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Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach Has a New Managing Director

Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has named a new managing director, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped James Wyndham for the role, who served most recently as general manager of the Island House, one of the […]

Margaritaville’s New Resort Brand Is Opening Soon in Mexico

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is debuting its newest resort brand at the edge of the Caribbean next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. Margaritaville, in collaboration with Karisma Hotels and Resorts, is opening the new Margaritaville St Somewhere by Karisma Punta Coco […]

Nocturne Acquires WIMCO, Forging a New Caribbean Villa Power

In December, leading Caribbean villa provider WIMCO Villas was purchased by Nocturne Luxury Villas. The deal follows last year’s acquisition by Nocturne of another major St Barth villa provider, St Barth Properties, forging a significant new villa player for St […]

Grupo Puntacana Is Building a New Resort in the Dominican Republic

Grupo Puntacana, arguably the most significant developer in the Dominican Republic, is expanding to a new destination in the country. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news […]

A New Push for Citizenship by Investment in Jamaica

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]

Jamaican Hotelier Named New Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has a new president. The Miami-based regional hotel association has tapped Jamaican hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig to the role. Madden-Greig is currently the group director of marketing and sales for the Courtleigh Hospitality Group in […]

Rum Journal: Bacardi’s New Sherry Cask Finish Rum

For year’s there’s been a leader in the world of special cask-finished rum: Martinique’s Rhum HSE, which was ahead of the global curve in finishing its rums in a variety of different casks and remains the standard-bearer. In the world […]

Hilton Has a New All-Inclusive in Curacao

Hilton has continued its Caribbean all-inclusive expansion with its first-ever all-inclusive on the island of Curacao. The new Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a nod to the surging interest in all-inclusive […]

Rum Journal: Copalli, An Outstanding New Rum from Belize

There are jaguars in the cane fields. In the heart of a rainforest in southern Belize, one of the Caribbean’s newest rum companies is doing something very special. It’s a sustainable rum, a sugarcane rum and — and most importantly, a […]

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A New Way to Explore Antigua

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched a new mobile app to help travelers discover the destination. It’s called Explore Antigua, and it’s joined by a new interactive map for tourists. The free app, developed by Hashtag Communications, features […]

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Names New President

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has elected a new president, the regional tourism body announced this week. The CHTA has elected Pablo Jose Torres Sojo as its next president, succeeding Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass. Torres is currently the general manager of […]

Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Leverick Bay Resort Name New Director of Operations

The owners of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands have named a new director of operations. Sharon Flax-Brutus, who had most recently served as Director of Tourism for the British Virgin […]

Mexican Caribbean Launches New Health and Safety Program

As it prepares for the return of travelers, the Mexican Caribbean has launched a new program to ensure high sanitary standards in the tourism industry. Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, the Governor of Quintana Roo, which is home to popular destinations like […]

Puerto Rico Launching New Hygiene Program for Tourism Businesses

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is launching a new health and hygiene program for tourism-related businesses. Most notably, the program that will grant a “gold-star” validation seal to tourism businesses that implement the highest health and safety measures. It’s a […]

Jack Nicklaus’ New Residence Club Is Coming to The Bahamas

Legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus has launched a new residence club, and its first phase will include several locations in The Bahamas. Nicklaus, who designed Nassau’s Royal Blue golf club at the Baha Mar, will have two locations […]

The Dominican Republic Has a Huge New Solar Park

The Dominican Republic has officially debuted a major new solar energy park in the country. The new Solar Canoa park, set in Canoa in the western portion of the country, has a capacity of 25 megawatts in its first phase. […]

Marriott Taps Alma as New Social Agency for the Caribbean

Marriott International has tapped Miami-based Alma as its new social media agency. Alma, which is based in Miami’s Coconut Grove, will be leading the company’s multilingual and multicultural social media strategy in the wider region. The award-winning agency is part […]

New USVI Legislation Aims to Spur Hotel Development

The US Virgin Islands has enacted a new bill aimed at spurring hotel development and construction in the Caribbean territory. The USVI’s expanded Hotel Development Bill gives hotel developers the ability to channel a percentage of room revenue both to […]

Royal Caribbean, Carnival to Build New Saint Lucia Cruise Port

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Saint Lucia on a major new joint venture. The two cruise giants will work together to manage Saint Lucia’s existing cruise pier and terminal […]

Op-Ed: A New Beginning for Puerto Rico

By Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz Two years ago last month, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, ultimately taking more than 3,000 lives. It also exposed the structural vulnerabilities of existing buildings, and further exacerbated the already painful impact of a more than decade-long […]

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 […]

Punta Cana Is Getting a New Beach Resort

By Alexander Britell La Collecion Resorts, best known for its large portfolio of properties in Mexico, is expanding in Punta Cana. The brand’s parent company, Posadas, has announced plans to open its first Live Aqua-branded beach resort in Punta Cana. […]

Hyatt Regency to Open in Puerto Rico, Part of New $1.5 Billion Project

By Alexander Britell Hyatt is set to debut a new Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Puerto Rico. The newest Hyatt in the Caribbean will be at the former Melia Coco Beach in Rio Grande on Puerto Rico’s northeastern coast. The transformed […]

Four Seasons Is Opening a New Caribbean Hotel in Cartagena

By the Caribbean Journal staff Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is adding a new hotel in the Caribbean. The luxury hotel brand is partnering with San Francisco Investments, a subsidiary of Valorem, to open a new luxury hotel and private […]

This Cuba All-Inclusive Has a New Look

By the Caribbean Journal staff Blue Diamond Resorts, one of the largest resort companies in Cuba, has completed the first phase of an extensive renovation project at its Memories Trinidad Del Bar all-inclusive hotel. The property’s makeover included the lobby, […]

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Excellence Breaks Ground on New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Excellence Group has has officially broken ground on a major new all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana. The new Finest Punta Cana resort will feature 450 suites on the beach […]

Royal Caribbean Orders New Oasis-Class Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is expanding its Oasis class with another huge new cruise ship, the company announced this week. Royal has entered into an agreement with French shipcuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique for a sixth Oasis-class ship. […]

At Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, The Art of Everything