BRIDAL SHOWS

With the bridal season underway, bridal shows are reporting large numbers of engaged couples in attendance. Just received this information from another show: The Great Bridal Expo.

"LIVE FROM DALLAS, TEXAS....Runway explodes with excitement, Fashion Trends, & Honeymoon Show... as Great Bridal Expo Fashion show gets underway in Dallas, Texas.

Travel Industry flocks to show in numbers never seen in years. Honeymoons the one bright spot in a depressed Travel Industry. Most Honeymoon destinations are now looking to this bright spot to generate record Destination & Honeymoon revenue. Real Estate & Finance a close second and much more is forecast from these sectors as plans start for the expansion of The Great Bridal Expo shows across the United States".

Caribbean destinations/hotels interested in the lucrative destination wedding & honeymoon markets should make sure they have a presence at these shows.

For further information on the Great Bridal Expo and show dates visit: http://www.Greatbridalexpo.com, and for more information on Caribbean Weddings & Honeymoons visit: http://www.MarryCaribbean.com

Caribbean Destination Weddings & Honeymoons

Although the economy is creating havoc within some industries, the destination wedding & honeymoon markets are still going strong.

Beneficiary of this constantly regenerating market is certainly the Caribbean. More couples are interested in getting married in the region, due to the perceived value and low out of pocket costs.

The travel market in this climate have more competitive offerings, than at any other time that I can remember, and I have been in this business a very long time.

What is the Caribbean doing to stimulate and grow market share? Well the upcoming Caribbean Week scheduled for June 10, 2009 will highlight all the Caribbean has to offer.

DO IT CARIBBEAN WEDDING
As part of Caribbean Week, http://www.MarryCaribbean.com in conjunction with the Caribbean Tourism Organization will highlight and promote the Romance of the Caribbean.

A lucky couple will be selected to get married at the Caribbean Fair. Bridal gown by Demetrios, wedding cake by Dreamy Weddings, honeymoon by the British Virgin Islands/Biras Creek. All information can be found on http://www.MarryCaribbean.com.

Individual destinations/hotels are keeping a presence in this market through targeted promotions. With limited dollars the era of mass campaigns are over and of course so is the viewing and reading habits of today's brides.

With the hotel offerings in high gear, there is something to fit everyone's budget and what better place to get married than in the Caribbean - the oasis of the western hemisphere.

Two hotels that come mind that offer fantastic views and have taken hospitality to the next level: Fonddoux Holiday Plantation Estate in St. Lucia (fonddoux@candw.lc). Eroline will go out of her way to make sure your event is personal, special and all you ever thought it to be. Another great property with service and enthusiasm to transport you to another realm is Stonefield Estate Villa Resort & Spa (stonefieldvillas@gmail.com)St. Lucia. Tell Ernie, Jacqueline sent you.