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A “Strong” Tourism Recovery in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia says it is experiencing a “strong” post-pandemic tourism recovery. The island has achieved around 80 percent of its pre-pandemic stay over arrival numbers, as compared to the same period in 2019, according to tourism officials. And now Saint […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a Creativity-Fueled Tourism Renaissance
Montego Bay. Ocho Rios. Negril. Falmouth. Most visitors to Jamaica are familiar with the island’s main tourism districts, but there is one destination that’s been glaringly absent from most Jamaican travel itineraries for the past half-century: the capital city of […]
New York’s Bemelmans Bar Is Traveling to The Bahamas
For the first time ever, New York’s iconic Bemelmans Bar is hitting the road. The storied Madison Avenue hangout is “taking” its iconic murals by Ludwig Bemelmans (the creator of Madeline) and its famous cocktails and heading to the Rosewood […]
Frontier Continues Caribbean Expansion With New Daily Puerto Rico Flights
The Caribbean’s fastest-growing carrier has added another daily route to the region, this time to the island of Puerto Rico. This week, Frontier Airlines kicked off new daily nonstop service from Tampa, Fla. to San Juan, Puerto Rico, another new […]
Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba
Southwest Airlines has relaunched another nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The low-cost carrier has officially resumed nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport. The relaunched service is […]
Resorts World Bimini, The Bahamas’ Newest Hotspot
Iggy Azalea had recently been here, performing in the middle of a new venue perched over a massive beachfront pool. And the previous day, Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages, the world’s hottest new cruise line, had just brought its “sailors” to […]
JetBlue Ramping Up Service to Montego Bay, Jamaica
JetBlue is significantly ramping up its flight service to Montego Bay, Jamaica. By July 2022, the carrier will have 40 percent more seats between the United States and Montego Bay than it did before the pandemic began. The announcement come […]
On Green Turtle Cay, Your Own Private Club in The Bahamas
“What’s the name of this bar?” “I don’t know, and I work here,” says Sheena Newbold, who is the heart and soul of the legendary bar at the Green Turtle Club on Abaco’s Green Turtle Cay. “Some people call it […]
Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Has a New President
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Swoop has a new president. The company, which is part of the WestJet Group, has announced the appointment of Bob Cummings to the role, which took effect on Monday. “I am delighted to welcome Bob back to […]
Bermuda Is Easing Its Travel Protocols in March
Bermuda is set to ease its travel protocols starting March 7. The Atlantic island will require all visitors to show proof of full vaccination and a negative test (either antigen or PCR) within two days before arriving on the island. […]
Curaçao Continues Tourism Rebound
Curaçao’s tourism sector continues to recover, buoyed by a tourism surge in December. The Dutch Caribbean island welcomed a total of 265,000 stay over visitor arrivals in 2021, according to new data from the Curacao Tourist Board. That represented 57 […]
The St Kitts Tourism Authority Has a New CEO
The St Kitts Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tourism board has tapped Ellison “Tommy” Thompson to the role, succeeding longtime CEO Racquel Brown, who helped lead the destination to record levels of […]
Bahamas’ Travel Health Protocols “Are Working”
The Bahamas has been one of the best performing destinations in the Caribbean this year. That’s in large part thanks to the continued success of the country’s heath and travel protocols, which got a nod of approval from the US […]
KLM Is Back in Trinidad and Tobago
After 20 years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has returned to the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.The airline is now operating flights between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. The airline is currently operating three weekly flights, on […]
Frontier Airlines Set to Launch Miami-Turks and Caicos Flights
Frontier Airlines is set to add another new route to the Caribbean out of Miami. The low-cost carrier will ramp up its Miami expansion with new service to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos next month. The new route, which will operate […]
CJI Conversation: Viceroy’s Stephanie Yesenofski
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, […]
Barbados Tourism Has a New CEO
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. BTMI has appointed Jens Thraenhart to the role, effective Nov. 1. The news comes after Thraenhart was selected from what BTMI said […]
Grenada Tourism Is Poised for a Strong 2022
Grenada is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the Caribbean all-inclusive market, but Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said the island’s high-end villas shouldn’t be ignored either. In fact, during a recent […]
US Virgin Islands Urging Caribbean Cruise Collaboration
US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte is calling on the region to deepen its collaboration in the cruise industry. Boschulte, who was speaking at the recent Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami, said it was essential for Caribbean destinations […]
CJI Conversation: Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO of Apple Leisure Group
It’s been a busy year for the Apple Leisure Grop (ALG) from its recent mega-deal with Hyatt to its ongoing expansions in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real […]
US Virgin Islands Leading Caribbean Tourism Rebound
It was one of the first Caribbean destinations to reopen amid the pandemic. Now it’s leading the Caribbean’s tourism rebound. The United States Virgin Islands, buoyed by its class-leading Travel Screening Portal, was the top performing destination I the Caribbean […]
This Top Punta Cana All-Inclusive Is Open Again
One of the premier all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana is open again. The Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Spa Resort in the Dominican Republic officially reopened its doors this weekend, Caribbean Journal has learned. “Paradisus is back,” the resort, which […]
Phish Is Coming Back to the Riviera Maya
Legendary band Phish is returning to the Riviera Maya. The group will be returning to Mexico for its fifth “Phish: Riviera Maya” destination concert vacation, with plans for Feb. 24-27, 2022. The all-inclusive event will see Phish performing for four […]
Sandals Breaks Ground on Major New Resort Development
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The US Virgin Islands Just Held the First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”
The US Virgin Islands has pioneered the return of in-person carnival events with the first-ever “Vaccine Fete.” The event, which was held last week on the seaside in St Thomas, was held to promote a “Vaccinate to Party Safe” initiative […]
Spirit Airlines Just Launched Another Nonstop Route to Puerto Rico
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has kicked off another new route to Puerto Rico, broadening the airline’s already-strong position. This weekend, Spirit officially launched new nonstop service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín Airport. […]
A New Adults-Only All-Inclusive in St Croix
St Croix’s only all-inclsuive is making a comeback as a new kind of resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Divi Carina Bay all-inclusive resort is slated to reopen in October 2021, according to Divi Resorts. And when it does, it […]
The Turks and Caicos Real Estate Market Is Booming
It’s one of the hottest real estate markets in the wider Caribbean: the Turks and Caicos, which has seen a dramatic surge in activity amid the pandemic. That’s been the result of mostly high-net-worth buyers looking to escape large cities […]
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