Four Seasons Exuma resort in the Bahamas closed last week as was first announced nearly a month ago. The Bahamas’ Cabinet Office said in a statement that most of the resort’s 500 workers would be dismissed within 30 days of the announcement.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international traffic data for April showing a 3.1 percent decline in passenger demand and a 21.7 percent fall in cargo demand compared to April 2008.
Silversea Cruises announced that Steve Tucker has been promoted to vice president of field sales for North America. Mr. Tucker, a CTC, has 28 years of experience in the cruise industry, including over six years with Silversea.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., in April engaged Market Metrix, a leader in feedback solutions for the hospitality industry, to conduct two surveys to gauge the views and behaviors of its hoteliers and consumers during the current economic downturn.
The Coconut Bay Beach and Resort is promoting an “Ask Me About Coconut Bay” training program that enables agents to enhance their marketing skills and grow their business. St. Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa now offers 15 percent commissions on direct bookings.
Antigua’s Boggy Peak, the island’s highest point, will be renamed Mount Obama Monument and will serve as the focal point of a new national park, according to Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer.