CJ Invest Hard Rock Seeking Approval for Jamaica Casino Resort
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI A new, roughly 2,000-room Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to be built in Jamaica’s St. James Parish is awaiting word from the government on whether it will be granted a license to operate […]
Margaritaville Debuts New Caribbean Cruise Line
Jimmy Bufett’s ever-expanding Margaritaville empire has launched its newest offering: a cruise line. It’s called Margaritaville at Sea, and the brand’s new Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship officially launched this week. The first cruise on the ship will be […]
Princess Cruises Has a New All-Inclusive Option
Princess Cruises has launched a new “premium all-inclusive” option, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Princess Premier, and it’s a “premium add-on” that includes Wi-Fi for up to four devices, premium and top-shelf beverages, specialty dining and crew gratuities. That’s […]
Major Caribbean Resort Sold for $100 Million
A major Caribbean resort has been sold for $100 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The iconic Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, has been sold to Electra America Hospitality Group, the government of The Bahamas confirmed. The […]
A New Real Estate Project in San Juan’s Condado District
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Construction is set for June for Haus 57, Puerto Rico’s latest real estate project in the destination’s popular Condado district. Jaime M. Domenech, an associate broker at Ilia Martinez & Associates, said there will be 12 units […]
Caribbean The Caribbean Island of Statia Just Removed All Testing Rules
The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has officially discontinued its entry travel rules, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means the island no longer requires pre-testing for travelers, effective May 11. Statia, which is a short ferry or plane ride from […]
The Park Hyatt St Kitts Has a New GM
The Park Hyatt St Kitts, the island’s leading luxury hotel, has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Richard Elliott to the role, in which he will oversee the resort’s operations, including its 126 […]
Cancun Passenger Traffic Is Surging Past Pre-Pandemic Levels
Cancun is seeing a full-fledged surge in air passenger traffic, according to new data from Mexico-based ASUR, which manages Cancun International Airport. The Mexican Caribbean hotspot reported passenger traffic of 2.617 million in April, which represented a 59.6 percent increase […]