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Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Rose Again in September, But Room Demand Fell

By: Caribbean Journal Staff

The latest STR figures show nine consecutive months of occupancy gains, alongside a shrinking supply of available hotel rooms.

Caribbean hotels recorded another increase in occupancy in September, extending a run that has continued through every month of 2026. But the latest numbers also show fewer room nights sold and a decline in total hotel revenue.

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Grenada and Aruba Lead Caribbean Tourism Economies in IMF’s 2026 Growth Forecast

CJ Invest, Special Reports

Grenada is projected to grow by 3.9 percent and Aruba by 3.7 percent this year, while the Dominican Republic’s separately classified economy is forecast to expand by 4.6 percent. Grenada and Aruba are projected to post the strongest economic growth among the Caribbean destinations the International Monetary Fund classifies as tourism dependent in 2026, according […]

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This $28.5 Million Private Island in The Bahamas Comes With Three Beaches and Its Own Harbor

CJ Invest, Listings, News

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The Agency Just Opened Its First Aruba Office, Adding to Its Caribbean Real Estate Expansion

CJ Invest, News, Real Estate News

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