1-New chairmanship at the head of Martinique Tourism Authority

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01 mars 2016
1-New chairmanship at the head of
Martinique Tourism Authority
Hon. Karine MOUSSEAU, new Chairman of Martinique Tourism Authority
Following a territorial organization reform and a popular vote on December 13th, 2015,
Martinique local government is now endowed with of a new political majority chaired by a
new President Mr. Alfred MARIE-JEANNE.
Thus, on January 19th, 2016, Mrs. Karine MOUSSEAU, eminent member of the new
territorial assembly of Martinique, took over from karine ROY-CAMILLE at the helm of the
Tourism Authority.
Mother of a 16 year-old boy, and aged 44, Hon. Mrs. Karine MOUSSEAU is a University
graduate from Panthéon Sorbonne in Paris-1, a teacher of Economics and Social Sciences
in a high-school, and a Municipal Councilor at le François, Martinique.
Keen on economics, Mrs. MOUSSEAU is a staunch advocate of sustainable development
and pleads for the restructuration of the leisure hotel industry in Martinique. Her objective is
that no more hotels should close. She will also encourage the opening of new hotels. More
widely, the chairmanship settled several priorities including the recruitment of a new
Managing Director for the Martinique Tourism Authority and the continuation of actions in
favor of the cruise sector to improve product delivery, enhance guests’ experience in order to
win the cruise lines’ loyalty such as the generalization of acceptance of the dollar and English
in the different businesses.
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2-Norwegian resumes its service
toMartinique next winter
Non-stop service to Fort-de-France out of New York, Boston, Baltimore/Washington DC
with Norwegian starting November 10th 2016
The non-stop flights to Martinique will operate as follow:
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New York (JFK) – 3x’s weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Baltimore/Washington, D.C. (BWI) - 2x’s weekly on Mondays and Fridays
Boston (BOS) – 2x’s weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays
Flights to Martinique are now available for purchase at norwegian.com/us with fares as low as
$49 one-way, including taxes. Don’t wait and Book Now!
For fares and more information, please visit www.norwegian.com.
Right now, Norwegian offers up to 8 weekly nonstop flights to the Island of Flowers!
NEW! (One additional Sunday flight from New York until April 30)
- See more at: http://us.martinique.org/breaking-news-1#sthash.8YhCSVFH.dpuf
Gol flights from BRAZIL
*Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) : Every Saturday arrival at 1h40 pm – departure 14H40
Itc Meridiana flights from ITALY
* Milan : Every Saturday arrival at 7h00 pm – departure at 8H20 pm
Condor flights from GERMANY
* Frankfurt : Every Saturday arrival at 4h50 pm – departure at 7H20 pm
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Air Transat : Thursday 1h50 pm – departure 2H50 pm
Air Canada : Tuesday 3h00 pm – departure 15h50 pm
Sunday 3h50 pm – departure – 15h50 pm
3-NEW ENTERTAINMENTS IN MARTINIQUE
BUBBLE BUMP, located in Fort de France
Football and bubble…football in bubbles, Another way to have fun between friends, in family
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CLEMENT FOUNDATION – Located in Le François
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Contemporary art has a new home in the Caribbean as Martinique celebrated the
grand opening of Clément Foundation, a 25,400+ square-foot museum showcasing
fine modern works produced by artists from all corners of the Caribbean, in January
2016.
Clément Foundation opens with an exhibit of the works of the famous Haitian artist
Hervé Télémaque. The showcase of 53 Télémaque paintings, graphic works, and
sculptures is a continuation of a popular retrospective successively presented by the
Centre Pompidou and the Musée Cantini of Marseille last year. The exhibit will run
until April 17th 2016.
4-NEW PRIVATE GROUND OPERATORS
CARIBBEAN OPEN TOUR
Discover one Tour/day during your vacation in Martinique!!!
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“Discover Martinique under an open sky”, that is their motto.
This is the new attraction of the island which will give you the opportunity to experience
something you have never experienced before on a roofless bus. Have fun while bathing
yourself in Martinique’s culture!
Each day you can discover something different to do, another exciting place to see enhanced
with an audio guided bus. The north western side of Martinique is being promoted for the
launch of this new excursion: the Rum Distillery and Château Depaz, the Zoo, The Emerald
Domain,/ ( le Domaine de l’Emeraude) Saint Pierre’s little train and Céron Plantation.
Each day an excellent restaurant is chosen to highlight the day.
Better yet, you can buy your tickets online while planning your trip to Martinique.
A fun stroll, marvelously mixed with history and culture
KARAMBOLE TOURS
Taste the authentic Martinique!
Karambole Tours, an unforgettable experience: the discovery
of the "Flowers island" with its breathtaking landscapes, its culture and
gastronomy. We propose you fun and entertaining tours in a minivan that can
accommodate a maximum of 8 passengers.
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- Our dynamic guide will tell you more about our history, with anecdotes you won’t find in
a tourist guide
- Semi-private experience
- Let us surprise you with new flavours
- We are environmentally-conscious: our cups are made of 100% biodegradable cellulose
with vegetal ink; other containers are made of sugar cane or bamboo.
- You contribute to the strength of local businesses.
Féroce (Codfish and avocado)
Saut Gendarme Falls, Ajoupa Bouillon
One of the recommended tour for guest cruise : PILE ET FACE TOUR
Pelée Vulcao, in St Pierre
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Be surprised by the road of the Trace which winds through the heart of the luxurious tropical
forest of the island, by Saint Pierre, or "Little Paris of the Antilles", the ancient capital in the
shadow of the majestic Mount Pelee. The church Montmartre de Balata, the Alma River, a
small waterfall “Le Saut Gendarme”, the ruins of Saint Pierre, a panoramic view of the
Mount Pelee, Depaz Rum distillery, Anse Carbet. soft and alcoholic drinks
Duration of the tour : 4 hours and 30 minutes (55 €)
Departure every Mondays, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday at 9
am
IGWATOURS
Your ground operator located in the northern part of Martinique, in Le Carbet, in front of
Neisson Distillery.
Igwatours stakeholders are more particularly Tour Operators and private customers;
The agency organizes tours, fishing tournaments and other type of leisure
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5-OPENING HOTEL LE SIMON
Overlooking Fort de France's city Simon Hotel offers comfortable facilities such as a 24-hour
front desk.
Each room in this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units
have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room has a private bathroom. Extras
include bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. Simon Hotel features free WiFi throughout
the property.
Le Bistrot des Flamands serve a light, fresh and sophisticated cuisine signed up by Chef
Marcel Ravin. At the Bolibar lounge bar you can enjoy cocktails, tapas, snacks or bar food.
The terrace features panoramic views over the city and Fort de France's bay.
The hotel also offers car hire. Les Trois-Îlets is 9 km from Simon Hotel, while Le Diamant is 16
km from the property. Le Lamentin Airport is 8 km away.
You can also enjoy FREE perks during your stay.
6-MARTINIQUE WINS BIG AT 2016 TRAVY
AWARDS
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Martinique was among the big winners at the 2016 Travvy Awards, earning top honors in the following three
categories:
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Best Cruise Destination, Caribbean
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Best Culinary Destination, Caribbean
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Best Tourism Board, The Americas
Travvy Awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Winners
are determined based on votes compiled by more than 30,000 travel agents.
7-NEW BRAND AND LOGO
8- TROIS ILETS
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*An information panel will be installed by the end of March in the marina nearby the
shuttles arrivals.
*Floor signage for guided tours towards Anse Mitan and from Anse Mitan pier to the Village
Creole stores
*A trilingual guide about Trois Ilets accommodation, entertainment, beach seats
* A new website will be operational by June 2016
* A bus for tours in Trois Ilets will operate by new winter season
New Address
Martinique Tourism Authority
Tour Lumina 15ème étage
5 rue Loulou Boislaville- BP 7124
97276-Fort-de-France-CEDEX-Martinique-F.W.I
Tel : +59659 6616177
Useful contact
Jacques bajal
Manager Cruise, Water Sports, Diving
Martinique Tourism Authority
Tour Lumina 15ème étage
5 rue Loulou Boislaville- BP 7124
97276-Fort-de-France-CEDEX-Martinique-F.W.I
Tel : +59659 6616177/Mobile : +596 696 258939/ Fax : +596 596 612272
E-mail : jacques.bajal@martiniquetourisme.com
Website : www.martiniquetourisme.com
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Muriel Wiltord
Director americas
Martinique Promotion Bureau- CMT USA
825 Third Avenue, 29th floor
New York, Ny 10022
Tel : 212 838 68 87
Muriel.wiltord@atout-france.com
WWW.martinique .org
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