We’ve been producing quite a few photo and video shoots lately and if there’s one thing we always advise our clients it’s to show ‘the best version of your property,’ not an unrealistic version. It’s akin to taking a portrait: make sure you look good, but don’t Photoshop yourself beyond recognition. You’re only going to […]
Why Luxury Resorts Should Rethink Pet Policies
If your resort is aiming to be or claims to be luxury-lifestyle, then you’re going to need to think about how to cater to pets. Though it’s not as common in the Caribbean due to restrictive import permit requirements, it is becoming more and more usual as many hotels and resorts have ownership components to […]
The Importance of Instagrammable Experiences at Your Resort
Of all the social media channels used for discovering new travel destinations Instagram is the most popular and that’s why creating ‘instagrammable moments’ at your Caribbean hotel or resort is so important. Couple Lauren Bullen of @gypsea_lust and Jack Morris of @doyoutravel are arguably two of the most popular travelgrammers out there and it’s easy […]
What the Caribbean Can Learn From Bali
When Trip Advisor came out with its Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the World for 2018 NOT ONE Caribbean Island resort was to be found on it but 2 on the little island of Bali were. We were lucky enough to be invited to find out what exactly is going on on the other side […]
CHTA Marketplace Takeaway: The Importance of Authenticity
Having just participated in CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace there are several trends that emerged from both the supplier and buyer sides, but there’s one in particular that we feel needs addressed immediately. To begin with, it’s important to remember that the Caribbean is no longer competing with itself for North American travelers, it’s competing with […]
Tips for a Successful Caribbean Travel Marketplace
For hotels and the Caribbean travel industry, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)’s annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace is the big event of the year. When almost 500 supplier delegates from more than 200 companies across 30 countries along with more than 100 media representatives converge with over 200 delegates from close to 100 buyer […]