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Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback

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This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […]

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Top Turks and Caicos Villa Company Names New Director of Sales 

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Bespoke Villas, the luxury villa rental division of top hospitality and real estate company the Hartling Group, has named a new director of sales.  The company has tapped Julia Jakkaraju to the role. Jakkaraju comes to the company after having held various key sales and marketing positions across hotel and resort portfolios in Germany, London, […]

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A Tiny Beach Resort to Discover in Turks and Caicos 

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Maybe you’ve been to the sand in Grace Bay, or taken a dive to the undersea wonders of Grand Turk.  But hidden in the chain of Sister Islands that begin just across the water from the northeastern edge of Providenciales are some full-fledged jewels.  That includes one of the most beloved places to stay in […]

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Virgin Atlantic Just Launched Its First-Ever Turks and Caicos Flights 

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It’s one of the hottest travel destinations in all of the wider Caribbean – and now the Turks and Caicos Islands has a major new connection from the United Kingdom.  Air carrier Virgin Atlantic has officially kicked off its first-ever flights between London and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.  The new service, which began Nov. 4, is […]


A Tiny Beach Resort to Discover in Turks and Caicos 

Southwest Airlines is planning a significant Caribbean expansion out of the Orlando market, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning June 4, Southwest will be kicking off five new routes to the Caribbean out of Orlando.  That includes new routes from Orlando to Cancun, Mexico; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Nassau, The Bahamas; Providenciales, Turks and Caicos and […]

Major Caribbean Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Turks and Caicos 

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference, one of the region’s premier tourism gatherings, has begun in Turks and Caicos.  This year’s event, the first since before the pandemic, is being hosted at the Shore Club resort in Providenciales.  This year’s theme is being held under the theme “Invest. Innovate. Inspire – A […]

This Turks and Caicos Hotel Just Reopened After an Upgrade 

Turks and Caicos’ The Somerset on Grace Bay hotel has officially reopened for the season, following property-wide upgrade project.  The 53-villa resort just completed a “refresh” including upgrades or total refurbishments to many of the rooms, including new state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, enhanced minibars and facelifts to the common areas, including the lobby.  “We are thrilled […]

Turks and Caicos Visitor Arrivals Growing “Immensely” 

It’s been one of the biggest success stories in the Caribbean since the pandemic: the Turks and Caicos Islands, a hotspot that has seen significant growth since 2020 and, more importantly, solidified itself as one of the region’s premier luxury destinations.  Turks and Caicos became a haven for high-net-worth travelers in the pandemic, and the […]

Delta Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Turks and Caicos 

Turks and Caicos has been one of the strongest-performing destinations in the Caribbean since the onset of the pandemic, and now it’s getting another boost from a major airline.  Delta Air Lines is launching a new nonstop service between Minneapolis-St Paul and Providenciales, with flights set to begin on Jan. 20, 2024, local tourism stakeholders […]

This Turks and Caicos Hotel Is Getting an Upgrade 

One of the top resorts on Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay is getting an upgrade in time for the high season.  The Somerset on Grace Bay is unveiling a refresh in time for the peak winter season.  The changes include new “design and decor” concepts, along with new kitchen and bathroom amenities, refreshed hotel exteriors […]

Turks and Caicos Keeps Up Strong Cruise Growth 

The Turks and Caicos Islands continues to show strong growth in cruise passenger traffic, according to newly-released numbers from the destination’s tourism officials.  Turks and Caicos’ cruise industry is centered in the port of Grand Turk, which has welcomed 143 ships so far this year, a 10.9 percent increase compared to the previous year.  That […]

Virgin Atlantic Set to Launch Turks and Caicos Flights 

Virgin Atlantic is set to make its highly-anticipated debut in the Turks and Caicos islands.  The British carrier’s major new service will connect London Heathrow and Providenciales, with flights set to begin on Nov. 4.  The flights will be operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays out of Heathrow through April 2.  Beginning April 2, Virgin will […]