The atmosphere was ripe for investment last week when the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Jolly Harbour Marina, presented numerous investment opportunities to a group of Russian businessmen on island for a week of sailing and business.

New research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that Air Passenger Duty costs the UK economy billions of pounds and tens of thousands of jobs. Removing it, says the WTTC, would create another 91,000 jobs and add £4.2 billion to the economy in 12 months.

Since March 1, hoteliers in Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean have access to a highly-anticipated, comprehensive uniform book offered by Cintas Corporation. Spanning nearly 70 pages, the catalog has doubled in size and offers hoteliers in each region fashionable uniform options in 54 new colors and designs.