Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba is inviting travel agents to experience its celebrated romantic ambiance at special rates now through December 22, 2009.

Radisson Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Gary Jutz to the position of vice president and managing director responsible for operations at its showcase property in Aruba, the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, in alignment with an established succession plan for the hotel.

In spite of the global economic slowdown, business travel seems to be holding up in Europe, and will do so for at least the next 12 months.

St. George’s Caye Resort, on a private residence island just off the Belize Barrier Reef, recently completed renovations including the addition of four oceanfront cabanas, two garden cabanas and a garden area, as well as a new swimming pool.

Carnival Corp. & plc reported net income of $264 million, or 33 cents per share, for the second quarter ended May 31, a drop of 32 percent over the $390 million, or 49 cents per share, reported in the same period last year. Revenue was $2.9 billion compared to $3.4 billion in the second quarter 2008.

The Barbados Tourism Authority has partnered with premier motor coach fleet, Hampton Luxury Liner, with a two-part summer 2009 promotion. Firstly, clients of the Hampton Luxury Liner can win one of five four-night vacations for two people to one of Elegant Hotels’ properties in Barbados, in a summer sweepstakes from now until September.