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The Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA, the official government tourism agency for the island of Martinique, reports that key segments of the island’s tourism infrastructure continue to operate normally despite an ongoing labor strike. Among the facts known to date are the following:
- Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport is open and operating normally.
- All hotels and resorts in Martinique are open and accommodating guests.
- All beaches in Martinique are open and remain accessible.
- Car rental companies in Martinique are open and providing fuel to customers.
- Approximately 50% of Martinique’s gas stations are open.
- Banks across Martinique are closed, though ATM machines are functioning normally.
- All emergency services (police, fire rescue, ambulance) in Martinique are operating normally.
Madeleine de Grandmaison, chairman of the Martinique Tourism Authority, has stated: “All tourism facilities are operating and everything is being done to ease the stay of our visitors.”
The labor strike in Martinique is now in its 12th day. The Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as warranted.
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