In an effort to stamp out visitor harassment, Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism launched the Tourism Courtesy Corps (TCC). The TCC is a group of 120 uniformed members that will work in resort areas alongside security forces to help ensure the safety and comfort of visitors.

Travelers planning to visit Nevis this winter now have more time to fly for less with the Nevis Tourism Authority’s $200 airline credit, which has just been extended through March 15, 2009.

Last year’s soaring fuel prices and economic recession have had devastating consequences for the airline industry. Both U.S. Airways Group and Continental Airlines posted quarterly losses on Thursday.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico were named “Partner of the Year” by Expedia, Inc. at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Marketplace 2009, held from January 18-20 on St. Lucia.

Green Globe International, Inc., the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, today announced the appointment of Guido Bauer of Green Certifications, Inc. to the position of Vice President of Global Sales of Green Globe International. Mr. Bauer, who founded Green Certifications, Inc. in 2001, has extensive experience in travel, tourism and hospitality industries.

We’ve become accustomed to reading reports that visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy are trending downward in Hawaii. Now we hear that private jet traffic is sinking to double-digit drops.