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Turks and Caicos “Open for Business” After Melissa

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The Turks and Caicos Islands are once again fully open for business following the passage of Tropical Storm conditions from Hurricane Melissa. Experience Turks and Caicos, the destination’s exclusive tourism authority, confirmed that operations have resumed smoothly across all islands. Government officials issued an All-Clear notice, allowing for the full reopening of businesses, resorts, and […]

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Wyndham: All-Inclusive Demand Still Strong 

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Demand for all-inclusive hotels and resorts has never been higher, according to the results of a new survey by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.  The hotel giant, which recently entered the all-inclusive space, says its survey, conducted by OnePoll, showed that 75 percent of travelers “believe the best way to travel is to book an all-inclusive […]

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The Best Hotels in Port Antonio, Jamaica

Travelers who want to enjoy the legendary north shore beaches of Jamaica but avoid the big tourist districts of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril have long known to detour east to the small resorts in Port Antonio, a coastal city with a rich history set between Blue Mountains National Park and Boston Bay, the […]

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Salamander Hotels to Manage Aurora Anguilla 

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Salamander Hotels and Resorts has been tapped to manage the new Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club.  Salamander, best known in the Caribbean for managing the iconic Half Moon resort in Jamaica, will assume management on April 26.  Salamander was founded by noted businesswoman and entrepreneur Sheila Johnson, who has owned a home in Anguilla […]


The Best Hotels in Port Antonio, Jamaica

Looking for a romantic getaway in Jamaica where the only “kids” you’ll encounter are the goats grazing on the roadside on the way to your hotel? You’re in luck, because Jamaica has a wide selection of adults-only properties, including those offered by the biggest names in the all-inclusive resort business, some intimate boutique hotels, and […]

Radisson Adds Four New Caribbean Hotels 

Radisson has debuted its newest brand in the Caribbean: Radisson Individuals.  The new brand has debuted in the region with four hotels on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.  They’re all in and around Cartagena, the popular historic Caribbean city.  The new additions include the Hotel Bantu by Faranda Boutique; the Hotel Casa Don Luis by […]

Sonesta Has a New CEO 

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has named a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company has appointed John Murray to the role, effective April 1, 2022.  Murray has served as a Director of Sonesta rinse 2008, having been a banging trustee, president and CEO of Service Properties Trust, which owns a 34 percent […]

Caribbean Travel Marketplace Is Coming to Puerto Rico  

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is making a comeback.  The popular industry event is set to return in October in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after having been canceled last year amid the pandemic. (A virtual version was held in its place).  This year’s Marketplace is set for Oct 3-5.  “The COVID-19 […]

How Marriott Bonvoy Is Becoming More Than “Just a Loyalty Program”  

For years, Marriott International’s loyalty program has been at the forefront of the travel industry, allowing members to earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Marriott points were the ultimate currency for booking vacations and an added […]

Grenada Looks to Highlight Island's "Simple Stays"

Grenada is home to a diverse hotel and accommodations product, from villas to authentic boutique hotels.  And now the island’s Tourism Authority is looking to highlight these kinds of properties, with a new program called “Simple Stays Grenada.” The portfolio consists of 16 properties across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with a mix of “affordable […]

Margaritaville Just Launched a Loyalty Program 

Margaritaville has launched its first-ever loyalty program, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Margaritaville Perks is unique in that it has no points, levels to reach or waits for qualification.  The company says Perks of”offers guests simple and immediate perks, value-adds, and benefits to make the already-memorable and exciting experiences at Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts […]

CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market

By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean in particular. Caribbean Journal Invest caught up with Cuculic to learn more about Best Western’s […]