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MARTINIQUE LAUNCHES NEW ‘SUMMER SPECTACULAR’ PROMO OFFERING SPECIAL SAVINGS & AMENITIES FOR TRAVEL JULY 1 TO SEPT. 30

New York, NY – 2010-06-10
The Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA announced today the launch of a new Summer Spectacular promotion offering special savings and amenities for travel between July 1 and September 30, 2010. Seven of the island’s top hotels are featured in the promotion, which rewards guests with a sixth night free, as well as complimentary daily breakfast.
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Martinique Announces New Air Service + Hotel Developement.
AA Eagle service via San Juan expanded to twice daily; new Radisson Hotel & Spa Martinique to open in 2011

New York, NY – 2010-06-09
Martinique continues to make strides toward better accommodating U.S. travelers with the addition of a second daily flight on American Eagle via San Juan, and the development of a new U.S. flag hotel – the Radisson Hotel & Spa Martinique – slated to open in 2011.
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Karine Roy-Camille Named Chairman, Martinique Tourism Authority
Former President of Martinique Cruise Tourism Association carries 20+ years of travel industry experience

New York, NY – 2010-05-21
Serge Letchimy, President of the Martinique Regional Council, has tapped Karine Roy-Camille to head the Martinique Tourism Authority. She succeeds Madeleine de Grandmaison who had held the island’s top tourism post for the past six years (2004-2010).
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Martinique Named Best Caribbean Destination By About.com
Isle of Flowers garners 38% of 3,800 votes in an online reader survey

New York, NY – 2010-05-20
Martinique was the runaway winner in the recent ”Best Caribbean Destination” poll conducted by About.com’s Caribbean Travel site. The Isle of Flowers was the preferred choice of 38% of the 3,800 voters, out-pacing second place finishers Dominica and St. Kitts & Nevis, each with 26% of the vote.
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Martinique Fast Facts - 2010
Essential information on The Caribbean Island with French Flair

New York, NY – 2010-05-18
First sighted by Columbus on his initial expedition in 1493, Martinique played host to its first European “tourists” in 1502 when Columbus landed there during his fourth voyage. Dubbed Martinique by Columbus, the island was inhabited by Carib Indians who had driven away the Arawaks who, like themselves, had come to the island from South America.
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