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Jamaica’s 8 Million-Visitor Plan: A New Tourism Push Targeting Latin America, India, and the Middle East

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Jamaica is setting a big marker for where it wants tourism to go next. The island’s Government has unveiled a strategic roadmap for the 2026/2027 fiscal year designed to significantly diversify the island’s tourism source markets and position Jamaica to reach 8 million annual visitors and $10 billion in tourism earnings by 2030. It’s an […]

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Caribbean Hotels Had a Stronger Finish to 2025, in a Positive Sign for the Winter Season

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December was the strongest month of the year for the Caribbean hotel sector a positive sign after a year of mostly declining occupancy numbers.  Hotel occupancy across the region was 67.4 percent in 2025 — up 0.9 percent from December 2024, according to data provided to Caribbean Journal by analytics firm STR.  That was actually the […]

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Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

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They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […]

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17 New Caribbean Hotels Opening in 2026, From All-Inclusive Destinations to Luxury Retreats 

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All told, last year was a relatively light one for Caribbean hotels; while there were some stunners, a number of the most anticipated properties set to open in 2025 ended up, well, not actually opening. What that does mean is that there’s a very healthy pipeline of exciting new hotels slated to welcome their first […]


Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

Colombia-based airline and top regional carrier Avianca is back in action in the region, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Avianca has resumed operations to and from Aruba, Curacao and San Juan, Puerto Rico, following the reopening of airspace in the wake of the United States’ military action in Venezuela.  The airline said it had begun rebooking […]

Cancun Is the Most-Booked International Destination for Travelers in 14 Different US States, According to United Airlines 

If you’ve been following the wider Caribbean region in recent years, you’ve seen the almost never-ending stream of new flight launches from US cities to Cancun.  The Mexican Caribbean hotspot has been adding new flights from all over the country, on carriers big and small, with travelers drawn to its blend of white-sand beaches and […]

Caribbean Airspace Reopens and Flights "Can Resume"

Caribbean airspace is fully open again for flights, Caribbean Journal has learned. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the temporary restrictions expired at 12AM on Sunday morning. “Flights can resume. Airlines are informed, and will update their schedules quickly. Please continue to work with your airline if your flight was affected by the restrictions,” […]

St Regis’ New Cancun-Area Resort Now Has an Opening Date 

It’s been called the “New Cancun,” and now the increasingly hot area of Costa Mujeres is getting a new halo luxury resort.  Next spring, St. Regis is continuing its Caribbean expansion with the new St Regis Costa Mujeres Cancun resort.  The property is now taking bookings for stays beginning June 1, 2026, Caribbean Journal has […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Rum Is a Premium Expression from Puerto Rico 

Bacardi. Don Q. Ron del Barrilito. For decades, these have been the three major power players in the world of Puerto Rican rum, on an island where rum is an integral part of the culture.  In recent years, though, the Puerto Rican rum industry has quietly been undergoing a renaissance, with upstart distilleries and blenders […]

Turks and Caicos Has a New Marriott Option, with a Spa, Tropical Cottages, and a Wellness Focus

There are starfruit on this path, a short stroll past the koi pond and the turtles. The yoga class just finished, and I’m walking through a canopy of green, hearing nothing but tropical birdsong. I’m hidden away in a lush garden in Providenciales, when I run into a collection of bright-yellow carambola fruits — with a […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines Just Named a New Tourism Minister 

One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing destinations has appointed a new Minister of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned.  St Vincent and the Grenadines, which has been seeing surging tourism numbers since the opening of its new Sandals resort last year, has named Dr. Kishore Shallow to the role, in what we’ve called the “Sandals Effect.”  Shallow […]

The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

Maybe you know the waterfalls. Or the crater lake. Or the cacao farms. But if you don’t know the story of Grenada’s beaches, it’s time to come back and get a sandy education. Simply put, the island of Grenada has one of the best collection of beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are stunningly […]

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