The Dominican Republic Just Set Another Tourism Record 

By: - May 3rd, 2022
dominican republic marriott resort
The new Ocean Club resort in the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic just set another tourism record, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The country reported 626,010 tourist arrivals in April — the most visitors in April in the history of the destination. 

That number represents 7 percent more than April 2019 and 13 percent more travelers than April 2018, according to Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado. 

“The recovery of tourism is a reality,” Collado said. “We did again. The growth we achieved in April is unprecedented. It is the best April in the history of Dominican tourism.” 

Of that number, about 60 percent of visitors arrived through Punta Cana, with 23 percent through Santo Domingo. 

It’s yet another record for a destination that has continued to see spectacular numbers so far in 2022. 

News

MSC Seaside to Homeport in Port Canaveral for Caribbean Cruises

 msc cruises caribbean

MSC Cruises will homeport its Seaside cruise ship in Port Canaveral next year.  The Seaside-class ship will be sailing three and four-night cruises to MSC’s Ocean Cay in The Bahamas, and seven-night sailings that stop in Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize and Ocean Cay.  “We are excited to welcome the MSC Seaside to Port Canaveral when she arrives […]

News

Why the Best Caribbean Rums Are Coming to One Island 

 best caribbean rums

Those hard-to-find bottles. The rhum agricoles, the limited editions, the parcellaires, the cask strength expressions.  If you’re a rum lover in the United States, they’re all almost impossible to find, even with rum continuing to grow in popularity. And if you’re in other parts of the world with better rum selections, you’ll rarely find all […]

News

The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back

 mambo

The Caribbean’s premier film festival has made its triumphant return to the island of St Barth. The beloved Saint Barth Film Festival “Cinema Caraibes” is back May 4-7, 2022. It’s the first time the event has been held since the onset of the pandemic. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event, which will […]

turks and caicos travel rules

New Acting Director of Turks and Caicos Tourism 

 There’s a new acting director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board.  Tourist Board veteran Mary Lightbourne has been named to the role, succeeding Pamela Ewing, who announced her resignation this week.  Ewing had served for 17 years at the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board, most recently as Director of Tourism.  The winner […]
saint lucia tourism rebounding

Saint Lucia Tourism Is Rebounding 

 Saint Lucia tourism is starting to rebound, two years after the island was one of the first Caribbean destinations to reopen amid the pandemic.  In March, Saint Lucia reported its highest month of tourism arrivals since it first reopened back in June 2020, according to data from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.  There were a […]
puerto rico sale

Top Caribbean Resort Seeking Sale or Partner

 There’s a new acting director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board.  Tourist Board veteran Mary Lightbourne has been named to the role, succeeding Pamela Ewing, who announced her resignation this week.  Ewing had served for 17 years at the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board, most recently as Director of Tourism.  The winner […]
grenada chocolate fest

The Grenada Chocolate Fest Is Back 

 It’s been called the Caribbean Capital of Chocolate.  And the minute you set foot in Grenada, you begin to understand.  They call the spice isle for a reason, and the island’s rich, fertile soil and intoxicating culture are exemplified in its globally-renowned chocolate.  And for years before the pandemic, the island came together to celebrate […]