News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Kralendijk- Management of the Washington-Slagbaai National Park in the course of this morning sent out a press statement, informing that the park will remain closed today. The exact reason for the closure was not provided. Management did say that the reason … [Read more] about Washington-Slagbaai Park Closed Today
In 2017, inbound tourism on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba declined by 5, 5 and 9 percent respectively. Although the first eight months of 2017 were good for tourism, on Saba and St Eustatius this positive development was completely offset by Hurricane Irma. … [Read more] about CBS: Tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands down in 2017
Tortola, BVI- COSME, a European Union funded programme, is sponsoring a webinar targeted to the hospitality industry in Saba and St.Eustatius. Tourism accounts for the largest part of economic development in many of the Caribbean countries and is especially … [Read more] about COSME Organizes Hotel-Trends Webinar Saba & Statia
By Harald Linkels Kralendijk- The four candidates of the Miss Bonaire Tourism pageant are continuing their extensive program to familiarize themselves with all that Bonaire's tourism sector has to offer. In the past week the candidates got various … [Read more] about Candidates Miss Tourism Continue Educational Program
Kralendijk- The WHSRN Hemispheric Council has recently voted to accept the nomination of Cargill Salt Ponds Bonaire as a WHSRN Site of Regional Importance, the 103rd site to join the network. According to WHSRN this is the first site in the Dutch … [Read more] about Cargill Salt Ponds Bonaire First WHSRN Site in Dutch Caribbean
Kralendijk- After living on Bonaire for more than 20 years, Irene Dingjan is leaving Bonaire and said goodbye to BONHATA members and business relations on Bonaire on Monday 16 April. She was part of the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association for 8 years. … [Read more] about BONHATA Says Farewell to CEO Irene Dingjan
Kralendijk- The Float fest organized by Dolfijn FM this afternoon on Coco Beach at Playa Lechi, drew in hundreds of guests. Many came to the float fest with their floats or boats, but just as many came to have a drink, for people-watching or to listen to the … [Read more] about Dolfijn FM Float Fest Draws Huge Crowd
Kralendijk- TCB this year has taken a different and more active approach in promoting the upcoming Dia di Rincon celebrations to visitors arriving at Flamingo Airport. A display has been erected in the arrival area drawing attention to Dia di Rincon and … [Read more] about TCB Promotes Dia di Rincon at Flamingo Airport
By Harald Linkels Oranjestad- As has been predicted by this newspaper some time back, Statia's FDR Airport is turning into a mini-hub, especially thanks to the execution of flights by CN-Express between Bonaire and St. Eustatius, with onward connection to … [Read more] about Statia’s FDR Airport Getting Busier
Kralendijk- Recently, the four candidates who will participate in the June 2018 election of Miss Tourism Island visited Governor Edison Rijna at the Government office. The candidates received information from Rijna about the meaning of the flag and the … [Read more] about Island Governor Rijna Receives Miss Tourism Candidates