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Another New CEO for Bermuda Tourism

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new interim chief executive officer, following the unexpected departure of former CEO Charles Jeffers. “We thank Charles for his contributions to Bermuda during a very difficult period for the country and the world at […]

How US Virgin Islands Tourism Survived the Pandemic

The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the tourism industry at large, and on the cruise business in particular. As a region largely dependent on the cruise business, the Caribbean took an incredible economic hit. The U.S. Virgin Islands […]

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Dominican Republic Tourism Is Booming

Tourism continues to boom to the Dominican Republic. The country, long the most popular tourism destination in the Caribbean by visitor volume, posted a sizzling first quarter, according to passenger data from the country’s Civil Aviation Department. In all, the […]

Dominican Republic Keeps Eclipsing Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels

The Dominican Republic is back — and then some. The Caribbean’s most popular tourism destination had another record-breaking month in February, a sign of the country’s full-fledged travel rebirth. In February, the Dominican Republic reported more than 566,000 passengers, representing the […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Keeps Surging

The Dominican Republic has yet again topped its pre-pandemic tourism arrival numbers — and the month isn’t even over yet. The country has already exceeded 390,000 tourists in February, a 210 percent jump over the same month in 2021 and […]

Anguilla Real Estate Market Trending Upward

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

Visiting Jamaica Just Got Even Easier

It’s easier than ever to visit the island of Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning March 1, 2022, Jamaica will no longer require visitors to complete a Travel Authorization form. It’s “one less hurdle for travelers to Jamaica” the Jamaica […]

Puerto Rico Waives Pre-Testing for Vaccinated Visitors

Vaccinated travelers no longer have to show proof of a negative test in order to enter Puerto Rico, according to the island’s newest protocol update. As of Feb. 2, the destination is no longer requiring tests from vaccinated travelers; unvaccinated […]

Turks and Caicos Just Updated Its Entry Rules for Travelers

Turks and Caicos has announced an update to its entry protocols for travelers as of February 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination is now requiring all visitors two years and older to show proof of a negative PCR or […]

Belize Requiring All Visitors to Purchase Travel Insurance

Belize has announced new entry requirements for travelers, set to take effect Feb. 15, Caribbean Journal has learned. The centerpiece is a requirement for an application for Belize Travel Health Insurance, a mandatory health insurance that “helps protect travelers against […]

Bahamas’ Baha Mar to Continue “Travel With Confidence” Program

The Baha Mar megaresort in The Bahamas says it will continue its “Travel With Confidence” program, which is highlighted by up to 14-days of courtesy accommodations for travelers who happen to test positive for Covid during their stay. The plan […]

10 New Hotels Coming to the Caribbean in 2022

Tiny eco resorts. Grand luxury hotels. Rarefied retreats. The Caribbean’s newest hotels for 2022 are a melange of styles and sensibilities, from all-inclusive to boutique and everywhere in between. Even amid the pandemic, the Caribbean hotel pipeline keeps growing, and […]

New Cancun All-Inclusive Set for Grand Opening

The newest resort in Cancun’s Playa Mujeres area is set for its grand opening in February. The Garza Blanca Resort and Spa, part of the TAFER Hotels and Resorts portfolio, will mark the occasion in February 2022. The Garza Blanca, […]

Frontier Airlines Is Launching Another Expansion to Cancun

Frontier Airlines is at it again, with the fast-expanding low-cost carrier set to launch another big expansion to the Caribbean. This time it’s to Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, where Frontier is launching three new routes early next […]

Beach Enclave Developing New Project on Turks and Caicos’ Grace Bay Beach

Beach Enclave, a fast-growing development brand in Turks and Caicos, is developing a new project on Grace Bay Beach. It’s called The Estates at Grace Bay, set on what developers call one of the few development opportunities remaining on the […]

American Airlines Relaunches Flights to Martinique

The world’s largest airline has returned to the French Caribbean. In a significant boost for the French Caribbean island of Martinique, American has restarted its service from Miami International Airport to Martinique’s Aime Cesaire International Airport just outside of Fort-de-France. […]

St Croix’s Divi Carina Bay Has a New GM

Divi Resorts has named a new general manager for its completely-renovated resort in St Croix. The Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino has tapped Dyal Sandhu to the role, joined by a new executive chef, Dennis Giancontiere. “We are […]

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Spirit Airlines Is Launching a New Nonstop Route to Puerto Rico

It’s long been Puerto Rico’s “Second City,” but the southern city of Ponce is starting to see a wave of new interest from travelers. Now, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is launching a new nonstop route to Ponce, part of what […]

Divi Resorts to Launch New All-Inclusive Brand in St Maarten, St Croix

Divi Resorts is launching a new “upper-tier” all-inclusive brand, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Oceans, and it will apply to the company’s top-level resorts. The company says it’s the first time it’s ever launched a new brand in its […]

Southwest Airlines Is Relaunching Nonstop Flights to Punta Cana

Southwest Airlines is set to relaunch service to the Caribbean’s most popular tourism destination: Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. On Feb. 17, 2022, the low-cost carrier will resume daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Punta Cana. […]

CJI Conversation: Jose Carlos Azcarraga, CEO of Mexico’s Grupo Posadas

A New All-Inclusive Beach Resort Is Coming to Cancun

The most highly anticipated new all-inclusive in Cancun in years has revealed its opening date, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Royal Uno All-inclusive Resort and Spa, the newest addition to the Royal Resorts portfolio, is slated to open its doors […]

Marriott Is Debuting Its First All-Inclusive in Grenada

Marriott International is set to add another all-inclusive in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of the Royalton Grenada all-inclusive, which welcomes back guests on Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. And while it’s technically a reopening, it’s practically a brand-new […]

Hilton Is Opening Two New Resorts in Tulum, Mexico

Hilton is making a major move in one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean: Tulum. The hospitality company has announced plans to expand with two new resorts in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot: the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort and the […]

Ritz-Carlton’s First Caribbean Cruise Will Homeport in Puerto Rico

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first Caribbean cruises will set sail out of Puerto Rico. The Port of San Juan will be home to the high-end cruise line’s first voyages in the region. The Evrima, the first of three company yachts, […]

JetBlue Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to Antigua

JetBlue is kicking off a new route to Antigua and Barbuda next week, Caribbean Journal has learned. The fast-expanding carrier is launching its first-ever service from Newark-Liberty International Airport to Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. The new service, which begins […]

Marriott Expanding in Bogota

Marriott International is expanding in Colombia with a new hotel in Bogota. The Residence Inn Bogota is slated to open in July, part of a growing regional portfolio for the brand. The hotel is set along Bogota’s Calle 90 in […]

Tourism Is Rebounding in The Bahamas

Buoyed by one of the Caribbean’s leading travel health systems, The Bahamas is seeing a broad tourism rebound. Indeed, tourism is rebounding every day in The Bahamas, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said this week. Almost 300,000 visitors have received Bahamas […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas