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Saint Lucia Has a New Kind of Luxury Resort, With Beachfront Villas, Private Pools and Butler Service

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Saint Lucia’s new Sapphire Sands Villas brings a villa-first luxury resort to Reduit Beach, with flexible beachfront accommodations, private plunge pools and around-the-clock butler service. Sapphire Sands Villas is now open on Reduit Beach in Saint Lucia, and the new property from Bay Gardens Resorts is something notably different for both the island and the […]

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At Ocho Rios' Jamaica Inn, a New General Manager Takes Charge of a Caribbean Legend

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There are Caribbean hotels with long histories, and then there is Jamaica Inn. The Ocho Rios resort has spent decades building a reputation around privacy, discretion and a deeply personal style of hospitality. Its cottages and suites look toward a quiet stretch of sea. Its scale remains intimate. Its service has long depended on staff members […]

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Puerto Rico Hotel Occupancy Is Surging for the July Holiday Weekend

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Puerto Rico is preparing for a busy holiday weekend, with hotel occupancy across the island projected to reach some of its highest levels of the summer. Hotels endorsed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company are reporting strong demand for the July 24–27 period, led by the San Juan metropolitan area, where preliminary occupancy has reached […]

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Caribbean Hotels Are Pushing Back Against New Booking.com Tax Commission Rules

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The Caribbean’s hotel sector is pushing back hard against a new Booking.com policy that regional tourism leaders say could raise costs for hotels across the region. In a sharply worded letter sent to Booking Holdings Senior Vice President of Accommodations Matthias Schmid, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) objected to a reported policy change that would […]


Puerto Rico Hotel Occupancy Is Surging for the July Holiday Weekend

Caribbean hotels continued their strong run in 2026, with occupancy climbing throughout the first four months of the year and regional resorts continuing to post higher room rates and stronger revenue performance, according to new data from hotel analytics firm STR. The latest numbers showed particularly strong momentum in March and April, even as hotels […]

This Curacao Resort Has a New General Manager

The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort has appointed Niels Stuedemann as its new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. Stuedemann brings more than 30 years of international hospitality experience, with a career spanning the United States, Canada and multiple destinations across the Caribbean. His background includes leadership roles at luxury independent hotels, boutique properties and major […]

Hilton Signs First Standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences Project in Mexico

Hilton is expanding its branded residential portfolio in Latin America with the signing of a new Waldorf Astoria project in Mexico, marking a first for both the country and the broader region. The company has announced plans for Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara, a standalone branded residential development that will be the first of its kind for […]

Caribbean Hospitality Leaders Honored for Sustainability, Training, and Digital Transformation

Wellness programs for employees. High-tech water systems. School rebuilding. Digital transformation. These are some of the ways Caribbean hotels are adapting to the new era of hospitality, a shift underscored last week as the region gathered in Barbados for the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has announced the […]

This Legendary Bermuda Resort Is Getting a $550M Makeover, With Plans for a 2026 Relaunch

Bermuda’s landmark Fairmont Southampton resort is undergoing a USD $550 million redevelopment, with plans to reopen in spring 2026. \The project is one of the island’s largest hospitality investments to date, seen as a signal of renewed confidence in Bermuda’s luxury tourism sector. The rebuild includes new guest rooms, reimagined lobby and reception areas, updated […]

Nevis Is Planning a New Meetings Push

Nevis is planning a new push to court meetings and incentive travel. The Nevis Tourism Authority has appointed Shelisia Glasford as the new Director of VIP and MICE Services, a leadership role created to enhance the island’s appeal to high-value travelers and establish Nevis as a premier destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. In […]

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis Just Named Avi Phookan as Its New General Manager

Four Seasons Resort Nevis has a new leader: Avi Phookan, whose career spans high-profile roles from Dubai to Hawaii, has been appointed General Manager of the luxury Caribbean retreat. Phookan most recently served as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii, where he guided the resort through a transformation in guest experience and […]

The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Just Named a New Director of Sales and Marketing

The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has appointed Chris Watson as its new Director of Sales and Marketing, Caribbean Journal has learned. Watson, who officially joined the Cable Beach resort last week, brings more than two decades of leadership experience with Hyatt Hotels, including senior sales roles across North America. In his most recent position as […]
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