2010

The Importance of Travel Agents

Technology is important in today’s travel industry.  Depending on the source market, estimates from the developed world range from 50% to 80% of bookings being made online or at least some research element before the traveler books her trip. Technology aside, it is still useful to remember that much of the Caribbean’s leisure bookings are […]

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Tourism Outlook for T&T Carnival 2011

Before we talk about 2011, it may be a useful exercise to reflect on 2010.  The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) recently released provisional 2010 numbers.  Focusing on stay-overs instead of cruise visitors (my personal bias, I must confess), the numbers confirm what most expected.  Yes, 2010 was a rough year, but it was also a

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Returning home, to Trinidad and Tobago – 03 Aug 2008

Moving towards 2020 Derren Joseph “Returning home, to Trinidad and Tobago” The economy is booming. Consider that perhaps Trinidad and Tobago may be in a period of transition – or the early stages of its evolution as a young society. If ever there was a time for Trinbagonians to return home, it may be now.

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Pride in Laventille – 17 aug 2008

“Pride in Laventille” About two and a half weeks ago, an entity known as the Laventille Pride Foundation had its media launch at the Success Laventille Composite School.  It’s an initiative led by the MP for Laventille West, NiLeung Hypolite.  Also speaking at the launch were Minister Joseph Ross, Minister Gary Hunt and MP Anthony

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Using Sports to Build Communities – 14 Sept 2008

  “Using Sports to Build Communities…” Last Sunday morning, we were heading out of Diego Martin very early in the morning and noticed that the highway was blocked.  Slowing down as we approached the police barrier, we could see that the reason was the ‘Get Moving Family and Fitness Sundays.’   I remembered that this was

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Each of us can make a difference- 21 Sept 2008

  “Each of us can make a difference…” Through a project of the Morris Marshall Foundation, I met Terrence Caesar.  What interests me about Terrence is that he is committed to making a positive difference in his chosen area, working with young people.  During the day, Terrence is a teacher at the La Veronica R.C.

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Creating Our-Story over His-Story- 28th Sept 2008

“Creating Our-Story over His-Story” I love movies. I especially love local movies. For film lovers like me, Movie Towne has been more exciting than usual over the past couple of weeks. The third annual Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival have been running primarily at Movie Towne and across the country. The film industry is one

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