Tourism

Guyana President Irfaan Ali to Keynote Caribbean Tourism Conference in Georgetown

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Guyana President Irfaan Ali will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, which is heading to Georgetown in October. The regional tourism conference will be held from Oct. 5-9 under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.” It will be the first time Guyana has hosted […]

Four Unusual Places Where You Can Have Dinner in the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor When it comes to Caribbean culinary experiences, dinner on the beach or on your balcony is really no big deal. But at these four resorts, the dining experience is elevated from the expected to the extraordinary, unfolding in unusual venues that somehow make every bite taste better. In A […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Silk Caye in Belize

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Steven D. Thompson, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of Silk Caye, a tiny island park just inside Belize’s barrier reef. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! […]

Rum Journal: A Superb Rum From Guadeloupe’s Damoiseau

Above: Guadeloupe’s Rhum Vieux 8 Ans Cuvée du Millenaire EVERY CARIBBEAN island has a taste. Whether you’re trying a rum from Martinique or the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico or Barbados, there’s always a singular ingredient, a unique component in the flavours that reminds you where the rum calls home. That’s nowhere more true than Guadeloupe, home to […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Silk Caye in Belize

Above: Google IT Expert, Arturo Servin speaks at recent CaribNOG event in Trinidad (Photo: Caribbean Network Operators Group) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor St Lucia will be the backdrop to the highly anticipated gathering of the men and women responsible for securing and administering computer networks across the Caribbean. From April 27 to May 1, […]

Caribbean Home: New Residences Coming to Mayakoba

Above: the new Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff The real estate at Mexico’s Mayakoba is expanding. Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and OHL Desarrollos have announced the upcoming opening of the new Fairmont Heritage Place in Mayakoba. The development, slated to open March 20, is the first phase of the project, including […]

Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay Resort Names New GM

Above: Tortuga Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s Tortuga Bay resort has named Roger Belletti its new general manager. The announcement was made by the Puntacana Resort and Club. Belletti comes to the property after serving as general manager of the Punta Molino Beach Resort and Spa in Ischia, Italy for the […]

13 Opportunities for the New Caribbean

By Dr Miguel Goede and Runy Calmera CJ Contributors We recently took a look at 12 challenges that face the Caribbean Small Island Developing States. These challenges are crucial for the future of the Caribbean. In this article, we take a look at opportunities for Caribbean islands. Of course, not all opportunities apply to all […]

Caribbean Home: An Oasis in St Barth

Above: Villa Auréve By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest edition of Caribbean Home heads to a listing by St Barth Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in the French Caribbean’s capital of cool. Villa Auréve, a four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom villa in the Dévé neighbourhood of the island, is listed for just under $13.75 million. The property includes […]

Four Points by Sheraton Debuts in Cancun Centro

Above: the Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood’s new Four Points by Sheraton Cancun Centro officially opened its doors late last month, the company said. The 112-room property (which includes four junior suites), has a rooftop pool and 3,000 square feet of event space. It’s the latest Four Points […]

A New Chef at Rosewood Mayakoba

Above: Rosewood Mayakoba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Rosewood Mayakoba resort has named a new executive chef. Chef Juan Pablo Loza is coming to the property to oversee food and beverage operations and the resort’s five restaurants. Loza arrives at Mayakoba after serving as executive chef and food and beverage director at the Belmond […]

St Kitts Marriott Resort Undergoing “Soft Renovations”

Above: the St Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The St Kitts Marriott and Royal Beach Casino is undergoing what the property describes as “soft renovations” throughout the property. The changes include a range of minor updates like those to property signage, landscaping and painting, along […]