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COVER STORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 during a struggling U.S economy. Rather, be patient and treat investments in the region as a long-term process, he says. Greenspan says the Caribbean will not see a dramatic spike in investment in the next two to three years, but instead needs to prove it can produce a return for the next 10 to 15 years before the money “flows there.” “Don’t pound on doors and say, ‘You have to come to the Caribbean for vacations,’” he said. “People will slam their doors. You have to show them data and results, and people will come.” What was also telling from Greenspan’s comments was his flat-out admission that oil will never go back to its price prior to the surging spikes the world has seen in recent years. “Oil will never go back to $20 per barrel,” Greenspan asserted. “We’ll see everincreasing jet prices, but even more fuelefficient jet engines.” Greenspan emphasized that the destinations worldwide that are the most attractive to inves- faces, Greenspan advised, “We tourists will find a way to get there.” Attendance and Plans for Next Year The final tally of delegates was 320. Chastanet was pleased with the attendance, but expects it to grow next year. “When we meet to decide where we will have this next year, I will recommend that we keep it [in Washington, D.C.],” he says. “We got so much done here this year, but there are still a lot of doors that need to be opened.” At the event’s closing reception, Hugh Riley, CTO’s director of marketing for the Americas, told us that the brainstorming process for next year’s keynote speaker hasn’t begun and probably won’t commence for a few months or so. I Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, minister of tourism for the Bahamas tors are those in which the rule of law is the strongest, noting that safety is the linchpin of a strong infrastructure. “Capital moves to areas that are safe,” he said. Despite the challenges the tourism industry CONNECTING YOU Looking for the latest news on the Caribbean? Visit www.travelagentcentral.com/caribbean WE’VE WON ‘BEST CARIBBEAN SPA’ SO WHY DON’T WE CALL OURSELVES A SPA? The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia is the first resort in the world to combine all the pleasure of an active beach vacation with body treats designed to relax and revitalise body and mind. It’s the ultimate R&R antidote to the fast pace of life today. Forty acres of tropical gardens on a stunning beach provide everything our guests need to get themselves into ideal physical and mental balance. A spa that has been named ‘Best In The Caribbean’ three years running offers a complete holistic programme of rejuvenation. This is complemented with land and sea sports, including golf on a championship course where we pay the green fees. Four restaurants, including the fabled TAO, show the way to temptation. Accommodation is truly first class. We promise to make your clients feel more beautiful and more alive than ever before. To find out more call 1 800 544 2883. THREE YEARS RUNNING. the bodyholiday www.thebodyholiday.com LeSPORT THE WORLD’S FIRST WELLNESS HOLIDAY. 52 | TravelAgent July 21, 2008 http://www.travelagentcentral.com/caribbean http://www.thebodyholiday.com http://www.thebodyholiday.com

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