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Month: March 2020

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Jamaica Has a New Spotify Playlist for the “Irie Vibes” We Need

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In a time of global unease, Jamaica Tourism is looking to send out some positivity with a new Spotify playlist aimed at helping to lift our spirits.  It’s called, fittingly, “Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be Alright,” and it features […]

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Turks and Caicos Names New Director of Tourism

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Turks and Caicos has named a new director of tourism, the British Overseas Territory’s Tourist Board announced this week.  Turks and Caicos has tapped Pamela Ewing for the role, effective April 1, according to a statement.  Ewing had served as […]

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JetBlue Postpones Guyana Launch Amid Coronavirus

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JetBlue Airways has delayed its planned launch of new service to Guyana, the result of the coronavirus pandemic.  JetBlue, which had been planning to launch flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Georgetown, Guyana on April 2, […]

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Aruba Launches Aggressive Measures Against Coronavirus

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Aruba, one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, has launched a series of aggressive measures to contain and prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus.  The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has officially restricted all non-residents of Aruba from entering […]


A Leading Caribbean Tourism Director’s COVID-19 Message

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It’s not been easy for destinations to address the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but one Caribbean country’s tourism authority has put out an important message.  Balancing both the need to address the current situation and ensure that travelers […]


Caribbean Moment: 18 Seconds in St Croix

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No matter where you are, all of us can use a moment to dream, to escape.  And the Caribbean, its beauty, its wonder, can provide a welcome respite in an uneasy time.  The latest Caribbean Moment takes you to the […]

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Anguilla Closing Airport, Seaport for Two Weeks Amid Coronavirus

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Another Caribbean island has implemented strong measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus called COVID-19.  The island of Anguilla is set to close its airport and seaport beginning Friday, March 20 for at least the next 14 days.  […]


Dominican Republic Closing Borders for 15 Days in Coronavirus Measure

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In a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Dominican Republic is closing its land, sea and air borders for 15 days, the country’s President, Danilo Medina, announced.  The move takes effect at 6 AM on Thursday, […]


Radisson Hotel Group Names New CEO for Americas

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Radisson Hotel Group has named Jim Alderman as its new chief executive officer for the Americas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Minnesota-based company has more than 680 hotel properties across its portfolio in the wider Americas region.  “Jim is a […]

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Guadeloupe, Cayman Lead Caribbean Push Against Coronavirus

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A pair of Caribbean destinations are leading the way with aggressive measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.  That includes the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe and the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands.  In what is […]


Kimpton Opens First of Five New Key West Resorts

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The Conch Republic is officially the new home of the first in what will be a portfolio of five new Kimpton-branded Key West resorts.  InterContinental Hotel Group’s fast-expanding Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants brand has launched the new Winslow’s Bungallows hotel.  […]


Sunwing Suspending Outgoing Caribbean Flights Amid Coronavirus

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Sunwing is suspending all of its outgoing Caribbean flights for the next two weeks amid the coronavirus epidemic.  The Canadian travel giant said it would be suspending all flights to its “sun” destinations for the next two weeks in order […]


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