Month: September 2021

A New Eatery Is Coming to St Barth

Air Canada Set for Saint Lucia Return

Air Canada is set to return to Saint Lucia next week. The carrier will relaunch Toronto-Saint Lucia service on Oct. 3, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority confirmed. The new service comes following an easing of restrictions on travel between the …

Hyatt Opens New All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun

The newest Hyatt all-inclusive has officially opened its doors in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun is now welcoming guests, the latest addition to the ever-growing Hyatt Ziva portfolio that now spans destinations …

Trinidad Tourism Has a New CEO

Trinidad Tourism Limited has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination marketing company has named Kurtis Rudd to the role. Rudd, a longtime marketing veteran, began his tenure on Sept. 20. “I …

Carnival to Continue Global Cruise Relaunch

Carnival Corporation will continue its global cruise relaunch this fall, with the expectation of returning to over 50 percent of its total fleet capacity by the end of October. That’s in line with Carnival’s previously-stated plans to resume service with …

Kempinski to Open New Resort in the Caribbean

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Kempinski Hotels will expand in the Caribbean…again. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other …

Antigua’s Storied Curtain Bluff Resort Is Reopening

One of the most storied resorts in the Caribbean is making its return. Curtain Bluff, the storied all-inclusive resort, is set to welcome back guests on Oct. 23, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The resort had closed for the season …

Swoop Is Adding New Nonstop Flights to Los Cabos

Canada’s Swoop is at it again, adding a pair of new nonstop flights to Los Cabos in Mexico. The ultra-low-cost carrier is adding new routes to Los Cabos from both Toronto and Edmonton. The flights will operate twice weekly …

Highgate Names New CEO as Company Continues Caribbean Growth

Leading real estate and hospitality management company Highgate has announced a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The company, which has been rapidly expanding in the Caribbean, has tapped Arash Azarbarzin as its new CEO. The …

The Caribbean’s Newest Rosewood Resort Is Coming Soon to St Barth

Rosewood’s newest Caribbean resort is set to open its doors in St Barth in November. The new Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth is a reimagining of the former Le Guanahani resort on Grand Cul de Sac in St Barth. …

Waldorf Astoria to Open New Caribbean Resort

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI One of Mexico’s most anticipated properties, The Waldorf Astoria Cancun is opening on May 1, 2022. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and …

Swoop Is Launching New Flights to Jamaica

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop is launching a new nonstop flight to Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning Dec. 8, Swoop will operate nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport. The new flights will …

A New Ultra-Luxe Villa at Puerto Rico’s St Regis Bahia Beach

There’s a new way to experience one of Puerto Rico’s top luxury resorts. It’s called Casa Estancias, and it’s a new beachfront estate at the St Regis Bahia Beach Resort. Set to open in November, the estate has a …

A Zoëtry All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Curacao

Apple Leisure Group has announced plans to expand its luxe Zoëtry brand to a new destination: the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. The new Zoëtry Curacao Resort and Spa is slated to open in November. It will debut at …

What’s Next for Hilton in the Caribbean?

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Hilton will have more than new 20 hotels open in the Caribbean and Latin America by year’s end, further cementing its blueprint in the all-inclusive market without ignoring its luxury European Plan …

New Barbados Resort to Open in November

Barbados’ newest all-inclusive resort is opening its doors on Nov. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The O2 Beach Club, a remaining of the former Ocean Two hotel on the south coast of the island, will officially launch Nov. 1, …

The Bahamas Has a New Tourism Minister

Bahamas has a new Minister of Tourism, following the country’s recent general elections. The new Minister of Tourism is Chester Cooper, who succeeds former Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar; his portfolio includes Investments and Aviation. Cooper is serving in the cabinet …

Antigua and Barbuda to Require Proof of Vaccination for Travel

Antigua and Barbuda is updating its travel protocols beginning Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Most notably, all arriving passengers are required to have received at least one dose of a World Health Organization-approved vaccine in order to enter …

St Martin’s Belmond La Samanna Is Reopening in November

The leading luxury resort in St Martin is reopening its doors in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. Belmond La Samanna is set to welcome back guests on Nov. 7, according to the property’s Web site. The venerable luxury resort …