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Sluggish Second Quarter for Mexico Hotel Industry

By the Caribbean Journal staff It was a sluggish second quarter for Mexico’s hotel industry, according to a new report from analytics firm STR. The country’s hotel occupancy was down 3.1 percent year over year to 61.8 percent last month, […]

Jamaica: Economy Grew Between 1 and 2 Percent in Second Quarter

Above: (left) Bank of Jamaica Governor Brian Wynter (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Real economic activity in Jamaica grew expanded by between 1 and 2 percent in the second quarter, according to a new report from the Bank […]

Jamaican Growth Flat in Second Quarter

Above: Planning Institute of Jamaica Director General Dr Gladstone Hutchinson (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s economy grew by 0.1 percent in the second quarter, according to data released by the Planning Institute of Jamaica. PIOJ Director General Dr […]

St Kitts Making Progress on Second Cruise Pier

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Construction of the second cruise pier at Port Zante in St. Kitts is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2019, officials said this week. The announcement came from Minister of Public Infrastructure, […]

A First-Quarter Surge for Dominican Republic Tourism

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic saw a tourism surge in the first quarter of 2018, according to newly-released data from the country’s Central Bank. After a strong January and February, the destination saw a 14.7 percent increase […]

Curaçao Begins Work on Second Cruise Pier

Curaçao has begun work on the construction of its second mega cruise pier, according to the Curaçao Ports Authority. The Tula Pier, which is located in Willemstad’s Otrabanda area, is a $43 million project. The Ports Authority says the project […]

Marriott Is Adding a Second Hotel in Haiti

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major boost to Haiti’s burgeoning tourism sector, Marriott International has announced that its Autograph Collection is expanding to Haiti. The Habitation Jouissant boutique hotel in Cap Haitien will join the Autograph Collection in […]

American Airlines Will Soon Be Flying Daily to the Island of Dominica

Lush rainforests, waterfalls, a boiling lake and the Caribbean’s longest hiking trail (and one of the world’s greatest luxury resorts). Dominica is one of the Caribbean’s great islands for adventure — but it hasn’t always been easy to get there. […]

The Cayman Island’s Newest Hotel Is Opening Soon on Seven Mile Beach

There’s something about Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. If you’ve been there, you know. The sand is just softer. The water is clearer. And warmer. It’s just a magical beach. It’s the crown jewel of Grand Cayman, and remains […]

Downtown Nassau Is Getting Free High-Speed Wi-Fi

The next time you’re strolling the streets of downtown Nassau in The Bahamas, you may be getting free high-speed Internet service. The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism has signed a deal with telecom firm Aliv for a program called “Smart City […]

St Maarten’s Airport Is Opening Its New Departure Terminal

It’s been six years, but the new departure terminal at Princess Juliana International Airport in St Maarten is opening soon. This November, the new Departure Hall at Princess Juliana is officially launching operations, a major milestone for an airport that […]

“Continued Rebound” for Bermuda Tourism

Bermuda tourism is beginning to bounce back, according to newly-released data from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The island reported 41,821 leisure air arrivals in the second quarter, representing an increase of 25.7 percent compared to the same period last year. […]

Condo Sales Drive USVI Real Estate Market Rebound

Entering the second half of the year, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) recently released details on the first six months of business in 2023 courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands office. To access this content, subscribe now. […]

Hyatt Is Adding Mr & Mrs Smith

Hyatt has entered into an agreement to acquire the London-based travel platform Mr & Mrs Smith. The company has a collection of more than 1,500 boutique and luxury hotels, including a large number in the Caribbean. Hyatt is acquiring the […]

Caesars Sportsbook Just Expanded to Puerto Rico

Gaming giant Caesars has expanded its Sportsbook operation to the island of Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The move is the latest entry by a big-name gaming company to Puerto Rico, following last year’s expansion by Foxwoods to the […]

In Puerto Rico, the Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference

The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is set for San Juan, Puerto Rico next month. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Caribbean Travel Marketplace, long the premier gathering of the region’s travel industry, is holding its first in-person edition since the […]

How to Live on Four Seasons’ First Caribbean Private Island

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What’s Next for Real Estate in Turks and Caicos?

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Four Seasons Is Opening a Caribbean Private Island Resort

A New Caribbean Five-Star Residential Resort Project

Bermuda Adding Booster Requirement for Most Travelers

Bermuda will soon be requiring booster shots for travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago. The island is requiring “up-to-date vaccination status,” meaning travelers who received their second vaccine dose more than six months ago […]

Bahamas’ Baha Mar Seeing Steady Increase in Demand for Residences

A Cruise Rebirth in Port Royal, Jamaica

Jamaica’s historic town of Port Royal is in the midst of a cruise rebirth. The Naval Dockyard at Port Royal is slated to receive at least 10 cruise ship calls over the next three months, according to the Port Authority […]

Caribbean Tourism Continues to Outperform the Rest of the World

Caribbean tourism continues to outperform the rest of the global travel industry, according to newly-released data from the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization. International tourist arrivals to the Caribbean totaled 6.6 million in the first of 2021. That represented a 12 […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun