The Caribbean Tourism Organization has announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit on May 5-6, 2027. The announcement was made this week at World Travel Market Latin America in São Paulo, Brazil. The one-and-a-half-day event is designed to strengthen ties between Caribbean tourism stakeholders and the fast-growing Latin American travel market, bringing together airlines, tour operators, travel […]
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michael Quartarone of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, who sent in this lovely snapshot from a recent trip to St Lucia. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ
St Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa has launched a new class of rooms. The property has debuted “concierge” category rooms in its Splash family-friendly wing. The new Splash Premium Concierge Ocean View rooms include free Wi-Fi, a family welcome pack and a daily themed amenity, along with a personalized premium bar and nightly […]
Is St Lucia on the verge of a green revolution? The Eastern Caribbean island’s government says yes, with several major new investments currently being pursued. The biggest is a new 12-megawatt wind farm project, according to Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony. That project, which is already “on the horizon,” according to Anthony, could produce as […]
The Landings St. Lucia has appointed René Yaron Cahane as its new executive head chef. With more than 25 years of experience in Caribbean and British kitchens, Cahane joins the resort from Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort and Spa, where he served in a similar role. “My experience spans all aspects of food preparation, from managing […]
A Caribbean institution By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The lineup for the 25th annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival has been announced, and will feature Grammy award-winning Latin singer Marc Anthony as its headliner. Running for 10 days from April 29, the festival will also include performances from Jamaican singer/songwriter Shaggy; 10-time Grammy […]
St Lucia’s room stock will get a boost this year with the debut of the new HarborClub [sic] on the Rodney Bay Marina, according to the Saint Lucia Tourist Board. The 115-room hotel will include two restaurants, lounges, a full-service spa, a gym, a pool and 4,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. The […]
Is this the best one on the island? By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Much is made of the views from Gros Piton, one of St. Lucia’s famous volcanic peaks. And rightfully so. Hike 2,619 feet to its summit and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts with a breathtaking panorama of the island’s patchwork below […]
Caribbean hotels reported a weak November 2015, according to the latest report from STR. The region’s hotel occupancy fell in November to 67.1 percent, a 1.6 percent drop compared to occupancy in November 2014. For the year, regional hotel occupancy stands at 69.3 percent, a 2.4 percent increase over the first 11 months of 2015. […]
Sandals has opened three new restaurants at its Sandals Grand St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort, the company announced. The new eateries, which are part of the company’s Discovery Dining program, include Kimonos, a Japanese-style Teppanyaki restaurant; Soy, a sushi eatery and Bombay Club, the brand’s first Indian restaurant, which first launched this year at […]
After a very strong year in 2014, the pace of tourism growth in St Lucia has slowed so far in 2015. Last year, the island reported a 6 percent growth in stayover tourist arrivals compared to the previous year. So far in 2015, however, growth has slowed to 2.6 percent, according to the most recent […]
St Lucia’s Landings resort has a new food and beverage director with serious wine credentials. The resort has named Eric Toles as its new director of food and beverage, after three years of serving at the tony Cotton House Resort in Mustique. “We welcome Eric Toles to our resort,” said Kathy Taylor, Chair of The […]
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