CJ Invest Index

Major Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference Coming to Miami

 By Joe Pike. Special Contributor to CJI The Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) is set to kick off its 14th annual event in Florida this May, bringing together an unrivaled collection of the region’s top hotel and tourism …

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WorldHotels Eyes Caribbean Expansion

 By Alexander Britell “The Caribbean is high on our list,” WorldHotels President Gregory Habeeb tells Caribbean Journal. And with a portfolio of independent hotels in 200 different destinations globally, the region is a natural fit for expansion for WorldHotels, which …

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$300 Million Private Island Project Breaks Ground in The Bahamas 

  A new $300 million private-island residential resort project has broken ground in The Bahamas.  The new Montage Cay, a partnership between Sterling Global and Montage International, held its groundbreaking this past week on what was formerly known as Matt …

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A New Luxury Residential Resort Is Coming to St Maarten 

  By Dana Niland The Dutch side of St Maarten is getting what could be its first true luxury resort.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join …

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Dart Is Building a New Cayman Islands Hotel

  By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Dart Real Estate is developing a new hotel in the Cayman Islands, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate …

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Historic Abaco Hotel Site Sold 

  The former Hope Town Harbor Lodge in Abaco, The Bahamas has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The site of the Hope Town Harbor Lodge, much of which was destroyed during Hurricane Dorian, has a new owner.  The …

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Hilton Signs Deal for Waldorf-Astoria Residential Resort in Costa Rica 

  Following this year’s debut of the new Waldorf Astoria in Cancun, Hilton has announced plans for another Waldorf in the wider region.  The new-build Waldorf-Astoria Guanacaste is slated to open its doors in 2025.  This story is part of …

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JW Marriott Is Opening Its First Caribbean Residential Resort 

  Marriott has been rapidly growing its branded residential portfolio in the Caribbean, most notably with its new St Regis properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.  And now it’s taking another brand into the residential resort space in the …

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Major Luxury Hotel Brand Sold

  A major luxury hotel brand has been sold, in a move that will impact several hotels in the Caribbean region.  Highgate has entered into an agreement to buy Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, as the company continues to grow its …

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Marriott Is Opening Its First Edition Hotel in the Caribbean 

  By Alexander Britell The Edition hotel brand, the brainchild of legendary hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International, is planning to open its first-ever resort in the Caribbean region.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on …

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Hyatt Is Buying Dream Hotel Group

  Hyatt Hotel Corporation is making another high-profile hotel company purchase, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s hotel brand and management platform.  This story is part …

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Mexico’s RCD Hotels Is Expanding to Jamaica  

  By Alexander Britell, CJI The company behind one of the most celebrated all-inclusive resorts in Mexico is expanding to Jamaica, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real …

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St. Thomas’ New Marriott Resort Is Powered by Clean Energy

  By Alexander Britell It’s the biggest new resort project in the US Virgin Islands, and the new Frenchman’s Reef dual-property destination resort is unique in another way: it’s powered by clean energy. The Marriott resort, which is opening soon …

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BWH Hotel Group to Open Major New Destination Resort in Curacao

  By Alexander Britell There’s a major new destination resort coming to the island of Curacao, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The new Aiden by Best Western Bapor Kibra Curacao Resort is now in development in the heart of Mambo …

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Marriott’s St Regis Brand Is Opening Another Caribbean Resort 

  Marriott’s ultra-luxe St Regis brand is opening another new Caribbean resort and residential project, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has announced plans to open the new St Regis Costa Mujeres Resort in early 2025.  This story is …

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Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon Resort Sold 

  Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon resort has been sold.  Investor Barry Collymore has acquired total ownership of the boutique resort from longtime owner Peter de Savary.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate …

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Marriott to Open First All-Inclusive W Hotel in the Caribbean 

  Marriott’s all-inclusive push is taking another significant step, with the planned debut of its first-ever all-inclusive W hotel in the Caribbean.  The adults-only, all-inclusive luxury resort will be opening in the heart of the Caribbean’s most popular destination: Punta …

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Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean

  It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more …

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St Regis Is Expanding With a New Caribbean Resort 

  Marriott has big plans for its ultra-luxe St Regis brand, and that includes a new focus on the Caribbean region.  Indeed, St Regis has been quietly growing its Caribbean portfolio, expanding from just one resort, the St Regis Bahia …

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