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Comito: Crisis Offers Big Chance to Upgrade Caribbean Tourism Product
The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the Caribbean to upgrade its tourism product, according to Frank Comito, the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Speaking on a recent Foreign Press Association webinar, Comito explained how the Caribbean hospitality […]
In Saba, a Chance to “Sea” and Learn
New focus on the island’s ecosystem By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Bats and whales and snakes; Oh my! Visitors to Saba will have a chance to experience all three all in October, when the tiny Dutch-Caribbean island celebrates Environmental […]
University of the West Indies Names New Vice Chancellor
Above: Sir Hilary Beckles By the Caribbean Journal staff The University of the West Indies has a new vice chancellor. The Caribbean’s regional university has officially appointed Professor Sir Hilary Beckles to the role, effective May 1. Sir HIlary’s is […]
British Virgin Islands Premier to Private Sector Employers: Give Youth a Chance
By the Caribbean Journal staff British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Orlando Smith has a message for employers: give youth a chance. “I urge those of you who have not yet committed to hiring our young people to look closer and […]
UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor Replaces Mary King in Trinidad Cabinet
Dr Bhoendradatt Tewarie, the pro vice-chancellor at the University of the West Indies, has replaced Sen. Mary King in the Trinidad Cabinet after King was removed from office in a conflict-of-interest government award scandal. [Trinidad Express]
The Next Big Destination? 9,000-Acre Beachfront Site Hits the Market in The Bahamas
It’s the next big resort destination in the Caribbean. Think Baker’s Bay or Barbuda Ocean Club. Or at least it could be. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and […]
JetBlue’s New Bonaire Flights Now Have a Start Date
JetBlue is planning landmark new service between New York and the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire. Now, the service has an official start date. The new JFK-Bonaire flights are set to kick off on Nov. 5, JetBlue confirmed this week. […]
A New Luxury Resort Is Coming to the Best Beach in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is famous for its Pitons, its rainforests, its chocolate and its romance. But when it comes to the island’s best beaches, one stretch of sand reigns supreme: Reduit. Plainly, the gold-and-white sands on Saint Lucia’s northwestern coast form […]
Sandals Resorts’ Gary Sadler Talks All-Inclusives, Travel Agents and Saint Vincent
Sandals Resorts International has a long reputation of taking care of its Caribbean travel advisor parters. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today to unlock […]
Mexico’s New Ultra-Luxe Wellness Retreat Is Offering Agents 10 Percent Commissions
The eight-bedroom ZihFit, a wellness-focused luxury resort in Mexico, has launched a new program for travel advisors. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today […]
The US Virgin Islands Cruise Industry Is Booming
If you’re on a cruise to the Caribbean, chances are you’ll be making a stop at one of the ports in the US Virgin Islands, where the cruise industry continues to boom. Both St Thomas and St Croix experienced 13 […]
Montego Bay, Jamaica Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference Next Month
Hotel companies. Tour operators. Airlines. Tourist boards. Meeting planners. Travel advisors. Media professionals. Caribbean Travel Marketplace is the world’s biggest Caribbean travel conference, and it’s back again this year in the heart of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This year’s Caribbean Travel […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Big Diving Event Is Back
The British Virgin Islands’ beloved diving event is back this summer with the return of BVI Wreck Week. The weeklong celebration organized by the BVI Scuba Organization focuses on the myriad wrecks and “art reefs” that dot the undersea landscape […]
Another Reason for Wine Lovers to Come to Nassau
Nassau has long been a haven for wine lovers, with a host of restaurants with impressive wine lists — none more so than the Graycliff Hotel, which has the third-largest wine cellar in the world. Now, wine lovers have another […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2024
Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]
Trinidad’s Cruise Industry Is Seeing New Growth
Its location in the far southern Caribbean means that Trinidad will likely never be a Caribbean cruise powerhouse. But the destination continues to see growth, with officials now projecting a more than 80 percent increase in cruise arrivals for the […]
Wyndham Debuts New Look at Puerto Vallarta All-Inclusive
The new-look, renamed Wyndham Alltra Vallarta all-inclusive has made its debut in the Nuevo Vallarta area just north of Puerto Vallarta. Playa Hotels and Resorts says the property has undergone a renovation that amounted to a “significant investment,” with an […]
Grenada Is Hosting a Big Rugby Tournament
One of the world’s premier rugby tournament is coming to Grenada next month. The Club Rugby 7s Tournament is back in Grenada for its second year, brining together 18 of the world’s best men’s and women’s Elite 7s teams. This […]
This Tiny Island Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Most Exclusive Rum Festival
It’s the Caribbean capital of luxury and glamour: the tiny French Caribbean of St Barth, the premier jet-set stop in the region and an intoxicatingly beautiful vacation spot. And every November, the island kicks off its high season with the […]
The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island
It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]
In St Kitts’ Oldest Town, an Exciting New Caribbean Rum
They made rum here for more than two centuries, when Old Road was new. The town of Old Road on St Kitts’ western coast is where the island then called Liamuiga first became part of the New World — […]
Cayman Islands Mulls Relaunching Global Citizen Program
The Cayman Islands’ Global Citizen Concierge Program, which allowed for remote work residency in the territory, could be coming back. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news […]
Grand Cayman Development Parcel Lists for $30 Million
Provenance Properties Cayman Islands, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, recently listed a 9.5 acre land parcel in Crystal Harbour, Cayman Islands for $29,950,000. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]
Jamaica Eyes New “Boutique” Cruise Port
Jamaica is looking to develop the Ken Wright Pier in Port Antonio, eyeing the port as a “boutique” style cruise for small-ship and luxury cruise lines. The plan is to position the port as a small-ship and mega yacht destination […]
Why to Visit The Bahamas’ Nassau Paradise Island in July
As visitors continue to flock to Nassau Paradise Island, the twin-island destination is readying for an unforgettable July as The Bahamas celebrates its 50th Anniversary of Independence. Many of the island’s top resorts are ramping up activity for the celebrations, […]
Buzz Growing for the “Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival”
The buzz continues to grow for Antigua Carnival, the annual festival that is considered the Caribbean’s “greatest summer festival.” This year’s Carnival will be a 13-day event from July 27-Aug. 8, with a full lineup of events including five street […]
How to Save on a Summer Vacation to the Island of Nevis
It’s one of the most beloved small islands in the Caribbean, and tiny Nevis is making it easier than ever to visit with a host of new summer packages for every kind of traveler. “A Nevis Summer” has brought together […]
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