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Nov. 21 | 25th annual press conference in San Juan Puerto Rico
From the 5th till 9th of November Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) held their 25th annual FCCA conference. This time it was held in San Juan Puerto Rico. For this event Tourism Corporation Bonaire was represented by Cruise Operations Coordinator Ms. Xenah Cicilia.
Read moreNov. 21 | BONAIRE AT THE LAS VEGAS DEMA SHOW 2018
On November 14-17, 2018, Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) was represented by Emilayla Coffi, Marketing Assistant of TCB at the 42nd Annual DEMA Show. The Show was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read moreFeb. 27 | 10 REASONS TO START THE WEEKEND ON BONAIRE
With year-round 80 degree weather, 24/7 world class diving and snorkeling and award winning cuisine, Bonaire is a destination that should be on everyone's "Go To" list. Now, with American Airlines new Saturday non-stop flight, travelers can start their weekend in paradise with ease.
Read moreFeb. 08 | Pop-Up Coral Nursery Installed at Oil Slick Leap
Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire (CRF Bonaire) proudly announces the installation of a new, temporary Coral Tree nursery at Oil Slick Leap as part of a project funded through the European Union's BEST 2.0 Programme.
Read moreNov. 21 | Bonaire Hosts International Meeting on Protection of Sharks
From Nov. 20-24 a diverse group of international shark experts is gathering at Captain Don's Habitat on Bonaire to discuss measures for the international protection of sharks. Countries ranging from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia, from the United States to Australia and from Costa Rica to Chile have sent experts to Bonaire for an advisory meeting of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MOU) under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).
Read moreNov. 20 | Bonaire Wellness
Recharge and reset on the island of Bonaire. Bonaire Wellness is a web directory of wellness practitioners on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. The directory allows visitors to locate and book wellness activities to compliment their vacation.
Read moreSep. 28 | TCB presents Dilemma to their Kids Council
Last week Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) presented its dilemma to their Kids Council, Group 7 of Kolegio San Luis Bertran. Emilayla Coffi Marketing Assistant of TCB gave a presentation of the responsibilities and current problems that TCB faces on daily basis.
Read moreJun. 20 | Bonaire Pink Beach Among World's Prettiest Pink Sand Beaches
Bonaire Pink Beach was featured in an article written by the digital travel magazine Trips To Discover.
Read moreMay. 30 | Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire, first GUE dive center in the Caribbean
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is proud to announce to be the first and only training facility in the Caribbean and South America to provide courses from Global Underwater Explorers (GUE).
Read moreMay. 18 | BONAIRE LAUNCHES THE 3RD ANNUAL BONAIRE FALL FESTIVAL
In continuous efforts to support United and Delta's fall airlift to Bonaire, Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) launched its 3rd Annual Bonaire Fall Festival: Dive-Dine-Discover program.
Read moreMay. 16 | EUROPEAN ARRIVALS INCREASED WITH 22%
Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced this week that arrivals from last quarter by KLM and TUI airlines from major European markets rose by 22 percent compared with last year.
Read moreApr. 13 | How to DIY a shore excursion
Wayfaring Views posted a blog post about Bonaire Cruise Port Excursions: 3 Ways to Do it On Your Own.
Read moreMar. 21 | Top Things to Do in Bonaire If You Don't Dive
Wayfaring Views posted a blog post about Top Things to Do in Bonaire If You Don't Dive.
Read moreMar. 15 | Kitemanara 2017
Kitemanera, the annual kitesurfing fundraiser event on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, announces the launch of the 2017 event website and this year's charitable recipient âÂ?" Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire.
Read moreMar. 09 | Bonaire is featured in Caribbean Journal
We're happy to inform you that Bonaire was featured in Caribbean Journal's newsletter today.
Read moreMar. 08 | Bonaire Featured on HGTV Caribbean Life
Bonaire was featured on a recent episode of HGTV's Caribbean Life! This episode is a direct result of Caribbean Life's TV crew visiting the island in July 2016.
Read moreMar. 01 | BONAIRE IS SHOWCASED TO ELITE NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY TRAVEL AGENTS
To further reinforce the Bonaire message to the key travel agents in the New York metro area, Bonaire hosted 10 leading travel agents in the New York/New Jersey for a 'Bonaire: Hidden Gem of the Caribbean" dinner on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
Read moreFeb. 23 | OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BUDDY DIVE WATERSPORTS STORE
Driving through the center of Kralendijk, there is a new store that cannot be missed: Buddy Dive Watersports. The store celebrated its official opening on February 22th, over 40 people attended the event.
Read moreFeb. 09 | Pink Beach featured on vacationidea.com
Pink Beach has been featured in "12 Best Pink Sand Beaches in the World" on the website vacationidea.com
Read moreFeb. 06 | INGRIDIENTS RESTAURANT RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITY
Ingridients Restaurant, located at Buddy Dive Resort, has something special in mind for Valentine's Day. An auction for the most romantic 5-course dinner at the restaurant: a table on the dock overviewing Bonaire's stunning sunset and calm ocean waters. The raised money will be handed over to local charity, the food bank on Bonaire.
Read moreFeb. 01 | Where have all the loras gone?
After a season of more and heavier rains following a multi-year drought, the loras seem to have dispersed around the island, making them more difficult to find and count. During the annual parrot roost count, nearly 700 parrots were counted. That is fewer than in previous years, but it is not because they are not here but rather that they may now be sleeping in locations which are more difficult to access and observe. Therefore, not all loras have been counted.
Read moreDec. 28 | BONAIRE WELCOMED TOP NEW JERSEY TRAVEL AGENTS
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and a variety of tourism stakeholders hosted a group of nine top New Jersey travel agents on a fam trip to the island, December 10 âÂ?" 14, 2016.
Read moreDec. 21 | OLDEST SCUBA DIVING COUPLE AT BUDDY DIVE FOR GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS
For over thirty years they have been coming annually to Bonaire and can call themselves Gold Ambassadors of Bonaire: Phil and Grace Hampton, both age 85.
Read moreDec. 20 | TOURISM CORPORATION BONAIRE ANNOUNCES BONAIRE PHOTOCONTEST WINNERS
On Monday December 12th the third edition of the Bonaire Photo Contest ended successfully. The contest took place from September 5th to November 15th 2016.
Read moreDec. 19 | Bonaire featured once again in About.com Travel
Bonaire was showcased in a feature story in the December 15 issue of About.com Travel. This article is a direct result of freelance writer Grace Lentini participating in our Bonaire Cuisine Month group press trip in May 2016.
Read moreDec. 19 | CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY GIFT PROJECT
On Thursday December 15th Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) together with Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and Bonaire Outreach Foundation organized the 7th "Christmas Holiday Gift Project".
Read moreDec. 19 | A successful second edition of Christmas Shopping Night
Saturday December 17th, 2016 Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) organized the second edition of the Christmas Shopping Night which took place in the Wilhelmina Park and throughout Kaya Grandi from 6pm to 10pm.
Read moreDec. 06 | BONAIRE RECEIVES 12 AWARDS
Bonaire continues to shine as a premier dive destination as the island secured 12 different awards in the Scuba Diving Magazine's Readers Choice Awards
Read moreDec. 01 | DELTA AND UNITED ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY FLIGHTS TO BONAIRE
Bonaire has an early present for all travelers this year. Delta and United announced increased capacity to the island for the holiday season.
Read moreDec. 01 | Buddy Dive Resort introduces new underwater scooters in Bonaire
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is proud to announce their latest acquisition. As the first and only dive operation in Bonaire, Buddy Dive Resort recently started to rent Dive Propulsion Vehicles (DPV's), also known as underwater scooters. DPV's offer a thrilling way for scuba divers to see a lot of underwater territory in a short amount of time.
Read moreNov. 18 | Echo announces Tree Planting Day
Echo is pleased to invite members of the community to a second Tree Planting Day.
Read moreNov. 15 | WIN A FREE TRIP TO BONAIRE BY TAKING OUR BONAIRE SCUBA DIVING QUIZ
Do you know how many dive sites there are around Bonaire? The number of shore diving sites? How about the number of different sea creatures you can find under the sea?
Read moreNov. 14 | BONAIRE'S HOTELS OFFER PACKAGES TO KEEP EVERYONE WARM THIS WINTER
It's November, and that means it's officially okay to start talking about the holidays.
Read moreNov. 14 | BONAIRE'S HOTELS OFFER PACKAGES TO KEEP EVERYONE WARM THIS WINTER
It's November, and that means it's officially okay to start talking about the holidays.
Read moreNov. 08 | FOURTH CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION BONAIRE DIVE SHOP MEMBER
Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire is thrilled to announce the addition of Gooodive Bonaire to the Dive Shop Members.
Read moreNov. 08 | Walking under the full moon at the Washington Slagbaai National Park
STINAPA invites the Bonairean community to come and join them on a walk on Sunday November 13th from 5pm to 8pm, and have some healthy fun under the full moon.
Read moreNov. 02 | Bonaire Featured in Caribbean Journal
TCB-North America is pleased to announce Bonaire received the lead spot in Caribbean Journal's Best Islands For Snorkeling article!
Read moreOct. 10 | Foundation stone for EuroParcs Resort Bonaire to be laid on 21 October
Less than three months after the official start of EuroParcs Resort Bonaire, the first stage of the resort near Kralendijk has already been sold completely.
Read moreSep. 15 | STINAPA, IMARES and DCNA starting with Shark research in Bonaire this
This week marks the beginning of shark research in Bonaire. STINAPA, IMARES and DCNA are working together, with funding from the Nationale Postcode Loterij, to learn more about the species of sharks frequenting the waters and reefs of Bonaire.
Read moreSep. 15 | DELTA EXTENDS BONAIRE'S HOLIDAY SEASON
The holiday season has been joyously extended in Bonaire thanks to Delta Air Lines peak season schedule.
Read moreSep. 06 | Bonaire very proud to be awarded the Silver Quality Coast Award
The Netherlands Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr. Henk Kamp, awarded Bonaire with the Silver Quality Coast Award this was handed
Read moreAug. 23 | BONAIRE SHOWCASED TO TOP NEW JERSEY TRAVEL AGENTS
To increase awareness of Bonaire in a key target market and highlight its non-stop service from Newark on United Airlines, Bonaire hosted 77 top travel agents in New Jersey last week.
Read moreJun. 17 | HARBOUR VILLAGE BEACH CLUB ON BONAIRE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP
In observation of World Oceans Day, Harbour Village Beach Club, the Caribbean's "best kept secret" and Bonaire's only luxury resort,
Read moreJun. 10 | Bonaire featured in About.com Travel
Bonaire is featured in the latest About.com Travel story. This article is a direct result of freelance writer Grace Lentini participating in our recent culinary press trip.
Read moreJun. 08 | BELMAR OCEANFRONT APARTMENTS BONAIRE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Bonaire is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The completely redesigned website has a more contemporary design and is ready for the future.
Read moreJun. 08 | Nonstop flights Venezuela-Bonaire promoted at AVAVIT
The 25th edition of Avavit trade show, took place on May 31st and June 1st at Eurobuilding Hotel in Caracas.
Read moreMay. 27 | BONAIRE HOSPITALITY GROUP LAUNCHES 'BONAIRE CULINARY PASSPORT'
Bonaire Hospitality Group, a collaboration of hospitality entrepreneurs on the island, is proud to announce the 'Bonaire Culinary Passport'.
Read moreMay. 05 | UNITED AIRLINES AIRFARE SALE TO BONAIRE
We have great news to share with you for summer travel to Bonaire! Starting today, United Airlines' Newark-Bonaire Sunday flight, which commences on June 12, 2016, is on sale.
Read moreApr. 13 | 10 Best Places for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Entitled "10 Best Places for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties," Bonaire is listed as one of the top 10 places in the world to host a bachelor/bachelorette party.
Read moreMar. 22 | BUDDY DIVE ACADEMY INTRODUCES NEW ALL-INCLUSIVE IDC PACKAGE
Buddy Dive Academy is happy to announce the introduction of a new all-inclusive Instructor Development Course (IDC) package.
Read moreMar. 02 | TOURISM CORPORATION BONAIRE ORGANIZES THE BONAIRE CUISINE MONTHS
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) will be organizing once again the Bonaire Cuisine Months program, which is slated to run in the months of May and June 2016.
Read moreMar. 01 | BUDDY DIVE RESORT BONAIRE EXPANDS FLEET WITH NEW BOAT
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is pleased to announce the expansion of its fleet with a new boat. This weekend the boat was launched into open waters and navigated to the Buddy Dive dock.
Read moreFeb. 15 | THE TCB WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF TOURISM
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Tourism, Mr. Maurice Adriaens. As the Director of Tourism Mr. Adriaens will be responsible for overseeing all marketing, public relations and advertising programs for TCB's Headquarters, North America, Europe and Latin America offices.
Read moreFeb. 10 | BONAIRE BEST OVERALL DIVING
Bonaire continues its reign as one of the world's top dive destinations as the island secured 12 different awards in the Scuba Diving Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards.
Read moreFeb. 01 | Bonaire the New Tech Dive destination for divers
As result of the recent visit of NAUI Team on island, Brazilian Divemag published in its 45 edition, an amazing press release of tech dive highlighting Bonaire on its front page.
Read moreFeb. 01 | Bonaire featured in USA Today
We are pleased to share that Bonaire was featured in the January 28th edition of USAToday.com.
Read moreJan. 20 | TCB ANNOUNCES WINNER OF BONAIRE FALL FESTIVAL
Selected from dozens of entries, Randall Deaver of Dallas, Texas is the winner of the Bonaire Values Twitter contest. His photograph of a diver jumping off Oil Slick Leap awarded Mr. Deaver the grand prize of two round-trip airline tickets on United Airlines for travel to Bonaire this year.
Read moreJan. 14 | Bonaire featured in TravelGirl Magazine
TCB-North America is pleased to announce that Bonaire is featured in the January 2016 issue if TravelGirl Magazine. This article is a direct result of freelancer Amanda Castleman participating in our June 2014 group press trip.
Read moreJan. 14 | BONAIRE'S CRUISE TOURISM GARNERS RETURN ON ITS INVESTMENT
The recently released Caribbean cruise analysis conducted by US-based research firm BREA (Business Research & Economic Advisors),
Read moreDec. 22 | Successful Christmas Shopping Night
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) in cooperation with Bonaire Arts & Crafts Association (BACA) and Downtown Business Association organized for the first time Christmas Shopping Night, which took place on Saturday December 19th , 2015.
Read moreDec. 22 | International Bonaire Photo Contest 2015 winners
The Bonaire Photo Contest ended successfully in its II edition on December 16. Eight pictures were selected by International and local judges in Bonaire from 705 photos. Bonaire Photo Contest became worldwide this year not only for Latin America.This edition had winners from many countries around the world: Brazil, Holland, Austria, United States, Venezuela and Costa Rica. Also a special recognition was given to Photographer Jeffrey Stamer from United States. He had two of the top pictures competing for first place in the Professional category Eco (top side).
Read moreDec. 21 | FCCA Holiday Gift Project
Friday December 19th at Jong Bonaire, Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) together with Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and Bonaire Outreach Foundation organized for the 6th year the "Christmas Holiday Gift Project".
Read moreNov. 25 | Christmas Shopping Night 19th of December
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) in cooperation with Bonaire Arts & Crafts Association (BACA) and the Kaya Grandi stores are organizing a Christmas Shopping Night.
Read moreNov. 24 | BONAIRE'S CRUISE TOURISM CONTINUES TO SAIL SUCCESSFULLY
Tourism Corporation Bonaire's (TCB) Cruise Tourism Manager, Gabriele Tixi, has reported a successful outcome from Bonaire's participation in the 22nd Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association's (FCCA)
Read moreNov. 18 | BONAIRE STANDS OUT AT DEMA SHOW 2015
On November 4-7, 2015, Tourism Corporation Bonaire was respresented by Malinda Hassell, Marketing Manager of TCB-Headquarters, TCB-North America representatives Candice Kimmel and Marie Rosa and TCB-South America representative Yasmin Perez at the 39th Annual DEMA Show. The Show was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Read moreNov. 03 | A great month full of promotion for Bonaire in Latin America
As an innovative strategy, TCB-Latin America participated in the PADI 2015 DIVE FESTIVAL, which took place in partnership with the Sao Paulo Boat Show. The Festival was held October 1 - 6, 2015, at the Transamerica Expo Center in Sao Paulo gathering the luxury nautical sector of Brazil.
Read moreOct. 30 | BONAIRE TEK 2015@ BUDDY DIVE ONCE AGAIN A HUGE SUCCESS
From October 10 till October 24 Bonaire TeK 2015 took place at Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire and it was once again a huge success. Tec divers from all over enjoyed 2 weeks full of presentations, demo's, workshops and diving with the pro's.
Read moreOct. 29 | TUIfly expands flight program to the Dutch Antilles
This coming Friday, October 30th, the TUIfly Dreamliner will land on Sint Maarten for the very first time. TUI Netherlands looks forward to this moment as this defines the official increase in their number of flights to the Dutch Antilles.
Read moreSep. 22 | Tourism Corporation Bonaire announces the start of the cruise season
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) together with all other companies affiliated with the cruise operations are ready for the cruise season starting September 22nd, 2015.
Read moreSep. 18 | TOURISM CORPORATION BONAIRE (TCB) HOLDS INTERNAL MEETINGS
TCB-Headquarters invited representatives from their overseas offices in North America, Latin America and Europe to Bonaire to discuss and evaluate
Read moreSep. 16 | PULLMANTUR CRUISES CANCELS BONAIRE PORT OF CALL
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) announces that there will be a change in the 2016 Bonaire cruise ship schedule.
Read moreSep. 14 | New shark reserve launched on Bonaire
It was a great way to end Bonaire's first Shark Week, when State Secretary Dijksma of Economic Affairs opened a shark and marine mammal sanctuary during her recent visit to Bonaire and Saba.
Read moreSep. 14 | Coral Spawning
For those interested in this year's predictions for the coral spawning events in September and October.
Read moreSep. 07 | Last Taste of Bonaire for 2015 was a complete success
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) organized the last Taste of Bonaire for 2015, which took place on Sunday August 30th at the Wilhelmina Park.
Read moreAug. 26 | Lion fish population gets a big hit during hunt in marine reserves
On Saturday afternoon, August 22nd, STINAPA Bonaire organized a two tank dive in the marine reserves where divers are normally not allowed.
Read moreAug. 20 | A lot of attention for "De Smaak van Bonaire" in the Netherlands
Tourism has a huge impact in our lives on the island of Bonaire and it plays a keyrole for the future.
Read moreAug. 17 | A DECADE OF "GIVING BACK" CONTINUES AS WOUNDED WARRIORS RETURN
Ten years ago when the island of Bonaire was approached about hosting a group of U.S. servicemen wounded as the result of service to their country, island officials welcomed the opportunity. Now, a decade later, Bonaire is hosting their 10th Anniversary Wounded Warrior Trip, August 15-22.
Read moreAug. 12 | EDEN BEACH BONAIRE NEW PARTNER CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION BONAIRE
In addition to the coral restoration efforts currently being carried out by Buddy Dive and Harbour Village, Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire is proud to announce Eden Beach as new partner. Together they will create and build a brand new coral nursery.
Read moreAug. 12 | Tourism Corporation Bonaire is conducting a diver survey
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) started this week with the execution of a diver survey. The last time this took place was in 2009; therefore an update is needed in the data.
Read moreAug. 11 | Bonaire launches its Photo Contest 2015
The Tourism Office of Bonaire in Latin America came with an excellent initiative: the Bonaire Photocontest; this campaign provides an interesting opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the Island of Bonaire through the lens of our visitors, who will show us the island from a different point of view, and also participate for a chance to win a package for 2 to stay on Bonaire. The package includes breakfast, car rental and unlimited shore diving, making our slogan real: Once a Visitor, Always a Friend!!
Read moreAug. 10 | TCB HOSTS U.S. SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS DIVE THEMED PRESS TRIP
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and a variety of tourism stakeholders hosted a group of three top travel influencers on social media
Read moreAug. 07 | BONAIRE FALL FESTIVAL RETURNS
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has launched their second annual Bonaire Fall Festival: Dive-Dine-Discover program for fall travel. Visitors to Bonaire will have the opportunity to take advantage of the countless savings and added value exclusive to the fall season.
Read moreJul. 27 | Another successful Taste of Bonaire
Tourism Corporation Bonaire organized another successful Taste of Bonaire on Saturday July 25th, 2015. A lot of tourist and local people attended the fourth edition of Taste of Bonaire.
Read moreJul. 22 | BONAIRE RECEIVES STRONG MEDIA COVERAGE AT LATEST BE A DIVER POOL TOUR
As the title sponsor for the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association's (DEMA) largest and most recognized diver acquisition and awareness program, the Be A Diver Pool, Bonaire received extensive media presence in news coverage from the latest Be A Diver Pool Tour show. The Be A Diver Pool was on site at the 11th Annual Wounded Warriors Adaptive Watersports Festival in Breezy Point, NY, July 10 -11, introducing scuba diving to severely wounded and physically disabled troops and families.
Read moreJul. 22 | BONAIRE TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS FROM DELTA AIR LINES AND UNITED
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) is pleased to announce Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will be adding additional non-stop flights to Bonaire, ideally timed for the peak 2015/2016 winter travel season.
Read moreJul. 17 | BONAIRE CRUISE MANAGER ATTENDS ANNUAL PAMAC CONFERENCE
Tourism Corporation Bonaire's Cruise Manager, Gabriele Tixi, has reported a successful outcome from his participation
Read moreJul. 02 | TCB dedicated Taste of Bonaire to our talented youth
Tourism Corporation Bonaire organized the third Taste of Bonaire for this year, which took place on Sunday June 28th, 2015 at the Wilhelmina Park. The event started at 6pm and ended at 10pm.The theme was "Local Talent Edition", where our youth demonstrated their talent.
Read moreJun. 24 | BONAIRE PARTNERS WITH TRIPADVISOR.COM FOR ADVERTISING PROGRAM
In January 2015, Tourism Corporation Bonaire's North American office launched the first Tourism Sponsorship and Co-op Advertising program with TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website with over 200 million reviews and 70+ million members. The Bonaire Homepage on TripAdvisor has native advertising information including photos, videos, links to special promotions, hotel packages and events taking place this year on Bonaire.
Read moreJun. 23 | Bonaire hosts press trip from Manaus Brazil
Recently a press team from Manaus, Brazil visited Bonaire; they were invited by InselAir.
Read moreJun. 12 | Bonaire News
Bonaire has a plethora of activities for visitors to choose from, ranging from adventurous to the most sedentary types of activities. Here's a rundown of the latest dining places, special programs and newest activities that could help travelers as they plan their next trip to the Caribbean island of Bonaire.
Read moreJun. 11 | Art Exposition at TCB
Since Monday, June 8, the exposition of art of the two sisters, Riet and Agnes, is officially open. Mozaic art, exposes some twenty pieces at the office of the Tourism Corporation Bonaire, located in the Kaya Grandi #2. Admission is free and the exposition is open for the public during opening hours of the office.
Read moreJun. 09 | Bonaire promoted in Espacio Profundo magazine
Bonaire was featured in the Mexican magazine Espacio Profundo.
Read moreJun. 02 | U.S. FOOD SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS GROUP PRESS TRIP
As part of the Bonaire Cuisine Month program, TCB and a variety of tourism stakeholders hosted a group of four top cuisine influencers on social media on a press visit to the island, May 26-31, 2015. Participants of the group included Stefanie Michaels of AdventureGirl, Kellee Edwards of Kellee Set Go!, Michelle Yam of Michelle Yam Photography and Tara MacIntyre of Caribbean Journal.
Read moreJun. 01 | Taste Of Bonaire
On May 30th Tourism Corporation Bonaire organized the second successful Taste of Bonaire for this year, the public enjoyed of a night where different food was sold and great performances from the dance groups and Foyan Boyz. In connection with the Bonaire Cuisine Month TCB organized two Taste of Bonaire's during the month of May.
Read moreJun. 01 | Sundance Air Venezuela charter flights to Bonaire.
Last Thursday May 28th, Bonaire Welcomed Sundance Air Venezuela on the island. The airline planned a One Day Fam trip to Bonaire and invited the most important dive centers in Venezuela to be a part of this trip. Sundance is programming to start charter services between Bonaire and Venezuela. Aircraft type is a Jetstream with a capacity of 19 seats.
Read moreMay. 26 | BONAIRE'S 2014/2015 CRUISE SEASON SET SAIL WITH GREAT SUCCESS
Bonaire continues to grow its cruise tourism sector at an impressive rate, stemming from years of outreach with key industry executives
Read moreMay. 19 | Bonaire expects rise in cruise traffic over next two years
Bonaire's port of Kralendijk expects to handle 250,000 cruise passengers in 2015 and around 400,000 in 2016.
Read moreMay. 12 | At last, Bonaire 's own beer
Bonaire's beer is here: Bonaire Blond! The beer is island inspired and brewed with ingredients of Bonaire. The pale beer has fresh hints from lime and an aromatic spiciness from the Aloë Vera flower grown on the local Onima Plantation.
Read moreMay. 06 | Bonaire visited World Travel Market Brazil
TCB Latin America's recent visit to the World Trade Market was very positive.
Read moreMay. 04 | TCB launched the Bonaire Cuisine Month
TCB launched the Bonaire Cuisine Month which is a new concept for the island. An exciting program will be running for the entire month of May.
Read moreMay. 01 | Special invitation from Holland's Ambassador
TCB Latin America was invited by the Dutch Embassy to the reception for King's Day Celebration that took place on Monday April 27th.
Read moreApr. 17 | BONAIRE'S APPEAL TO CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS IS ON THE RISE
During the Cruise Shipping Miami trade show, the Bonaire delegation represented Bonaire with positive effects, as we rank in the top 5 Caribbean ports.
Read moreApr. 16 | Cartagena Boat Show
The third edition of the Cartagena International Boat Show was successfully attended by Tourism Corporation Bonaire.
Read moreMar. 19 | Bonaire Cuisine Month May 2015
In 2015, the month of May lets visitors savor the flavor of Bonaire's gastronomic treasures through the by TCB organized "Bonaire Cuisine Month".
Read moreMar. 13 | Bonaire promoted in Mexican Divers Magazine
Mexican divers magazine Espacio Profundo highlighted Bonaire's treasures in a special dedicated to kayaking and the 2014 Photo Contest.
Read moreMar. 13 | Bonaire promoted in Mergulho magazine with dedicated front page
Bonaire's treasures under as well as above water have been featured in Brazil's Mergulho magazine with a dedicated front page and a 10-page special.
Read moreMar. 11 | Bonaire Launches TripAdvisor On-Island Initiative
With the purpose of promoting our island and increasing its online presence, TCB and TripAdvisor have initiated a joint promotional campaign.
Read moreMar. 10 | BONAIRE PROMOTED AT VITRINA DE ANATO 2015
From February 25th to 27th, Bonaire was present at the ANATO trade show in Bogota with an eye catching booth to promote its destination.
Read moreMar. 10 | MEETING AND TRAINING COLOMBIAN TRAVEL AGENTS AND DIVE CENTERS
During ANATO 2015, Bonaire seized the opportunity to meet up with Colombian travel agents and dive centers to promote our island.
Read moreJan. 16 | Bonaire Lionfish Recipe featured on USA Today
Bonaire's native Lionfish Recipe was featured on USA Today as a "Most Memorable Meal".
Read moreJan. 16 | Washington Slagbaai featured on USAToday.com
This week, Washington Slagbaai's beautiful beaches were featured on USAToday.com as a part of Susan Barnes' "10 Beaches to Visit in January" article.
Read moreJan. 16 | Coral Restoration mentioned in Caribbean Journal
We are happy to announce that Bonaire's Coral Restoration Project was featured in this month's Caribbean Journal.
Read moreJan. 15 | CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION BONAIRE INSTALLS NEW CORAL NURSERY
Coral restoration foundation Bonaire installs new coral nursery on the island and welcomes new dive shop partner: "Great Adventures Bonaire".
Read moreJan. 15 | BONAIRE SCORES 7 IN SCUBA DIVING'S READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2015
Bonaire scores a lucky seven in Scuba Diving Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards 2015. Honors include four #1 Rankings, including a #1 Shore Diving award.
Read moreDec. 24 | AUCTION PROVIDES VALUABLE FUNDS FOR ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES
The Turtle Artwork Auction Saturday 29th November proved to be a very successful event for Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) in more ways than one.
Read moreDec. 23 | SKYVIEWS AWARDS BONAIRE BUSINESSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
Skyviews Inc., Caribbean map publishers to the Caribbean region since 1989 celebrate 25 years of service to the tourism industry and destination of Bonaire.
Read moreDec. 22 | A successful Bonaire Photo Contest first edition
Winners Bonaire photo Contest Announced.
Read moreDec. 09 | BONAIRE LEAVES ITS FOOTPRINT IN LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY
The members of the Bonaire Pavilion donated their furniture and other materials that they used while exhibiting at DEMA Show 2014 to four local charities.
Read moreDec. 08 | 5th Annual FCCA Gift Project
Over 200 kids from various districts attended to receive gifts from Santa!
Read moreNov. 14 | InselAir starts 2 weekly flights to Manaus (Brazil)
InselAir will start operating 2 weekly flights from Aruba to Manaus, in northern Brazil, as of January 14, 2015.
Read moreNov. 14 | Bonaire for kids
Enjoy the press release generated by the Brazilian online magazine DIVEMAG in its November edition.
Read moreNov. 03 | Vara's Vroege Vogels wins CTO's Media Award 2014
The broadcasting of the Dutch TV-show Vara Vroege Vogels about Bonaire was nominated in the category TV/Radio, and they won!
Read moreNov. 03 | Argentina dive magazine reporting from Bonaire !
Alvaro Lopez owner and editor of the Argentina dive magazine, came last July to make press releases, that will complete ten pages in various editions.
Read moreOct. 28 | Update on Cruise and Stay Over arrivals
The upcoming 2014-2015 cruise season will welcome around 190,000 pax, 12% more arrivals than last cruise season/ 20,000 more passengers.
Read moreOct. 15 | Pullmantur Cruises will visit Bonaire starting September 2015
Pullmantur Cruises will call on Bonaire starting September 2015. Bonaire will receive 37 extra calls and 100,000 extra cruise passengers.
Read moreOct. 07 | TOURISM CORPORATION BONAIRE LAUNCHES FACEBOOK "FAKECATION" CONTEST
Sweepstakes Prize Includes Two Roundtrip Delta Airlines Tickets & a Seven Nights' Stay at Eden Beach Resort Bonaire
Read moreOct. 07 | Bonaire ranked in the Top 10 World Windsurfing champions
Bonaire's top windsurfers competed at the Windsurf Worldcup Sylt 2014 in Germany.
Read moreOct. 06 | Bonaire present at the Annual World Routes Conference
The Annual World Routes Conference which took place on September 20th thru 23rd in Chicago, Illinois was a very productive event for Bonaire!
Read moreOct. 03 | Insel Air adds Fokker 70
Congratulations to Insel Air's staff and personal on its latest airlift developments.
Read moreSep. 29 | World Tourism Day Celebration
This year's World Tourism Day theme was Tourism and Community Development. Tourism Corporation Bonaire organized an appreciation day cocktail event at Fort Oranje for the private sector on September 27th, 2014.
Read moreSep. 27 | World Tourism Day Celebration
On behalf of Tourism Corporation Bonaire we would like to thank everyone in the community that is involved with Bonaire's Tourism Development.
Read moreSep. 08 | Annual TCB Marketing Meeting
Marketing meetings provided the highlights of 2014 and the Marketing Plans for 2015.
Read moreAug. 28 | BONAIRE present at NAUI annual meeting in Brazil
The Island of Bonaire and the Bonaire Marine Park had the honor to be special guests.
Read moreAug. 25 | Delta Friday Flight
Bonaire delegation welcomed the inaugural Delta Friday Flight.
Read moreAug. 14 | DIVE, DINE AND DISCOVER BONAIRE
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has launched their Bonaire Fall Festival: Dive-Dine-Discover program, and is gearing up to welcome fall visitors. The program was designed to increase business in the off-season and showcase the many benefits of visiting the island once summer-peak travelers have gone home.
Read moreAug. 14 | Divi Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire To Undergo Multi-million Dollar
Divi Resorts announced that it would undertake a top-to-bottom refresh of its Bonaire property, Divi Flamingo Beach Resort. Renovations on the 129-room resort begin in September, with completion scheduled for June 2015. The upgrade covers rooms, grounds, lobby, pools, beach, restaurants and bars, back of house, exterior décor, dive facilities and retail. It is the largest hospitality capital investment on Bonaire in recent years. According to Marco Galaverna, president and chief operating officer of Divi Resorts, therenovation will make Divi the undisputed leader in guest services and amenities and the freshest, most stylish product on the island. The modernization of Divi Dive, the in-house dive operation, along with the hotel's makeover will be a boon to the resort's robust dive business; but also is expected to create a new mecca for Caribbean-bound vacationers from around the world.
Read moreAug. 14 | WOUNDED WARRIORS RETURN TO BONAIRE FOR THE 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For the ninth consecutive year, Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), industry partners, and the entire island of Bonaire will welcome members of the U.S. military and their families to their home away from home from August 16 -24, 2014, to enjoy scuba diving for recreation and rehabilitation.
Read moreJun. 04 | TCB hosts DEMA's Excutive for new business acquisition seminar
DEMA Anysite presentation
Read moreJun. 01 | First Quarter 2014 USA passenger arrivals increase with 27.9%
First Quarter 2014
Read moreApr. 01 | Carnival Cruise Lines visits Bonaire in 2015
Carnival Cruise Lines will call on Bonaire starting in January 2015, totaling 9 calls in 2015. Carnival cruises will continue with more calls in 2016.
Read moreMar. 31 | Bonaire featured in Espacio Profundo Mexico Media
The promotion of Bonaire has started in Mexico.
Read moreMar. 27 | TCB features a new artist at its Art Gallery
TCB's reception area is now showcasing its second artist at its gallery exhibition.
Read moreMar. 24 | Delta and United increased service to Bonaire
Delta and United have resulted in increased service to Bonaire from the US.
Read moreMar. 11 | Inspirational App: Bonaire LookBook out now!
Tourism Corporation Bonaire Europe launched the new App: Bonaire LookBook.
Read moreMar. 07 | Bonaire in the Top 10 Trip Advisor 2014
Bonaire has won the #5 spot in the Top Ten Trip Advisor 2014 Traveler Choice Awards Caribbean Islands.
Read moreJan. 09 | Tourism Corporation Bonaire now a selling point for Snorkel Tags
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) reintroduces the sales of snorkel tags at its office located at Kaya Grandi 2, Kralendijk.
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