It was the first major weather event to impact the region after the post-outbreak return of travel in the area.
The Caribbean is still recovering from Hurricane Maria, which struck five years ago.
The island of Puerto Rico experienced a complete loss of electrical power and widespread flooding when it was hit by a storm in September of last year.
Brad Dean is the CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, the island's tourism marketing agency. The airports in Ponce and Mayaguez were closed due to the weather.
There are attractions focused on indigenous cultures in Cabo Rojo and Loiaza. San Juan and the city's historic district were largely undamaged by the storm.
Luis Marin International Airport reopened on September 19 after closing due to the weather. Post-storm weather updates are provided on Discover Puerto Rico's social media platforms.
Visitors to Puerto Rico are advised by the agency to contact travel providers, lodging facilities, and local businesses to find out more about their stay.
The impact of the Dominican Republic on the world.
The Dominican Republic was most affected by the effect on Caribbean tourism activities due to the damage done to several resorts.
Amy Graves, a travel advisor and member of the Travel Agents Selling the Caribbean (TASC) online group, said, "Cap Cana definitely was hit hard and from what I've seen, it's going to take some time to assess andrepair all the damage there."
Graves said that other areas of PinaCana did not suffer as much damage. Depending on where they're staying and when. The Hyatt ZivaCapCana and Hyatt ZilaraCapCana resorts were closed through September 23. There were no storm related injuries to guests or associates.
According to an email from Amy L. Boyce, there was only minor damage at the two resorts. Each company's website was checked and it was found that they are operating normally.
The resort town of Miches was badly damaged by high waves that blocked several highways and a tourist pier, according to press reports.
There was no major structural damage after a rainy night in the Dominican Republic. The hotel's pools and beaches were closed due to some exterior damage.
The TasC advisor said that he has clients at theExcellence Punta Cana. They expect the pool and beach to be open in a few days.
The cost of two nights has been covered by excellence. It is nice to not have to make a claim.
If flights have been changed or canceled, guests will be offered a complimentary stay at the resort.
Passengers will not incur rescheduling penalties if the National Hurricane Center confirms a Category 1 or higher storm.
Helping advisers.
Because Caribbean destinations frequently encounter weather-related events, theTASC works to aid it members in the territory. Kelly Fontenelle stated that natural disasters are traumatic.
If there is anything that can be done to help the staff, then it's good. We are checking to see if the destination is safe for visitors after this. advisors can make sure clients have the level of service they require by asking for photos.
The storm policy is recommended by Fontenelle. Guidelines should be in place for communication and service in this case.
The Turks and Caicos storm toll.
The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) said in a September 21 statement that clean-up is underway in the territory after the death of Fiona.
As we await reports from the sister islands, we can confidently share members in Providenciales and have suffered little to no damage as a result of the storm.
Turks and Caicos properties include Seven Stars, Grace Bay Club, Rock House, Point Grace, West Bay Club, The Palms, The Shore Club, Royal West Indies, Bianca Sands, Ports of Call, and Beaches.
The staff at Beaches Turks and Caicos did a great job yesterday. She said that Grace Bay Beach has some damage to it, but that they are working to get it back to normal.
Cox drove through the territory and said the roads were clear. Most of the area seemed to be fully powered.
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