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A “Vaccination Jam” In St Croix

The US Virgin Islands continues to set the Caribbean standard for live, in-person events in the age of the pandemic. The latest event in the territory is a “vaccination jam” called “Soca on the Pier,” an outdoor concert in St […]

Virgin Hotels CEO: “We Would Love to Be in the Caribbean”

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St John Celebration Is Back With a Pair of Events

The ever-popular St John Celebration event is back this year, in a safe format amid the pandemic. The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals will hold two events for St John Celebration on July 3 and 4, […]

A Major New Beach Destination in The Bahamas

There’s a new beach hotspot in The Bahamas. It’s the new Private Beach at Resorts World Bimini, the resort and casino destination on the island of Bimini. The 4.5-acre private beach is the first of its kind in the country, […]

St Thomas Hosting One-Night Carnival Event for Vaccinated Guests

The US Virgin Islands is set to host a one-of-a-kind, in-person carnival event for vaccinated patrons next week. And while it’s a major step forward for live events in the Caribbean, it has a pair of broader purposes: encouraging vaccinations […]

New Film Looks at Legendary Music Studio in Montserrat

It was one of the most legendary studios in the world at the time: AIR Studios Montserrat, built by Beatles producer Sir George Martin in 1979. It was the birthplace of a multitude of mega hits, hosting luminaries like Paul […]

Sarah New on Recruiting for Hospitality and Construction in the Caribbean

Even amid the pandemic, the Caribbean construction industry is ploughing ahead, with more and more projects underway, particularly hotel projects. And that means it’s more important than ever to find the right people for the right jobs. The same is […]

Anguilla Names New Destination Experience Manager

Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named a new Destination Experience manager, the ATB said in a statement. The organization has promoted Jameel Rochester to the role, in which he will be responsible for “engaging with Tourism stakeholders to develop and manage […]

Marriott Is Adding 19 All-Inclusive Hotels in the Caribbean

Marriott International is kicking off a major expansion of its all-inclusive offering in the wider Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor […]

Scientists Just Mapped All the Coral Reefs in the Caribbean

The Nature Conservancy has completed a significant new project: a region-wide publication of maps of all shallow water coral reefs in the Caribbean. Now, the Caribbean has a clear picture of the habitats found beneath its waves. “You cannot protect […]

St Croix’s Christmas Festival Is Going Virtual

St Croix’s popular Crucian Christmas Festival is going virtual this year. The island’s annual holiday fete will run virtually from Dec. 11 to Jan. 6, with a “robust” lineup of music, entertainment and online events, according to the US Virgin […]

This Year’s St John Celebration Is Going Virtual

The 66th annual St. John Celebration is going virtual, with plans for a “pop-up” virtual festival, running from June 27 to July 4. U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions […]

A New Eco-Luxe Real Estate Project Is Coming to Tulum

The hip beach town of Tulum on the Caribbean coast of Mexico is getting a new eco-luxe real estate development, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. It’s called Lúum Zama, and the gated community is the brainchild of the R4 Group, […]

Hyatt Launching New “Care and Cleanliness” Program

Another major global hotel brand has launched a new hygiene initiative — Hyatt. Accompanying similar announcements by Marriott and Hilton, Hyatt has revealed plans for a new “Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment” in light of the new realities of the hospitality […]

Carnival in St Thomas Is Going Virtual

With the Carnival Virgin Islands postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the popular St Thomas festival is going virtual. That means you can bring the rhythm of one of the Caribbean’s hottest carnivals right into your home. The US Virgin Islands […]

Bahia Principe Plans $40 Million Remodel at Tulum Resort

Grupo Piñero, which owns the Bahia Principe all-inclusive chain, is planning a major renovation of its resort in Tulum, Mexico. The company says it has allotted $40 million to upgrade its Bahia Principe Grand Tulum resort. The remodel, part of a […]

St Thomas Gears Up For Carnival Virgin Islands

St Thomas is gearing up to host the 68th anniversary of Carnival Virgin Islands. This year’s celebration of the territory’s culture, cuisine, history, music and people bears the slogan “All Eyes on We for 2020.” “The events we’ve planned should […]

Regent Seven Seas Has a New Cruise Ship

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship, Seven Seas Splendor. The 735-foot-long, 55,254-gross-ton ship will be making its maiden voyage to Miami this week before launching a series of itineraries in the Caribbean […]

Cruise Growth Helps Montserrat Top Tourism Milestone

Strong cruise growth has helped the tiny island of Montserrat to set top a significant tourism milestone. For the first time since the eruption of Montserrat’s Soufriere Hills Volcano in 1995, Montserrat welcomed more than 20,000 cruise and stayover visitors […]

Gencom Buys Auberge Resort in Costa Rica

The Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, a luxury resort in Costa Rica, has been acquired by hospitality investment firm Gencom. The property, which aligned with Auberge Resorts Collection in 2015, is the latest in a series of expansion moves by […]

Club Med Names New CEO for North America, Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff Club Med has named a new president and chief executive officer for its North America and Caribbean division. The all-inclusive company has tapped Carolyne Doyon for the role, in which she will succeed Xavier Mufraggi. […]

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Nature Conservancy Partnering

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has teamed up with the Nature Conservancy with the goal of creating a more resilient Caribbean. The organizations have signed an agreement to protect the environment and promote tourism sustainability. “It’s a […]

Divi Aruba Phoenix Names New General Manager

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Divi Aruba Phoenix resort has named a new general manager. Divi Resorts has appointed Pearl Lake to the role, effective Aug. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Lake had previously been serving as the resort’s […]

St Kitts’ Ocean Terrace Inn Names New GM

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the leading hotels in St Kitts has named a new general manager. The island’s Ocean Terrace Inn has appointed Steve Tyson as its new GM, the property announced this week. Tyson will lead […]

La Quinta Planning Major Expansion to Dominican Republic

By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham’s La Quinta hotel brand is planning a major expansion to the Dominican Republic. Wyndham has signed an agreement with Caribbean developer Profusion Group. “With a top-performing Caribbean economy and millions of annual visitors, the Dominican Republic attracts […]

This Is Camper & Nicholsons’ Newest Superyacht

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor There’s a new superyacht coming to the Caribbean. Rossinavi and Camper & Nicholsons have debuted their collaboration with a new concept in superyachts, and the result is the spectacular new “Infinity.” Camper & Nicholsons will […]

A New Kind of Bahamas Vacation

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the region’s leading boat charter firms has expanded into The Bahamas — meaning a new way to vacation around the destination’s exotic outposts. MarineMax Vacations has officially taken its premium power catamaran operation […]

Montserrat Taps New Director of Tourism

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Montserrat is looking to change its tourism fortunes, and the island has tapped a veteran of Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism sector to lead the charge. Montserrat has appointed Warren Solomon to the post of Director […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas