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Royal Caribbean Group Is Planning a Hybrid-Powered Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean Group is embarking on a major step on its sustainability push: Destination Net Zero, a comprehensive decarbonization strategy that includes pledging to establish Science-Based Targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The initiative “builds on decades of progress […]
Trinidad Tourism Has a New CEO
Trinidad Tourism Limited has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination marketing company has named Kurtis Rudd to the role. Rudd, a longtime marketing veteran, began his tenure on Sept. 20. “I […]
Highgate Names New CEO as Company Continues Caribbean Growth
Leading real estate and hospitality management company Highgate has announced a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The company, which has been rapidly expanding in the Caribbean, has tapped Arash Azarbarzin as its new CEO. The move […]
Marriott Names New CEO
Marriott International has named its new chief executive officer following the passing of former CEO Arne Sorenson. The company has tapped Anthony “Tony” Capuano to the role effective immediately. Capuano, who has joined the company’s board of directors, had previously […]
A Major New Caribbean Airport Project
The island of Tobago is getting a major new international airport terminal, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel […]
Barbados Tourism Names New Chairman
There’s a new chairman of the board of directors of Barbados Tourism Marketing and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Caribbean Journal has learned. Roseanne Myers has been taped for the role, according to Tourism Minister Lisa Cummins. “This is a […]
Top Grand Bahama All-Inclusive to Reopen in February
The top all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama will be reopening in February, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Lighthouse Pointe resort at the Grand Lucayan resort complex will be officially opening on Feb. 1, 2021. The property will resume operation of […]
Aztec Airways Is Expanding
Fort Lauderdale-based Aztec Airways, which has long been one of the leading small airlines to The Bahamas, is expanding. The company is getting a $5 million commitment from a company called MSM AAV that will include the purchase of additional […]
British Virgin Islands Names New Director of Tourism
The British Virgin Islands has named a new Director of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned. The board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board has appointed Clive McCoy to the position, effective immediately. He succeeds longtime Director of Tourism Sharlon […]
Antigua and Barbuda Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
When the first commercial flight touched down in Antigua and Barbuda since the COVID-19 crisis began, arriving passengers were greeted by a host of new anti-infection procedures — as the destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4. Of the destination’s […]
Guyana Tourism Authority Names New Director
Guyana has a new Director of Tourism. The Guyana Tourism Authority has named Carla James as its new Director, the GTA said in a statement. James, who had been serving as the Guyana Tourism Authority’s Deputy Director, succeeds outgoing director […]
Caribbean Airline LIAT Suspending Flights Through May 15
Caribbean regional airline LIAT is extending the suspension its flight services in the Caribbean to May 15. The comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision was based on a review by the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Management, […]
The Nevis Tourism Authority Has a New CEO
The Nevis Tourism Authority has appointed a new chief executive officer, the island’s top tourism agency announced. The authority’s Board of Directors has tapped Jadine Yarde for the role, which will take effect on Feb. 1, 2020. Yarde, a native […]
Delta, LATAM Enter into Strategic Partnership
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Two aviation power players are about to start working together in a big way — and one that could have a significant impact on air travel in the Americas. Delta Air Lines and Chile-based LATAM Airlines […]
Apple Leisure Group Names New CEO
By the Caribbean Journal staff Global travel and hospitality company Apple Leisure Group has named Alejandro Reynal as its new chief executive officer, the firm announced this week. In what the company called a “planned transition,” Reynal will succeed Alex […]
Air France Has a New CEO
By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France has named a new chief executive officer: Anne Rigail. Rigail, who had been serving as executive vice president – customer at Air France, will replace Benjamin Smith, who was appointed acting CEO of […]
LVMH Is Buying Belmond for $3.2 Billion in Luxury Hotel Market Shakeup
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a move sure to shake up the global luxury hotel market, luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced an agreement to acquire hotel brand Belmond. The purchase of Belmond shares represented an […]
Saint Lucia to Chair Caribbean Tourism Organization
By Alexander Britell NASSAU — Saint Lucia is the new chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The island’s Minister of Tourism, Dominic Fedee, was voted in as the new chair of the regional tourism organization during this week’s State of […]
Jamaica Has a New Villa Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s iconic Half Moon resort has rebranded its popular villa portfolio, the property said this week. The villas at Half Moon have been relaunched as the Rose Hall Villas, effectively Jamaica’s newest villa resort. The […]
The Puerto Rico Hotel Association Has a New President
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Puerto Rico’s hotels have a new top executive. The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association has elected Pablo Torres, general manager of San Juan’s Caribe Hilton Hotel, as its new Chairman of the Board of […]
Jamaica Establishing Global Center for Tourism Resilience
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has unveiled the new Global Center for Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management, a first-of-its-kind resource based in the Caribbean at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Jamaica. […]
Playa Completes Acquisition of Five Resorts in Jamaica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding all-inclusive company Playa Hotels and Resorts has completed its acquisition of five all-inclusive properties in Jamaica. The deal with Sagicor Group Limited also includes two adjacent oceanfront land sites on the north coast of […]
Tortola Pier Park Names Interim CEO
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Vance Lewis has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Tortola Pier Park Ltd, the organization announced this week. His appointment by the Board of Directors is effective February 1, following the demitting of office […]
Antigua’s Jumby Bay Island Reopening Oct. 9
By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Jumby Bay Island is reopening for the season Oct. 9 as the newest member of the Oetker Collection of luxury hotels. The former Rosewood resort’s rooms and villa component will both be managed by […]
Oetker Collection to Manage Antigua’s Jumby Bay
By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s most legendary resorts has new management. Antigua’s Jumby Bay private island resort will now be operated by Oetker Collection, a manager of a 10-hotel luxury hotel portfolio that includes the Eden Rock — St […]
CHTA Chooses New President
Hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass has been named as the new president-elect of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. The Group General Manager at Ocean Hotels in Barbados, Affonso-Dass was elected to the leadership role during the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s […]
Cayman Airways Begins Roatan Flights
Cayman Airways has officially launched its new service to the island of Roatan in Honduras. The service is operating twice weekly between Grand Cayman and Roatan on Boeing 737 aircraft. Cayman already operates year-round flights from Grand Cayman to La […]
Jamaica’s Half Moon to Begin “Extensive” Renovation
Jamaica’s most iconic resort is planning a major renovation project. Montego Bay’s Half Moon will be launching what the hotel is calling an “extensive renovation” beginning in May. The project, which is slated for completion in October 2018, is the […]
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