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Month: May 2020

CJ Invest

Bahamas’ Margaritaville Resort Project Relaunching Construction

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor A spokesperson for the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board told Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) on Thursday that the much-anticipated Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas will resume construction on May 11 with plans to […]

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The Turks and Caicos Construction Industry Is Reopening

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The construction sector is reopening in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to the British Overseas Territory’s government.  Turks and Caicos’ Deputy Premier will be leading the reopening of the sector, which officially took effect May 11.  All construction companies […]

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Turks and Caicos Begins Phased Reopening; Borders Remain Closed

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Turks and Caicos Islands has begun a phased reopening of the British Overseas Territory.  Crucially, the reopening will not yet affect travel — meaning international travel to Turks and Caicos will remain closed until at least June 1, according to the […]

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Delta, LATAM Sign "Trans-American Joint Venture"

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Delta Air Lines and LATAM have signed a “trans-American Joint Venture Agreement,” the two sides said Thursday.  The move will combine the two carriers’ route networks between North and South America.  “Late last year, we set out to build the […]


Frontier Airlines to Implement Temperature Checks for Passengers

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Frontier Airlines said it would begin implementing temperature screenings for all passengers and team members beginning June 1.  The checks will be performed prior to boarding flights; anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be denied […]


Caribbean Moment: Mullet Bay, St Maarten

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We’re all dreaming of those perfect beach days, with the colors of waves and umbrellas and rum punches, of beach shacks and music and loud smiles.   The latest Caribbean Moment takes you right to one of those days — to […]

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Princess Cruises Cancels Summer Caribbean Season

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Princess Cruises is canceling its summer Caribbean cruise season amid the pandemic.  The move is part of a wider extension of its pause of global cruise operations, which will apply through the remaining 2020 summer season.  “As the world is […]


Caribbean Airlines: Social Distancing “In Place”

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Trinidad-based airline Caribbean Airlines says it putting a major focus on social distancing and sanitization.  The carrier, which is still running service within Trinidad and Tobago, said social distancing practices were “in place” on its domestic operations.  Once international service […]


STR: March Data Shows Extent of Pandemic's Impact on Caribbean Hotels

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By Rico Louw Client Account Manager, STR  HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing the harsh impact of COVID-19 travel limitations and mitigation efforts, Caribbean hotels reported double-digit declines in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during March, according to data from STR.   […]

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How Southwest Airlines Is Changing Its Flights

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Southwest Airlines is making a number of major changes to its flight operations amid the new realities of travel.  The changes range from face covering policies to a spectrum of social-distancing policies, all of which reflect the way we will […]


Serenade Punta Cana Focusing on Travel Advisors Ahead of September Debut

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The Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa and Casino Resort, which is planning to open in September, is putting its focus on travel advisors.  The Dominican Republic property has launched a new program for travel advisors with special rates from Oct. […]


Saint Lucia’s Iconic Castries Market Is Getting a Makeover

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Saint Lucia’s iconic Castries Market has a major new look, thanks to a partial completion of the first phase of its Market Redevelopment Project.  The project, which first began last year, has added a colorful new character to the market, […]


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