Martinique is making ready for the 2010 edition of its annual Jazz Festival. This year, the Caribbean’s longest-running jazz festival dating back to 1983 - the Martinique Jazz Festival - will be held November 27 to December 5. Among the international artists scheduled to perform are Gilles Rosine and Bwakoré from Martinique, Danny Sanchez (Puerto Rico), Guadeloupe’s Christian Laviso Trio along with guest David Murray (USA), Harold Lopez-Nussa (Cuba), Mushy Widmaier (Haiti), and Richard Bona (Cameroon/USA).

Tranquility: the state of being in a tranquil place; Relaxation: respite from the stress and strain of everyday living; Rejuvenation: the desire to “replenish the spirit”.

The Dominican Republic (DR) located in the heart of the Caribbean, is the center for all things cruise this week as the DR Ministry of Tourism welcomes the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference in Santo Domingo Oct. 25-29.
 

An increased number of buyer delegates have been confirmed from Latin America and Europe for the second staging of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX II), which focuses on emerging markets. Jamaica will roll out the red carpet as it readies itself to host the special travel trade show from Oct. 20 to 24 at Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay.

The resurgence of Central American tourism from the combined impact of the global economic downturn, natural disasters and security concerns were at the forefront as the Central America Travel Market opened officially Monday evening in Antigua, Guatemala. The event features more than 200 exhibitors including travel providers, government authorities, destinations, tour operators and stakeholders representing Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

ASTA has announced that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has signed on as a leading partner for the upcoming International Destination Expo in San Juan (April 14 to 17, 2011) and will address all travel professional delegates at the opening general session.