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In Nassau, The Bahamas, the Crossroads of Conch
The clack of dominoes; the knock of stringed shells; the cut of fresh Queen Conch. There’s a percussive ritual to Potters Cay, the historic fishing dock under the Paradise Island Bridge that just so happens to be the crossroads of […]
Delta to Relaunch Atlanta-Abaco Flights
Delta Air Lines is relaunching its nonstop route from Atlanta to Abaco in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The flights will run into Leonard M. Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco. The route, which restarts June 6, 2022, […]
Caribbean Airlines Adds New Aircraft for US-Trinidad Flights
Caribbean Airlines has introduced the newest member of its fleet, a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The plane has already begun operating the route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport. “The entry into commercial service […]
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The Bahamas, Emirates to Partner on Tourism Initiatives
The Bahamas has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s Emirates Group. The agreement was signed by Emirates Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Ahmed bin Said Al Maktoum and Bahamas Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell at Emirates Headquarters in Dubai. As part […]
Hyatt to Open Two All-Inclusive Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Hyatt’s Apple Leisure Group is opening two new all-inclusive hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico next month. Apple Leisure Group’s AMR Collection will add a pair of new resorts under the Secrets brand. That will include the 198-room Secrets Impression […]
Princess Cruises Names First “Head of Culinary Arts”
Princess Cruises has named the company’s first-ever “head of culinary arts” the cruise line announced this week. The company has tapped Chef Rudi Sodamin for the role, in which he will “bring an entirely new level of excellence and innovation […]
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American Airlines Launching New Flights to Jamaica, Cozumel
There’s a new U.S. hub for Caribbean travel — Austin, Texas. The fast-expanding US city, which has seen dramatic growth amid the pandemic, is rapidly becoming a significant source market for Caribbean travel. And now it’s seeing more flights, with another […]
Bahamas Names Acting Director General of Ministry of Tourism
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has named a new Acting Director General, under the leadership of Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper. Bahamian business professional Latia Duncombe has been appointed to the position, succeeding former Director General Joy […]