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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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Grand Bahama's Grand Lucayan Resort Names New Sales Manager

Above: the Grand Lucayan on Grand Bahama By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grand Lucayan Bahamas has named Patricia Bradley its new national sales manager. Bradley, who will be based in Florida, will work to “develop effective strategies with a focus on the U.S. market and manage sales initiatives for both group and leisure business,” […]

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Hilton Debuts in Panama

Above: the new Hilton Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has opened the brand’s first-ever property in Panama. The new Hilton Panama has officially debuted in Panama City, part of a 70-story mixed-use complex. The 347-room hotel, which was designed by BA-HAUS/KNF architects, includes a spa, meeting space and six food and bar options. […]

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InterContinental Hotels Group Opens Fifth Property in Honduras

Above: Tegucigalpa By the Caribbean Journal staff InterContinental Hotels Group is continuing its regional expansion with a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Tegucialpa, Honduras. The new hotel, which has officially opened its doors, has 108 rooms in the heart of the city’s new financial district, Plaza San Rafael. The property, which is owned and […]


Hilton Debuts in Panama

Above: the wedding band just read “I Love You Nancy” By the Caribbean Journal staff A gold wedding band recently washed up on the shore of the Cap Maison hotel in St Lucia on Tuesday. The inscription on the ring simply read, “I Love You Nancy.” It was discovered when a staff member spotted something […]

New Caribbean Private Island Resort Breaks Ground in Panama

Above: a rendering of the Sarani Resort in Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff A new luxury resort property has broken ground on the private island of Isla Pastor off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Construction has begun on the 37-suite first phase of the Sarani Resort in Bocas del Toro. Union Hanover, a London-based […]

Paradisus Resorts on Green Push

Above: Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff Melia Hotels International’s Paradisus Resorts brand has embarked on a wide-ranging new sustainability push, the company announced. The all-inclusive brand said it was looking to achieve four objectives: reducing its carbon footprint, decreasing water consumption, minimizing environmental impact and reducing waste. The company […]

Talking HomeAway in the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff The vacation rental market is booming around the world, as established players continue to grow and startups continue to sprout. In the Caribbean, villas and vacation homes have long been popular options for travelers, and that shows no signs of slowing down. To learn more, Caribbean Journal caught up with […]

Bonaire Resort Plans Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Project

Above: the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire By the Caribbean Journal staff The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire will undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation project beginning in September, the property announced. Renovations of the 129-room resort will include upgrades of the rooms, grounds, lobby, pools, restaurants and bars and will include a new 4,700-square-foot […]