Welcome to the July 2021 edition of
Caribbean Connection, a monthly e-magazine from go! Destination Marketing created expressly for travel
agents
Sophy & Mark
Rogers
In this month's edition of Caribbean Connection we have links to a pair of interesting travel surveys - one survey is full of optimism about travel prospects for the remainder of 2021; and a second survey highlighting some of the challenges the Caribbean faces when it comes to extending a warm welcome to LGBT+ travelers. There's definitely a need for a course correction when it comes to LGBT+ travel. Besides the ethical issues of prejudice, the Caribbean is losing a ton of money when LGBT+ travelers choose to go elsewhere.
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Sandals is ready to show groups that there’s plenty of enjoyment to be had in the Caribbean and will prepare travel advisors on the amazing incentives available for groups.
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the American Society of Travel Advisors have teamed up to strengthen the relationship between travel advisors and the region.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa has announced an increased commission rate in addition to limited time incentives available to travel agents as part of their CBAYREWARD$ program.
A new report from Open for Business sheds light on how much the Caribbean is losing due to archaic laws and attitudes that repress LGBT+ populations and turn off would-be LGTBT+ visitors.
Sophy & Mark
Rogers
