Martinique Cited as Caribbean’s Safest Destination

From South Florida Caribbean News

Martinique Cited as Caribbean’s Safest Destination in 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index

NEW YORK – Martinique has been cited as the “Safest Destination in the Caribbean,” the designation published in the 2016 Caribbean Tourism Quality Index.

Released during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) “Caribbean Week” in New York (May 31-June 4, 2016), the Caribbean Tourism Quality Index is an annual study produced by Resonance Consultancy, an international leader in destination development, branding, and marketing headquartered in Vancouver and New York.

The Resonance study measures tourism’s supply-side performance and competitiveness in 28 destinations across the Caribbean. This marks the second time in recent years that Martinique has been recognized as the “Safest Destination in the Caribbean,” the previous designation stemming from a 2011 International Business Times study.

“As flowers are an international symbol of peace, I suppose it’s fitting in a way that The Isle of Flowers should be recognized like this,” said Muriel Wiltord, Director Americas for the Martinique Promotion Bureau. “In reality, though, it is the warmth and welcoming spirit of the Martinican people and the steadfast dedication of our local authorities that keeps us at the top for travel safety.”

Martinique – Saint-Pierre
Martinique – Saint-Pierre
Results of annual study conducted by international travel and tourism experts Resonance Consultancy continues strong year of honors for Martinique, The Isle of Flowers

The top safety ranking is the latest in an impressive list of honors for Martinique over the past year.

Ranked in the Top 16 Places to go to in 2016, Condé Nast Traveler
Ranked #7 (of 24) Top Destinations of 2016, Budget Travel
Travel Top 10: Trendiest 2016 Destinations, Ebony
Best Culinary, Cruise, Tourism Board Destination – Caribbean (2016), Travvy Awards
Top 5 Best Romantic Islands in the Caribbean (2015), USA TODAY
Ranked #1 Must-Visit Place in the Caribbean (2015), Caribbean Journal
Traveler’s Choice Award, Best Beaches (2015), TripAdvisor
Named Best Caribbean Island for Romance (2015), Business Insider
Silver Magellan Awards, Overall Destination and Waterfront Development (2015), Travel Weekly
“Our recent strong run of awards, honors, and this top safety ranking validate Martinique’s continued emergence as the new ‘it’ destination in the Caribbean for U.S. travelers,” said Wiltord.

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