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Modern Media in the Caribbean
The following excerpts are from Marcia Forbes’ presentation at a recent forum hosted by the Press Association of Jamaica in celebration of Journalism Week. The topic was ‘Modern Media: Competition & Customer Choices’ By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Modern Media […]
Copa, Lufthansa Sign Codeshare Agreement
Germany has a new gateway to the Caribbean Basin. Copa Airlines and Lufthansa have signed a codeshare agreement for Copa flights to regional destinations, the two companies announced. Copa flights in the current winter schedule from Miami to Panama are […]
In Jamaica, a Look at Modern Media
Exploring the media landscape Dr. Marcia Forbes CJ Contributor National Journalism Week The Press Association of Jamaica recently hosted a week of activities in celebration of Journalism Week. They invited me to make a presentation on ‘Modern Media: Competition and […]
Air France’s Latest Caribbean Codeshare Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France is expanding its Caribbean network with a new codeshare agreement with Air Antilles. The news means Air France is now offering flights between Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe and St Barth. The company is […]
JetBlue, Seaborne Begin Codeshare Agreement
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor JetBlue and Seaborne Airlines have begun selling flights under a new codeshare agreement that will offer customers increased travel options and new destinations around the Caribbean. Customers flying on both airlines will enjoy the benefit […]
Copa, GOL Sign Codeshare Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama-based Copa Airlines and Brazil-based GOL have announced the signing of a codeshare agreement. The agreement aims to “increase connectivity between Copa Airlines and GOL and facilitate travel to and from Brazil throughout Latin America […]
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s New Model
A new approach to the region By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Industry is eyeing a new approach in its interaction with the region: the “hub and spoke” model,” according to Emil Lee, the CHTA’s president. […]
An Ode to Jamaica’s Tastee Patty
In praise of the perfect patty By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Served piping hot in a brown paper bag, the Jamaican patty – a meat-filled pastry pocket similar to Brits’ Cornish pasty or Latins’ empanada ¬– is to islanders […]
How Can the Caribbean Develop Its Own Tourism “Model?”
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Tiny Singapore has managed to earn the word “model” after its name, when it comes to doing business in tourism. So why can’t the Caribbean do the same? That was the theme of the opening remarks […]
Nickelodeon’s First Caribbean Resort Breaks Ground in Punta Cana
Above: Danilo Medina, Dominican Republic President, at the Nickelodeon Punta Cana groundbreaking joined by SpongeBob SquarePants By the Caribbean Journal staff Nickelodeon is getting into the Caribbean tourism game, and now Viacom’s popular children’s brand has broken ground on its first […]
JetBlue Airways, Seaborne Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
Above: A Seaborne plane By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue Airways and Seaborne Airlines have finalized terms to launch a codeshare relationship, the two sides announced. The follows an existing interline agreement signed in 2013. “The codeshare will help facilitate […]
American Airlines Planning “Modern Redesign” for Admirals Club Lounges
Above: a rendering of the new Admirals Club design By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is planning big changes to its Admirals Club airport lounges. The company announced this week that it would be launching “the most expansive lounge […]
Caribbean Home: A Modern Villa with a View in Barbados
Above: “Sundeck” in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff You might call it the best of both worlds: the naturally remarkable views of Barbados, and a modern, cutting-edge home. The property is called 8,000-square-foot villa in the St James area […]
St Lucia Plans a “Modern” Road Network
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s newest project aims to give the country a “modern” road network. According to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Philip Pierre, the new Choc Bay-Gros Islet and Secondary Roads […]
American Airlines, Seaborne Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership
Above: St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Seaborne Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with American Airlines, the regional carrier announced. The move means the expansion of Seaborne’s codeshare partnership on flights to both […]
A Nickelodeon Hotel in the Caribbean
Above: a Karisma hotel By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new hotel brand coming to the Caribbean, with a familiar name: Nickelodeon. Karisma Hotels and Resorts and Viacom International Media have announced an agreement to develop a new brand […]
Air France, Air Antilles Sign Codeshare Agreement
Above: an Air France plane By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new gateway from France to several Caribbean destinations. Air France and Air Antilles have signed a codeshare agreement to partner on the offer of six new destinations in […]
Silver Airways, JetBlue Sign Codeshare Agreement
Above: a Silver Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Florida-based Silver Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with JetBlue, the two companies announced Monday. The majority of the transfer opportunities will be in JetBlue’s Orlando and Fort Lauderdale focus […]
American Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement With Mexico’s Interjet
Above: an InterJet plane American Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Mexican air carrier Interjet, the company announced. The agreement paves the way for new services to a number of destinations in Mexico. American will codeshare on Interjet flights […]
In Miami, the Modern Art of Cuba
Above: Abel Barroso, La Mesa de las Negociaciones, 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at the Pan American Art Projects gallery in Miami’s Wynwood district is taking a look at the diversity of contemporary art in Cuba. The […]
Modest July For Caribbean Hotel Sector
By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean hotel occupancy rose by 0.6 percent in July, according to a new report from STR. Occupancy stood at 70.7 percent at the end of the month, a modest increase compared to the same month […]
Island Shop: An Ode to Jamaican Sculptor Gene Pearson
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What do I have in common with Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, and Bill Clinton? Not a whole lot. Except that we’re all fans of celebrated Jamaican sculptor Gene Pearson. His work caught my eye […]
UN’s Ban: Costa Rica “Model Country” For Sustainable Development
Above: Costa Rica By the Caribbean Journal staff Costa Rica is a “model country” for sustainable development and the protection of human rights, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on his first official visit to the country last week. It […]
Caribbean Needs $30 Billion to Modernize Infrastructure in Next Decade
Above: Caribbean Development Bank President Dr Warren Smith (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean region needs some $30 billion USD to modernize its infrastructure over the next decade, according to Caribbean Development Bank President Dr Warren Smith. […]
Air France, Caribbean Carrier Winair Sign Codeshare Agreement
Above: a Winair flight By the Caribbean Journal staff Air France has signed a codesharing agreement with Caribbean regional carrier Winair. The codeshare will cover five routes out of St Maarten: Saba, St Barth, St Eustatius, St Kitts and Nevis […]
US Airways Launches Codeshare Agreement With British Airways
Above: a British Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff US Airways has announced the launch of a codeshare agreement with British Airways, its merger partner American Airlines announced Tuesday. The codeshare will cover almost all of the two carriers’ […]
Dominica Looks to Make Roseau “Most Modern Capital” in OECS
Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Dominica is planning to launch a major urban renewal project in its capital, Roseau, according to Alvin Bernard, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bernard, […]
Caribbean Home: A Modern Wonder on the West Coast of Barbados
IT DOESN’T look like the traditional home you’d expect to find in Barbados. But that’s what makes Atelier House in St James so spectacular. The four-bedroom, 4,330-square-foot villa is a contemporary marvel, with an infinity pool, a large roof terrace […]
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