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Hyatt Plans More Upgrades at Aruba Hotel

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt’s signature Aruba hotel is planning several new additions this year, following a $21 million renovation project that concluded last year. The second phase of the hotel’s transformation will see the renovation of the property’s beachfront space, highlighted by the introduction of a new beachside adults-only pool. That will complement […]

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Saint Lucia Eyes Continued Cruise Growth

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The month of March is expected to be a record-breaking period in Saint Lucia’s cruise sector. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority said it was anticipating over 140,000 cruise visitors to the island over the course of the month. “We are doing everything possible to ensure that Saint Lucians benefit more […]

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Two New All-Inclusive Hotels Are Coming to Saint Lucia

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Two new high-profile all-inclusive hotels are coming to the island of Saint Lucia. The properties, part of a larger hotel project called Canelles Resort, will include two Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts’ brands: Dreams and Zoetry. Together, the two hotels will comprise 330 rooms, along with an adjacent real estate […]

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Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM Launch Codeshare

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Aviation titans Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM have launched their first-ever codeshare agreement. The new agreement means new trans-Atlantic travel options from Europe to the Americas, including the Caribbean region. It means travelers can “build their ideal trip” by combining flights operated by Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and […]

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Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock Now Getting the Hyatt Treatment

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock hotel is now part of the Hyatt umbrella, thanks to Hyatt’s new strategic alliance with the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. That means the South Caicos property is now available to World of Hyatt members, and that the hotel is now bookable on Hyatt’s […]


Two New All-Inclusive Hotels Are Coming to Saint Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock hotel is now part of the Hyatt umbrella, thanks to Hyatt’s new strategic alliance with the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. That means the South Caicos property is now available to World of Hyatt members, and that the hotel is now bookable on Hyatt’s […]

Hilton’s Tapestry Collection Planning Expansion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand is planning to ramp up its development around the world, the company said this week. That expansion already includes deals in unnamed Caribbean destinations, according to Hilton. Tapestry Collection by Hilton added 14 new hotels last year, with more to come in 2019. “As we celebrate […]

Resorts World Bimini, Virgin Voyages to Partner on Beach Club

By the Caribbean Journal staff Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages revealed its plans for a cruise stop in Bimini last month — and now more details have been announced. The new beach destination will be the product of a partnership between Virgin Voyages and Resorts World Bimini, with plans to open in early 2020. In a statement, […]

The Bahamas’ Biggest Cruise Port Is Being Transformed

By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s being billed as a “game-changing” project is coming to Nassau in The Bahamas. Global Ports Holding, a leading global cruise port operator, has been selected as the winning bidder for a massive transformation of Nassau’s Prince George Wharf cruise port. The $250 million Port Nassau project would dramatically redevelop […]