As a part of the global travel community, we’ve been following recent news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) carefully, and act accordingly to keep you informed on the latest changes. Our thoughts are with all those affected directly or indirectly. We’re working closely with our vendors and local partners in Haiti to lessen the disruption to their livelihoods. We…
In June 2019, the Innovation Summit influenced more than $100,000 direct tourist investment in the local economy with every small or medium spending during the weekend of the first edition of the Summit. While this had a significant impact on the city economy, it is merely an example of what we can accomplish when the…
The Caribbean has always been fascinating; its natural resources attract people from around the world. Tourism as we know it today started in the Caribbean by shipping companies in the quest for recreations for their crew and other people on board. Pickford and Black Steamship Line, a Canadian shipping company, operated between Halifax and a…
Haiti is part of a region where tourism is one of the most important economic activities. For thirty years, the Caribbean’seconomy is mainly based on tourism and makes up 70% of the economic activities of some countries in the region. As proof, tourism receipts in the Bahamas account for 75% of the value of exports…
There are certain speakers who have the secret of keeping their audience in suspense, grabbing their attention and keeping them interested for a long time. At the first Tourism Innovation Summit in Haiti, there were plenty of them. BOOK NOW In a panel on the role of Haitian cuisine and culture as a way of highlighting…
A History of Freedom You probably knew that Haiti was the first independent black Republic in the Americas, which was achieved in 1804 by defeating the french colonists and the great general Napoleon. But what you did not know was that Haiti made it its mission to fight for other countries that were being colonized…
Regardless of your current perception about Haiti and the way it has been portrayed in the media for many years, Traveling to Haiti for vacation is a tradition for many in the Diaspora community. Traveling to Haiti for business is not really for the older generation, but datas show that concept is slowly shifting as…
Tourism Innovation Summit 2019 The Marketplace for Haiti’s Travel Industry June 27, 2019 Opening Report The Tourism Innovation Summit is the first Haitian b2b exclusive travel trade show. This year TIS brings together 300 travel industry leaders, and about 40 industry experts and more than 3000 visitors. 25 exhibitors from 3 different countries, 16 customized…
