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Looking for a Budget-Friendly Montego Bay Vacation? There’s a New Hotel for That
It’s home to one of the most famous streets in the Caribbean, named after one of Jamaica’s global music icons: Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. While the heavily-trafficked street has seen its share of ups and downs in recent decades, that’s been […]
Anguilla Looking to Grow Golf Market
It’s home to one of the top golf offerings in the Caribbean: the island of Anguilla, whose Aurora Anguilla Resort and Club has been solidifying its position as a premier Caribbean golf destination. That culminated in its recent crown as […]
Jamaica Looking to Grow Tourism from United Kingdom, Ireland
Jamaica is planning a major push to increase its market share in the United Kingdom and Ireland, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The island received about 229,000 visitors from the United Kingdom last year. By 2025, Jamaica is looking […]
Jamaica Looking to Boost Arrivals From South America
As Jamaica experiences its highest-volume tourism summer ever, the island is looking to add more arrivals from a burgeoning market: South America. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is looking to tap into three major markets: Argentina, Chile and Peru, all […]
Christie’s Looking to Build Caribbean Real Estate Alliance
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]
Jamaica Is Looking to “Re-Imagine” Its Local Tourism Industry
80 percent of the value of tourism experiences worldwide are driven by small and medium-sized businesses. But less than 20 percent of the returns go to that sector, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. That’s why Bartlett is leading […]
Antigua Looking to Continue Tourism Boom With More Airlift
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the Caribbean, and now the twin-island country is looking to continue its surge in arrivals with more airlift. A delegation from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority led by […]
Jamaica Looking to Create “Mini-Destinations”
By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. They’re some of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean — not just Jamaica. But Jamaica is now looking to expand beyond its traditional tourism hubs with the creation of what […]
How the USVI Is Looking to Spur New Hotel Projects
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s no secret that the USVI has struggled to spur hotel development for decades. But the territory’s is looking to change that, highlighted by a new online database aimed at spurring new development. It adds […]
USVI Looking to Boost Airlift to St Croix, St Thomas
By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands is looking to boost its airlift network in a big way. USVI Governor Albert Bryan, Jr says a strong “aerial highway” was critically important to the territory’s future. Bryan met this […]
USVI Looking to Take Cruise Industry to Next Level
By Alexander Britell The US Virgin Islands is already one of the Caribbean’s biggest cruise powers — but new Governor Albert Bryan Jr wants to take things to the next level. The USVI is determined to position itself as the […]
Grenada Looking to Draw Major Cruise Brands
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor While the town of St. George’s is among the most charming Caribbean ports, it hasn’t yet been able to attract major cruise attention. That could change soon, however, thanks to efforts by the Grenada Tourism […]
Antigua Looking to Increase Foreign Direct Investment
Antigua and Barbuda has launched a major new effort to ramp up foreign direct investment to the twin-island country, specifically in the services sector, according to Investment and Tourism Minister Asot Michael. The announcement came during Michael’s recent presentation at […]
Barbuda Is Looking to Go 100 Percent Green
The Eastern Caribbean island of Barbuda is looking to become a 100 percent green energy island. That’s the plan behind the proposed Green Barbuda Energy project, which, if approved, would be supported by a regional grant from the government of […]
Anguilla’s CéBlue Looking to Expand
One of Anguilla’s top luxury properties has big expansion plans. The CéBlue Villas & Resort, a boutique collection of villa accommodations, is looking to expand into a full-fledged hotel. Owner’s representative Joel Crocker is seeking investment for a major expansion […]
Dominican Republic Looking to Develop New Tourism Hub
Puerto Plata. La Romana. Punta Cana. Bahia de las Aguilas? The Dominican Republic has its sights set on a new destination, looking to develop a new tourism pole in the area of Bahia de las Aguilas on the country’s southwestern […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: Looking Toward Union Island
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ralph Hirsch, who sent in this beautiful shot of the view toward Union Island from the island of Mopion in the Grenadines. Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? […]
Jamaica Looking to China to Boost Cruise Sector
Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism says it will look to the Chinese market as it seeks to boost earnings in its cruise ship sector by 2021. This was the message delivered by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett following his recent tour of […]
Jamaican Bobsled Team Looking to 2018 Olympics
The Jamaican Bobsled Teams is looking to Pyeongchang. The country’s men’s and women’s bobsled teams are beginning to prepare for qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, and they will soon have new sleds. Japanese manufacturers have announced the […]
Jamaica Looking for More Tourism Investment By Jamaicans
Jamaican Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr Wykeham McNeill is calling for Jamaicans to grasp the various investment opportunities available in the island’s tourism sector. Speaking at the opening of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, McNeill said the investment climate […]
This Jamaican Travel Company Is Looking to South America
If the Caribbean wants to continue its tourism growth, it will have to look south. Now, a major tour company in Jamaica is doing just that. Jamaica’s Glamour Destination Management has appointed São Paulo-based Mondo Travel Marketing as its sales […]
Barbados, Guyana Looking to Deepen Economic Ties
By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM members Barbados and Guyana are looking to deepen their relationship. That was the view expressed during a recent meeting between Barbados Industry Minister Donville Inniss and Guyana Vice President Carl Greenidge at the Hilton […]
St Kitts Looking to Strengthen Yachting Sector
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts is looking to strengthen its yachting sector, the country said this week. The push will be driven by the country’s luxury Christophe Harbour Marina. “We are a well-established tourism destination—our location of St […]
Jamaica Tourism Looking to Untapped Markets
JAPEX to focus on Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica’s looking to diversify its tourism source markets. The 25th annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), set to take place Montego Bay Convention Centre from September 20-22, […]
Barbados Looking to Deepen Trade With Colombia, Africa
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Barbados is looking to deepen its trade relationships with Colombia and with countries in the African continent. The country will be sending a 15-member joint public-private sector mission to Colombia led by Minister of Industry, […]
Tobago Looking to Expand Creative Sector
Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tobago is looking to expand and develop its creative and cultural industries. The island’s residents are being urged to “develop a skill and take advantage of the many opportunities being offered […]
St Kitts Looking to Expand Investment in Rural Areas
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts is in the midst of a development boom, one Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas wants to continue to expand. Speaking this week, Douglas said the country’s five-year plan […]
OECS Looking to Create Regional Climate Change Institution
Above: St Vincent (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Climate change will disproportionately impact small island states like those in the Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States is looking to explore its options for coping with the […]
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