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Virgin Voyages Is Adding a New Eatery With Indian Spices, Coastal Flavors, and a Celebrity Chef

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Virgin Voyages is adding a new culinary concept to its lineup — and it’s bringing one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines to the center of the experience. The adults-only cruise line has announced the debut of Ariya, a modern Indian restaurant created with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, launching aboard Valiant Lady after the ship completes its scheduled dry […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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Nevis Is Planning a New Meetings Push

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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

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 […]

The Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Just Named a New Executive Chef

At Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, something is simmering behind the scenes — a new culinary direction led by Executive Chef Jose Francois, whose arrival marks a turning point for the resort’s already vibrant food scene. Francois brings 43 years of international experience to the role, including two recent years as Executive Chef at Margaritaville Island […]

Are Caribbean Hotels Getting an End-of-Summer Boost? 

On its face, it was another month of occupancy decline. But digging deeper, it may have been a sign of growing momentum for the Caribbean hotel sector.  In July, hotel occupancy in the region was around 65.5 percent — a 0.1 percent reduction compared to July 2024. It was the fifth consecutive month of decline […]

Planning a Bonaire Vacation? The Island Is Getting More Expensive

It’s one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean in the last few years. But as Bonaire continues its tourism surge, hotel prices are starting to rise. Hotel stays in Bonaire are costing travelers more in 2025, in other words. Average daily rates in Bonaire rose by 11.5 percent in the second quarter compared to […]

The Story from the Latest Caribbean Hotel Data: Occupancy Lower, Rates Up Slightly 

Caribbean hotel occupancy is declining. We won’t sugarcoat it (although it’s far more market-dependent, with many islands actually seeing climbs). But overall, region-wide, it’s down. That’s the story from the latest data from STR.  Occupancy in May was 61.7 percent in May, a 5.3 percent reduction compared to May 2024.  Average daily rates rose 0.3 […]

You Can Now Book This Anguilla Resort on Hilton Points 

The original Anguilla luxury resort, Malliouhana, is now part of Small Luxury Hotels, bringing the storied property back into a major global network a little over two years after its departure from the Auberge umbrella. One of Anguilla’s most storied resorts has joined a new collection. Malliouhana, the 63-room luxury retreat perched above Meads Bay, […]

In Boost for Hotels, Bill to Remove Dominican Republic Tax Incentives Withdrawn 

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association partnered with the Dominican Republic’s hotel association, ASONAHORES, to oppose a proposed tax reform bill that would have eliminated key tourism incentives. The measure, which had been under discussion as part of a broader fiscal overhaul, threatened to roll back longstanding tax benefits that have historically underpinned tourism development […]

Radisson Just Opened a New Beach Hotel in Panama 

Radisson has debuted a new hotel on Panama’s Pacific coast, bringing a modern beachfront property to the growing beach town of Chame, just over an hour’s drive from Panama City. The new Radisson Riviera Panama is located in the area of Chame, a laid-back coastal destination known for its proximity to some of Panama’s best-known […]
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