Caribbean hotel bookings plunge as economy sags

[RichC]

I was surprised that this news of a slowdown took as long as it did to be printed.

http://in.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idI...andChannel=0&sp=true

By John Marino

"SAN JUAN, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Hotel bookings in the Caribbean are plunging as financial turbulence dashes vacation plans, and hoteliers and governments are trying to ward off a deep slump by ramping up marketing efforts and slashing prices..."

[LisaP]

Thanks for the link, Rich. Sorry I had to edit your message -- board rules.

Some of the deals are certainly enticing. And then, I look at the airfares. I do feel for these businesses, though.

[RichC]

Originally posted by LisaP:
Thanks for the link, Rich. Sorry I had to edit your message -- board rules.

Some of the deals are certainly enticing. And then, I look at the airfares. I do feel for these businesses, though.

I guess I don't fully understand what portion of the article is allowable.
Posting the link seems to be OK but not the actual message?

[LisaP]

Posting the link seems to be OK but not the actual message?

Yes, posting a link is fine. As the article itself is copyrighted, the text can't be posted. See Cruise-Chat Terms of Service.