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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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Thompson Playa Del Carmen Names General Manager

New hire at soon-to-open Riviera Maya hotel By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Thompson Playa Del Carmen, which will open in Riviera Maya this fall, has named Julian Smaldoni as its General Manager. In his capacity as general manager, Smaldoni will oversee day-to-day operations at the property, including rooms division, sales and marketing, revenue management, food […]

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St Kitts’ Belle Mont Farm Making Changes for November Reopening

New options on the way By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Belle Mont Farm on Kittitian Hill has announced several new offerings for its planned reopening Nov. 1. The St Kitts resort development will reveal some new luxury accommodations and new dining experiences, among other changes. New this season is the four-bedroom Farmhouse, designed specifically as […]

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The Latest Baha Mar Update

What’s next for troubled megaresort  By the Caribbean Journal staff The Baha Mar saga has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a provisional liquidator by the Supreme Court of the Bahamas. The ruling by the court means the appointment of a provisional liquidator with limited authority. It also schedules the winding up […]


St Kitts’ Belle Mont Farm Making Changes for November Reopening

Another new hotel for brand By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton Worldwide has debuted its second Curio hotel in Jamaica. The Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort and Spa has joined Curio — A Collection by Hilton. The property, located in Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s North Coast, is an adults-only, all-inclusive. “The Northern coast of Jamaica is […]

These are the Caribbean Hotels to Try Right Now

There are many ways to plan a great Caribbean trip — and a few wrong ways too. One way is to focus on where you want to go. But another is to focus on where you want to stay —  to focus your journey around something special, like nature, diving, romance, luxury, great food or even art. When your hotel has designed itself […]

This Caribbean Hotel Just Reached a New Level of Green

A new level of green By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s long been one of the Caribbean’s greenest hotels, but now Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts has attained a new level of green certification: LEED Silver. The designation comes from the US Green Building Council, which examines factors like design, construction maintenance and operations. […]

A New Beach Shack at Jumby Bay

West Indies fare in the spotlight By the Caribbean Journal staff Jumby Bay, a Rosewood Resort, has a new “beach shack.” The new culinary offering at the private-island resort off the coast of Antigua offers authentic Antiguan fare and Caribbean-accented cuisine from lobster and chicken wraps to rotis and fish ceviche. The latter is featured in […]

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy, Revenues Continue to Climb

Numbers keep rising By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean hotel sector is continuing a very solid 2015, according to the latest report from STR Inc. The region’s hotel occupancy was 75.7 percent in July, a 3.6 percent year-over-year increase over the same month in 2014. It also marked the 15th straight month of positive […]

Jamaica’s Rockhouse Hotel Expands Its Spa

Rockhouse launches “Holistic Bath House” By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its spa, Jamaica’s Rockhouse Hotel has opened a brand-new “Holistic Bath House” perched above the cliffs of Pristine Cove. The new structure features two deep soaking tubs in which couples or individuals can experience the spa’s new bathing […]

This Cancun Resort’s New Culinary Push

A new focus on food By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Oasis Hotels & Resorts has debuted six new restaurants at its Grand Oasis complex in Cancun this year, following a $30 million renovation project that placed significant focus on elevating its food and beverage options. The brand’s renewed culinary focus began in 2013, when it partnered with […]

A Major New Hotel Is Coming to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Thompson Hotels is coming to the Caribbean By Alexander Britell Thompson Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean. The company announced the planned opening of its new Thompson Playa del Carmen this fall on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the brand’s first hotel in the Caribbean region. The property will be located on the city’s bustling La Quinta […]