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Westin Puntacana Resort Breaks Ground
Above: a rendering of the Westin Punta Cana Resort & Club By the Caribbean Journal staff The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club has broken ground in the Dominican Republic. The project is the result of a strategic alliance between Grupo […]
Turks and Caicos Government, Sandals Reach $12 Million Agreement
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff The Special Investigation Prosecution Team and the Turks and Caicos Islands government have reached an agreement with Sandals Resorts International totaling $12 million. The agreement is due “in part to the cooperation of […]
Starwood Eyeing Caribbean Expansion
Above: the St Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico By Alexander Britell PARADISE ISLAND — Last month, Starwood’s Richard Suarez said the company was pursuing an “aggressive expansion strategy” in Latin America. But that strategy appears to include the Caribbean […]
Las Brisas Opens NIZUC Resort & Spa on Riviera Maya
Above: Punta Nizuc By the Caribbean Journal staff Las Brisas Hotel Collection has debuted its newest property, the NIZUC Resort & Spa in Punta Nizuc in the Riviera Maya. Cuisine will be a major focus for the resort, with six […]
Former GM at St Lucia’s BodyHoliday Joins Radisson Aruba Resort
Above: the Radisson Aruba Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Mark Lyttleton-Frances has been named the new general manager of the Radisson Aruba Resort, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced Thursday. Lyttleton assumed his role Jan. 8. He was previously the […]
The CJ Cool List – the Caribbean’s 10 Coolest Hotels for 2013
The Caribbean is not short on terrific hotels. Every island — every destination — has a range of interesting, original, luxurious properties sure to satisfy any traveler to the region. But this year, we wanted to offer our take on 10 […]
Haiti’s Royal Oasis Hotel Joins Occidental Vacation Club
Above: a restaurant at the Royal Oasis hotel in Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff Spain-based Occidental Hotels & Resorts, which recently opened the five-star Royal Oasis hotel in Haiti, will be placing the hotel into its Occidental Vacation Club, […]
At Dominica’s Secret Bay, Finding the Hidden Caribbean
Above: Secret Bay in Dominica (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell DOMINICA — There’s mystery here. I arrive, not by airplane, which of course offers its own unique vantage points, but by ferry, from the neighbouring French department of […]
Crestline Hotels Tapped to Manage Grand Caymanian Resort
Above: the Grand Caymanian Resort in Grand Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff Crestline Hotels and Resorts has been selected to manage the Grand Caymanian Resort on Grand Cayman, the company announced this week. The property, which is located at […]
Turks and Caicos: Beaches Offers Jobs to Most of Former Veranda Resort Staff
Above: the Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos has made job offers to 145 of the staff at the former Veranda Resort that its parent company, Sandals Resorts […]
Grand Pineapple Beach Negril Reopens
Above: the Grand Pineapple Beach Negril’s staff marks the reopening By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Grand Pineapple Beach Negril celebrated its reopening earlier this week. Parent company Sandals Resorts International had initially announced plans to close the resort in […]
Haiti: Digicel, Marriott Break Ground on Port-au-Prince Hotel Project
Above: a rendering of Marriott’s Haiti hotel project By Alexander Britell Marriott and Digicel broke ground on their new Haiti hotel project Wednesday morning. The 175-room hotel is a partnership between the hotel company and the telecom giant. “We saw […]
Secrets Aura Cozumel Opens in Mexico
Above: the Secrets Aura Cozumel By the Caribbean Journal staff The Secrets Aura Cozumel has opened its doors in Mexico, according to AMResorts, which provides brand management services for Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Sunscape Resorts and Secrets. It is […]
Haiti’s New Royal Oasis Hotel Officially Opens in Petion-Ville
Above: a room at the Royal Oasis (Photos: Occidental) By Alexander Britell The Royal Oasis Hotel in Haiti has officially opened its doors in Port-au-Prince’s Petion-Ville neighbourhood. The five-star property, which is a project of Spain-based Occidential Hotels & Resorts, […]
Sunscape Resort Debuts in Curacao
Above: the Sunscape Curacao Resort, Spa and Casino By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sunscape Curacao Resort, Spa and Casino is now open, according to AMResorts. The five-story, 341-room resort officially opened its doors Dec. 10, the 30th property in […]
Eden Roc at Cap Cana in Dominican Republic to Mark Grand Opening Dec. 15
Above: the Eden Roc at Cap Cana resort (Photos by Eden Roc aa By the Caribbean Journal staff The Eden Roc at Cap Cana resort in the Dominican Republic will mark its grand opening on Dec. 15, the property announced. […]
Sandals Buys Veranda Resort & Residences in Turks and Caicos
Above: the Veranda Resort By Alexander Britell Following its purchase of the LaSource resort in Grenada last month, Sandals has announced the purchase of the Veranda Resort Hotel in Turks and Caicos. The property will be annexed to Sandals’ current […]
Grenada Pushes Dive Tourism Market
Above: the underwater sculpture park By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is highlighting its dive sector in the country’s latest tourism push, something Tourism Minister George Vincent called the tri-island state’s “most mature” market. In 2012, Grenada was named the […]
Talking Caribbean Travel With Expedia’s Marco Tagliatti
Above: Luperón in the Dominican Republic (Photo: GDR) By Alexander Britell Despite its traditional allure as a vacation destination, the Caribbean is finding itself in an increasingly competitive global travel marketplace. But while the onset of the global financial crisis […]
Sandals Coming to Grenada Following Purchase of LaSource Resort
Above: the La Source property in Grenada By Alexander Britell Grenada will soon be home to a Sandals resort, following the purchase of the LaSource Resort property, the company announced Thursday. The agreement, which was reached after “ongoing discussions” with […]
Haiti’s Karibe Hotel Planning Expansion
Above: the Karibe Hotel By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince is planning an expansion, the hotel announced Monday. Hotelier Richard Buteau, who is also the vice president of the Haiti Tourism Association, has commissioned J/Brice Design […]
Puerto Rico: New Hyatt House Hotel Project Breaks Ground in San Juan
Above: San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff A planned Hyatt House hotel project broke ground this week in San Juan, following an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Island Hospitality Partners. The project, which is expected to open in […]
Haiti’s New Royal Oasis Hotel Set to Open in December in Petion-Ville
Above: the Royal Oasis By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s new Royal Oasis hotel will open its doors in Petion-Ville Dec. 12, according to Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin. The announcement followed a meeting between Villedrouin and Spanish hotel company […]
Hyatt Place Hotel Project Launches Construction in Puerto Rico’s Manatí
Above: the future site of the Hyatt Place in Manatí (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Manatí, Puerto Rico will be home to a new Hyatt Place hotel in 2014, following the launch of construction Tuesday. The project is […]
Sea Turtles — a Special Kind of Tourist at the Four Seasons Nevis
Above: the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell NEVIS — IT’S LATE EVENING, and Pinney has arrived in Nevis by sea. After a warm greeting to the island, she is shepherded by VIP transport […]
Rum Journal: A Refreshing Cocktail from Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara
There’s nothing pleasant about “sand in your shorts” unless Marina Perez is mixing up a cocktail of the same name at Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts. Originally created upon the request of an exceptionally sandy guest, fresh off of […]
Agreement Signed to Bring Park Hyatt Hotel to St Kitts’ Christophe Harbour
Above: Christophe Harbour By the Caribbean Journal staff Dubai’s Range Developments has signed an agreement to build a Park Hyatt hotel in St Kitts. The project will be financed through the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme through […]
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Leads Investment Delegation to Dubai
Above: Dubai (Photo: Dubai Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas has traveled to Dubai with an investment delegation. Douglas, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates Sunday night, is holding talks […]
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