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Dominican Republic Unveils “Ambitious and Comprehensive” Citizenship Plan
Above: the National Palace in Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic unveiled today what the country is calling an “ambitious and comprehensive” immigration plan aimed at dealing in part with the country’s ongoing citizenship issue involving […]
“Transformational” Project to Redevelop Two Caribbean Airports
A pair of major airports in the Caribbean will be undergoing a significant remodeling through a new public-private partnership, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for […]
Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Is From Grenada
They have been making rum here in some form for almost three centuries, in a 500-acre estate anchored by waving cane fields on the southern coast of Grenada. As you walk around the grounds, you find the remnants of centuries […]
New Resort and Marina Break Ground in Nassau
A new resort and marina project has broken ground in Nassau. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel […]
Jamaica Eyeing 4 Million Combined Visitors This Year
Jamaica is expecting to top 4 million combined visitors in 2023 — that is, putting together both air and cruise passenger arrivals. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is on pace to record 4.1 million visitors — a number he thinks is […]
Another Month of Strong Tourism Growth for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s record-breaking tourism numbers are showing no signs of slowing down, according to newly-released data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The Dominican Republic reported 531.017 stavover arrivals in October, the most ever for the country in the […]
Fortress’ $425 Million Hotel Rebuild in St Thomas
The iconic Frenchman’s Reef resort complex in the U.S. Virgin Islands was built in 1973 and was a beloved Caribbean resort before it was shuttered in 2017 due to the massive devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. To access […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s Big US Tourism Push
Antigua and Barbuda has kicked off a major push to increase tourism to the destination from the United States market. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has embarked on a promotional tour to engage with travel professionals in more than […]
Iberia Is Planning a Big Puerto Rico Push
Spain’s Iberia Airlines is looking to expand its already-strong footprint in Puerto Rico. This winter, the carrier is planning a 33 percent increase in seat availability between Madrid and San Juan, after transporting 120,000 passengers to Puerto Rico in the […]
Dominican Republic Tourism Is Making History
There is a bit of unease in some parts of the Caribbean this summer, as sometimes absurdly high airline prices have cooled off arrivals. Not in the Dominican Republic, where the country keeps churning out new tourism records with the […]
Travel to the Dominican Republic Is Growing at a Record-Setting Pace
At the Dominican Republic’s annual tourism exchange 10 years ago, officials announced a bold plan: the country wanted to achieve 10 million annual visitors by the year 2023. It was an ambitious goal, to be sure, one that was unsurprisingly […]
The Caribbean Tourism Organization Is Bringing Back Its Biggest Events
The Caribbean Tourism Organization is bringing back its biggest annual events this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the return of both the State of the Industry Conference and Caribbean Week in New York, among others. The 2023 edition […]
The Caribbean’s First Green Globe-Certified Airport Is In Aruba
The Caribbean is filled with Green Globe-certified hotels, properties doing their part to work toward a sustainable future. The certification covers everything from operations to green energy to water use, with a total of 44 core criteria supported by more […]
Jamaica Tops 2 Million Stayover Visitors
Jamaica has topped the 2 million mark for stayover visitors this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The numbers through October are “in line with previous projections,” according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. “It is truly gratifying to see our […]
A New “Caribbean Tourism Institute”
The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization has launched a major initiative: a first-of-its-kind virtual training program for the region’s primary economic driver. It’s called the Caribbean Tourism Institute, the CTO’s “online campus,” developed by Canadian firm Velsoft. The new portal is […]
Royal Caribbean Group Is Planning a Hybrid-Powered Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean Group is embarking on a major step on its sustainability push: Destination Net Zero, a comprehensive decarbonization strategy that includes pledging to establish Science-Based Targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The initiative “builds on decades of progress […]
The Next Great Caribbean Waterfront Downtown Is in St Thomas
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton ST THOMAS — It’s always been one of the most stunning drives in the Caribbean: the waterfront route around the centuries-old downtown of Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. One one side, there’s […]
Pair of Major Caribbean Resorts Sold
By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this […]
In St Thomas, the Rebirth of a Beach Bar
It was more than a bar. For decades, Iggies Beach Bar was the spot on St Thomas, the place where the locals went and the guests stayed, where everyone of every stripe and spirit made pilgrimage. And then came “Irmaria,” […]
Anguilla Continues Tourism Renaissance
Anguilla’s all-important tourism sector has put Hurricane Irma in its rear-view mirror. The island set a new record for tourist arrivals last year, according to new data released by the Anguilla Tourist Board. In 2019, Anguilla welcomed 95,375 tourist arrivals […]
This Bequia Resort Is Planning a Big Expansion
Bequia’s newest resort is about to get a whole lot bigger, with a planned expansion by The Liming. The Liming, which first opened at the end of 2018, has unveiled plans for an expansion project that will add another 24 […]
Trinidad Has Big Tourism Plans
The island of Trinidad has unveiled some bold goals to grow its long-under-the-radar tourism sector. Tourism Trinidad Limited, the island’s destination marketing company, says it is planning to increase visitor arrivals by 7 percent for the 2019-2020 fiscal year period, […]
Rum Journal: Another Exceptional Rum from Papa’s Pilar
It isn’t easy for a rum brand to get the one-name not of approval from rum aficionados. It takes time, it takes energy and it takes a product that is as consistent as it is But travel to rum hubs […]
The Bahamas’ New $250 Million Cruise Port Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff Global Ports Holding has formalized its partnership to create what may become the leading cruise port in the entire Caribbean in the heart of Nassau, The Bahamas. GPH has signed a $250 million heads of […]
Regent Seven Seas Is Adding New Caribbean Ports
By the Caribbean Journal staff Ultra-luxe boutique cruise line Regent Seven Seas is expanding its network of ports in the Caribbean region, the company said this week. Regent Seven Seas will be adding three new ports in the Caribbean for […]
Posadas Is a Planning a Major Caribbean Expansion
By the Caribbean Journal staff Mexico-based hotel giant Posadas is planning a major new resort destination in Mexico and the wider Caribbean. It’s called Tulkal, and it will feature multiple resorts, including a 515-room Fiesta Americana all-inclusive and a 340-room […]
Dominica’s Geothermal Hopes Get a Big Boost
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s most ambitious green energy projects is getting a major boost from the World Bank. The global institution has approved a $27 million project to support the construction of a 7mw geothermal […]
Copa Adding First-Ever Flights to Suriname
By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama-based Copa Airlines is launching its first-ever flights to Suriname, the carrier said this week. The new roundtrip service, which will begin operating in July, will operate twice weekly between Panama City and Paramaribo. Suriname […]
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