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Month: June 2022

CJ Invest

Choice Hotels Acquiring Radisson Americas for $675 Million 

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Choice Hotels International is acquiring Radisson Hotel Group Americas for approximately $675 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The transaction includes Radisson Hotel Group Americas’ franchise business, operations and intellectual property.  It comprises nine Radisson brands, part of what Choice […]

Caribbean

American Airlines Launches New Routes to Cozumel, Mexico and Jamaica 

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American Airlines has just launched a pair of new Caribbean routes, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The world’s largest airline has kicked off new service from Austin, Texas to both Montego Bay, Jamaica and the island of Cozumel, Mexico.  Both are […]

Caribbean

A New Eatery at The Bahamas’ Bimini Big Game Club

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The legendary Bimini Big Game Club in The Bahamas has debuted a new eatery.  It’s called the Bimini Seafood Company and Conch Bar, and while it’s set in the same location at the resort’s signature upstairs restaurant, it’s a brand […]

Caribbean

British Airways’ Big Milestone in Antigua and Barbuda 

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British Airways just set a major milestone in Antigua and Barbuda, celebrating the 60th anniversary of its first flight to the twin-island country.  The carrier first touched down at VC Bird International Airport on June 1, 1962, then called the […]


The Rose Hall Villas, the Ultimate Group Destination in Jamaica 

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Dexton’s grilled cheese is in high demand.  It’s the third day of a six-night trip at the Rose Hall Villas at Jamaica’s Half Moon resort, and everyone in this party of 8 is obsessed with the perfectly-grilled, golden-brown, crispy sandwiches.  […]


Caribbean Tourism Leaders Urge Hurricane Preparedness 

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization are urging the region’s tourism sector to step up its preparations for the 2022 hurricane season.  This year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1 and technically runs through Nov. […]

Caribbean

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Klein Curacao

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michael Blake, who sent in this lovely shot of the waters off the tiny island of Klein Curacao. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]


CDC Ends Return Test Requirement, in Major Boost for Caribbean Tourism

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In a move celebrated across the wider travel industry, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before returning home to the United States from abroad.  It’s the culmination […]


Jamaica Is Looking to “Re-Imagine” Its Local Tourism Industry 

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80 percent of the value of tourism experiences worldwide are driven by small and medium-sized businesses.  But less than 20 percent of the returns go to that sector, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  That’s why Bartlett is leading […]

Caribbean

St Maarten-Based Winair Is Launching Dominican Republic Flights 

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St Maarten-based regional airline Winair is launching service to a new destination: the Dominican Republic.  Beginning July 7, Winair will be operating service to Santo Domingo, the country’s capital.  Initially, Winair will be operating the service twice weekly, with roundtrip […]


The Caribbean Island of Saba Has a New Hotel 

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Tiny Saba, the Dutch Caribbean island that’s long been one of the region’s best-kept secrets, has a brand-new hotel.  The new Saba Arawak Hotel just opened its doors on a hillside in the Windwardside area of the island.  Set across […]


There’s a New Waterpark at Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort

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If you have kids, particularly younger ones, you know that a waterpark is one of the best amenities a resort can offer. And now one of the Cayman Islands’ top resorts has added precisely that.  It’s called SPLASH at Seafire, […]


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