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Welcome to the January 2013 edition of Caribbean Connection, a monthly e-magazine from go! Destination Marketing created expressly for travel agents

Within days the biggest marketing event of the Caribbean gets underway in The Bahamas – Caribbean Marketplace. It’s a fast-paced couple of days where lots of information and news and views are exchanged. I’ll be there to gather the strands for next month’s Caribbean Connection. Meanwhile, Melanie Reffes gets us up-to-speed on The Bahamas with her article showcasing recent and upcoming developments.

You might notice a non-Caribbean item this month. I’ve created an app for iTunes called Los Angeles Travel: Beach to Blvd. It’s a free app that’s loaded with info and could be just the thing for your LA-bound clients.

Send your feedback and story ideas for Caribbean Connection to markrogers222777@hotmail.com. There are 78,000 readers waiting to hear from you! And if you’re looking for promotional opportunities in Caribbean Connection, click HERE.

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Bahamas Build-Up

The islands of the Bahamas are the hip and happening vacay destination for couples, families and everyone else looking for a tropical getaway, not too far from home. New resorts on the horizon and brushed-up attractions are building up The Bahamas appeal.

Jolly Beach Offers Big Ups to Agents

Jolly Beach Resort & Spa declares 2013 the Year of the Travel Agent with a New Year’s resolution that says ’thank you’ with a trio of programs. Jolly Beach is offering free nights for clients, 20 percent commission offers and a $60 all-inclusive fam rate.

Magdalena Grand Beach Resort in Tobago Offers 13 Percent Commission on Bookings

Magdalena Grand Beach Resort in Tobago makes "13" a lucky number for travel agents in 2013 by offering 13 percent commission on all reservations made by April 13, 2013.

General Tours & Insight Tours Partner on Cuba Opening Road to Profits for Agents

Travel agents now earn a referral fee on all General Tour bookings to Cuba with General Tours World Traveler preferred levels in effect. The company’s agent-friendly group policy includes a $100 per couple agent bonus for groups starting at only eight guests.

Straight Talk from Tammy Levent, CEO of Elite Travel Management Group

When death, divorce and debt fell on Tammy Levent like a ton of bricks, she not only survived – she thrived. Tammy’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to reinvent herself as a travel agent and agency owner, one of the most successful in the business.

"Tellin’ It Like It Is" is a new feature in Caribbean Connection, sponsored by Elite Island Resorts. Each month we’ll profile a travel agent and get their thoughts on selling the Caribbean – and anything else that might happen to be on their mind.

American Airlines Launches Direct Service to Martinique

Los Angeles Travel: Beach to Blvd

LA: Beach to Blvd is a FREE app on iTunes with more than 300 entries, giving you the inside track on making the most of a constantly changing LA landscape of restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Los Angeles Travel: Beach to Blvd is a fully-loaded street machine in your pocket.

Click HERE to access Los Angeles Travel: Beach to Blvd.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort Opens Dolphinarium

Two St. Maarten’s Beaches Receive Second Consecutive Blue Flag Award