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 […]

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USVI Looks to Expand Water Taxi Service

The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Department of Property and Procurement is welcoming proposals for a qualified operator to provide transportation services in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas. Bidders are asked to submit proposals to provide water transportation between Crown Bay, Water Island, Havensight/Yacht Haven Grande and Downtown Charlotte Amalie. The service […]

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Melia Nassau Beach Completes $19 Million Renovation

The Melia Nassau Beach resort in New Providence has completed a $19 million renovation project that first began back in 2014. The 694-room resort has been “completely transformed,” according to the property, with 102 rooms belonging to Melia’s The LEVEL exclusive hotel-within-a-hotel wing. Guest rooms and suites have been redesigned to feature what the property […]

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7 Reasons to Visit Portland, Jamaica

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By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Most visitors flock to the well known Jamaica tourist hubs of Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios. But there’s even more magic to be found further east, in the coastal parish of Portland. Lush and peaceful, Portland is more than just its capital, the once-thriving banana town of Port Antonio. Today, […]


Melia Nassau Beach Completes $19 Million Renovation

After a mixed first quarter, JetBlue Airways showed significant traffic growth in April, according to the New York City-based carrier’s latest data report. JetBlue reported just under 4.07 billion revenue passenger miles in April, an 8.2 percent increase compared to the same month in 2016. That came alongside 6.6 percent growth in available seat miles, […]

San Juan Marriott Sold to Buyer from China

The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has been sold to a buyer from China, brokerage JLL announced. The 527-key Condado resort’s sale was arranged by JLL on behalf of Rockwood Capital and Interlink Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. JLL Managing Director Gregory Rumpel and Senior Vice President Andrew Dickey led […]

How Guyana’s State House Is Going Green

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Guyana Energy Agency has been awarded tender for the supply and installation of a solar PV system at the State House in Georgetown. Guyana’s Ministry of the Presidency will be equipped with a state of the art 43 kp solar rooftop system, which will be synchronized with the grid. […]

A New Spa at Captain Don’s Habitat in Bonaire

One of the Caribbean’s greatest dive resorts has just gotten even better. Bonaire’s Captain Don’s Habitat has debuted its new Namaste Spa, with spa packages available for relaxation, wellness and rejuvenation, whether you’re there for a diving trip or simply want to relax. The spa includes a special Sea Side Couples Cabana with stunning views […]

Sun Country Adding Nonstop Aruba Flights

Sun Country Airlines is adding new nonstop flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The carrier has announced new nonstop flights between Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Aruba. The flights are set to launch beginning Dec. 2017 through April 2018 via Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. “Airlift is imperative to Aruba’s continued tourism success — […]

Why You Need to Visit Great Harbour Cay, The Bahamas’ Best-Kept Secret

By ALEXANDER BRITELL Brigitte Bardot used to skinny dip here. Right on this beach. Or maybe the one next to it. No one is quite sure. No one can remember. Bardot used to come to Great Harbour Cay when the island was the Next Great Destination in All the World, when this tiny island in the Berry Islands […]

St. Kitts to Host Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum

A major new tourism conference is coming to the island of St. Kitts. The Caribbean Tourism Organization is partnering with the island to host a sustainable tourism forum called the Climate Smart Sustainable Tourism Forum, held in observance of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The forum will bring together local, regional and […]

BVI Tourist Board Names New Deputy Director

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has appointed a new deputy director, the organization announced Wednesday. Rhodni A. Skelton has been named to the position, having previously served as film commissioner and events marketing manager for the tourist board from 2004 to 2015. In a statement, BVI Director of Tourism Sharon Flax Brutus said she […]