. It is perched above a beach, with stunning views of the destination’s famous ocean arches and the jungles of the Sierra Madre.