Soufriere Creole Jazz 2015

PRESS RELEASE – One of each of the region’s best-known lovers rock, bouyon, soca and jazz musicians will take center stage at the picturesque grounds of the Soufriere mini-stadium during the 8th annual Soufriere Creole Jazz. This year’s event hopes to emulate the success of 2014, when world-acclaimed compass and zouk group Kassav, thrilled the over […]

Tickets On Sale Now for the 24th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival

 Island-Wide Lodging Values and Savings Available  SAINT LUCIA (March 16, 2015) – Tickets are on sale now for the 24th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival at www.stluciajazz.org with prices ranging from $24 to $80 per day. Online tickets will be discounted 15 percent through March 31 and a 10 percent discount will be applied […]

ONLINE TICKET SALES BEGIN FOR 2015 JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL

ONLINE TICKET SALES BEGIN FOR 2015 JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL Patrons can save up to 15% off via Early-bird Online purchases! SAINT LUCIA (March 9, 2015) – One month away from the official opening of the Caribbean’s premiere music and arts festival, enthusiastic patrons can now access and purchase selected event tickets online. Festival goers […]

“Saint Lucia Rocks This Summer” With Hot Travel Agent Incentives

“Saint Lucia Rocks This Summer” With Hot Travel Agent Incentives SAINT LUCIA (February 19, 2015) – Saint Lucia launches its new summer campaign, “Saint Lucia Rocks This Summer,” with a special incentive for travel agents to earn free stays. With each booking of seven nights or more, travel agents will receive one free night at one of […]

Jazz & Arts Festival Heightens Economic Activity

JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL HEIGHTENS ECONOMIC ACTIVITY Local Service providers account for over 40% of the total jazz budget! Saint Lucia (February 18, 2014) – The largest and most recognized musical, cultural and historical showpiece on Saint Lucia – the rebranded Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, is again set to provide employment opportunities for […]

The 24th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival

The 24th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival Draws Internationally Renowned Talent, April 30 – May 10, 2015  Robin Thicke, Jon Secada, Beres Hammond, Jimmy Cliff and Arturo Tappin among stellar line-up!  SAINT LUCIA (February 5, 2015) –  The annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, now in its 24th year, raises the curtain […]

Two St. Lucia Hotels In ‘U.S. News’ Top Ten

NEW YORK, United States – Once again, U.S. News has ranked the best hotels in the Caribbean using a comprehensive methodology that aggregates the opinions of travel experts and guests. Two St Lucia properties are in the Top 10. Some 288 hotels in the region were evaluated to identify the top hotels and resorts, with […]

SAINT LUCIA POISED FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2015

SAINT LUCIA POISED FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2015 ——————————- Increased Demand Drives Continued Investment in Tourism Enhancements  Saint Lucia (January 28, 2015) – Saint Lucia enters the new year poised for continued tourism growth as the island celebrates an impressive six percent increase in total visitor arrivals in 2014 over 2013, with nearly 340,000 visitors. […]

Another Record Year for Saint Lucia’s Tourism Industry

ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR SAINT LUCIA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY  7-months of 2014 yield their highest ever increases.  SAINT LUCIA (January 14, 2015) – The year 2014 will go down as yet another record breaking year for Saint Lucia’s main economic engine, the vital tourism industry. According to figures released by the island’s principal promotions and marketing […]

OECS Member States present a joint marketing front at the 57th Toronto Boat Show

OECS Commission, Castries, Saint Lucia, January 11th 2015 – OECS Member States have, for many years,  depended on the tourism sector for economic growth. Over time, this sector has become highly segmented and benefits are derived from land-based as well as marine-based  tourism. More recently, the region has become intensely focused on growing the yachting sector […]