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 […]

US Couple Win Big in SLTB’s Social Media Romance Promotion

US Couple Win Big in SLTB’s Social Media Romance Promotion Lovebirds Jena Pohle and Daniel Humer have begun to experience romance… the Saint Lucian way following their lucky win of the SLTB’s social media campaign “After the Final Rose” Pinterest sweepstakes.The newlyweds from Lakewood, Colorado USA, won a six-night trip for two, with luxury accommodations […]

WORLD ARC 2015-16 TO DEPART SAINT LUCIA THIS WEEKEND!

SAINT LUCIA (January 08, 2015) – Weeks after bringing the curtains down on a highly successful 2014 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), the sun drenched Caribbean island of Saint Lucia is again getting ready to bid bon voyage to close to two dozen yachts participating in the World ARC 2015-16. Unlike its affiliated ARC-branded sailing […]

Leopard by Finland finishes ARC 2014 in 08 days …

Leopard by Finland finishes ARC 2014 in 08 days 14 hours 39 minutes and 51 seconds. Unprecedented in the 29 year history of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, the ARC Course Record has been broken for a second consecutive year following ideal trade wind sailing for the largest transocean rally.Leopard by Finland crossed the finish […]

Saint Lucia Lures Love Birds This Winter With Special Offers

Saint Lucia Lures Love Birds This Winter With Special Offers Saint Lucia (November 18, 2014) – Recognized as the Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination in 2014 by the World Travel Awards for the sixth time since 2009, Saint Lucia is an ideal retreat for heating up winter romance with secluded beaches, crystal clear Caribbean waters, fiery sunsets […]

SAINT LUCIA IS LEADING CARIBBEAN HONEYMOON DESTINATION – AGAIN

SAINT LUCIA (November 3, 2014) – The sun drenched island of Saint Lucia will again have the envious opportunity of being able to use the internationally recognized ‘Winner Shield’ insignia of the World Travel Awards after capturing the coveted prize of ‘Leading Caribbean Honeymoon Destination for 2014’. Saint Lucia was adjudged winner in a category that included […]

CULINARY AMBASSADOR CHEF NINA COMPTON JOINS SLTB FOR MEGA PROMOTIONS IN CANADA

SAINT LUCIA (November 5, 2014) – A memorable Caribbean culinary experience awaits scores of patrons as they pack the Ottawa Convention Centre and other venues in Toronto, Canada to mingle with and sample culinary creations exhibited by Saint Lucia’s revered culinary ambassador Chef Nina Compton. Since emerging finalist and fan favorite on Bravo TV’s Top Chef, Chef […]

29th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers sets sail in November

Saint Lucia to welcome over 240 yachts and 1200 participants in ARC & ARC Plus  Saint Lucia (November 6, 2014) – This November, over 240 boats and 1200 people, including 34 children aged under 16, will take part in the 29th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, which sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, heading […]