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Why Saint Lucia Is a Model for Reopening Tourism in the Caribbean
The question of how and whether to reopen for tourism remains an existential question for Caribbean destinations — and it’s not an easy one to answer. But those who do can look to Saint Lucia as an exemplar for tourism reopenings […]
The Dominican Republic Has a New “Tourism Recovery” Plan
New Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader Corona has announced the formation of a “tourism recovery plan” for the Caribbean’s most popular travel destination. Abinader himself will be leading the plan, which aims to protect the “health, welfare and safety of […]
Belize Is Postponing Its Tourism Reopening
Belize is postponing what had been a planned tourism reopening on Aug. 15, destination officials confirmed. Citing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Belize Tourism Board said it was “necessary to delay” the reopening of Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport. […]
CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture
It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work […]
From The Bahamas to Turks and Caicos, 7 Private Islands You Can Visit
There may be no better way to find escape from the pandemic than the glorious seclusion of a Caribbean private island resort. Social distancing is a given when you’re sharing an exclusive dot of land in the middle of the […]
St Maarten Is Reopening for Tourism
St Maarten is officially reopening for tourism on July 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dutch Caribbean destination will begin receiving travelers from Europe and North America on that date, according to St Maarten Tourism Minister Ludmila de Weever. On […]
Bermuda to Reopen for Tourism July 1
Bermuda will resume international commercial air service for visitors starting July 1. This move will be part of the island’s fourth phase of economic reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many in our community and around the world eagerly […]
How AMResorts Is Making Its Hotels Cleaner
Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts has introduced a new 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene program CleanComplete Verification, the company said this week. The CleanComplete Verification program expands the “standards of quality and cleanliness” at the company’s 58 beachfront branded properties across […]
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 […]
Aruba Airport Authority Begins Preparation for “Possible” Restart
The Aruba Airport Authority says it has begun preparing for a “possible” restart, although it will ultimately hinge when the government decides to reopen the island to commercial air travel. For now, the AUA’s plan is about being ready in […]
Fueled by Sunwing, Tobago Begins Tourism Comeback
The island of Tobago is quietly making a tourism comeback after years away from the travel radar. Tobago reported 19,542 international stayover arrivals last year, which represented an 8.2 percent increase compared to the previous year. And the trend is […]
The 10 Best Bonaire Resorts
Divers have long known the charms of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire, home to some of the most marvelous diving (and snorkeling) in the hemisphere. But, increasingly, more and more travelers are beginning to discover that there is far […]
Barbados Tourism Makes Two New Senior Appointments
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, the island’s destination marketing organization, has announced a pair of high-profile appointments. BTMI has announced the promotion of Petra Roach to the newly-created post of Head, Global Markets, a role in which she will be responsible […]
Op-Ed: The Future of Dominican Republic Tourism
By Carlos Castillo Consul General of the Dominican Republic in New York Tourism and hospitality have become synonymous in the Dominican Republic. They are the mainstay of the economy, and a tremendous source of pride within our culture. New York […]
St Vincent and the Grenadines, A New Caribbean Hotspot
By Alexander Britell Luxe private resorts. Sparkling, untouched beaches. Volcanoes. Spectacular sailing. And you haven’t heard of it? For years, St Vincent and the Grenadines has been something of a secret corner of the Caribbean, a rarefied section of the […]
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Names New CEO
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has tapped a longtime veteran of the Caribbean travel industry to be its new chief executive officer. The SLTA has appointed former USVI Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty to the role, […]
Royal Caribbean to Create New “Destinations” in Bahamas, Mexico
By Alexander Britell Royal Caribbean opened eyes earlier this year when it submitted a letter of intent to purchase The Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan resort, the first move of its kind for the company. Now, the company is shedding some light […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Names New Chairperson, US Director
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has a pair of high-profile new appointments. Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez announced the appointment of Lorraine Headley-Raeburn as the new chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda […]
11 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2019
If you thought last year’s slate of new hotels in the Caribbean was impressive, you’re in for quite the treat in 2019. The region is welcoming a remarkably diverse collection of hotels and resorts this year, from luxury small-island boutiques […]
A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Tulum
By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts’ Breathless brand is coming to the hippest destination in Mexico: Tulum. Continuing the company’s partnership with Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, AMResorts, the region’s fastest-growing hotel company, has announced a new resort management deal to […]
Windstar Cruises Planning $250 Million Fleet Upgrade
By the Caribbean Journal staff Small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is planning a new $250 million fleet upgrade project, the company said. The multi-year “Star Plus Initiative” will “impact and enhance” all aspects of the experience on the brand’s Star-Class […]
St Croix Has Another Hot New Restaurant: Braata
By Alexander Britell Is there a hotter foodie destination in the Caribbean right now than St Croix? The largest of the United States Virgin Islands has become a hub of creative, high-level eateries in recent years, from recent standouts like […]
DELTA VACATIONS – Caribbean Journal – Punta Cana Rules:
OFFICIAL RULES: WIN One package for four (4) to include airfare roundtrip ground transfers and all inclusive accommodations in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from Delta Vacations and RIU Palace Punta Cana. The “Sweepstakes” is managed by Caribbean Journal One GRAND […]
Rosewood to Open New Resort in Antigua
By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua has become one of the Caribbean’s hubs for hotel investment in recent years, and now another major brand is coming to the island: Rosewood. Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has been tapped by Vancouver-based Replay […]
Grenada, the Caribbean Capital of Chocolate
By Alexander Britell “Cocoa absorbs the flavor of anything around it,” Wendy Anne tells me. That’s the thing about cocoa, the fruit whose fermented seeds are the basis for chocolate — terroir is paramount. Whether it’s mango or papaya or nutmeg, […]
A Striking New Luxury Hotel Tower Is Coming to Santo Domingo
By Alexander Britell The Dominican Republic’s capital city of Santo Domingo has become an increasingly hip travel destination — and it’s about to get an even bigger boost. The five-star yoo hotel brand is opening its first-ever Caribbean property with […]
Richard Branson Relaunches Entrepreneurship Center in Jamaica
Richard Branson recently traveled to Jamaica to celebrate the relaunch and relocation of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. After originally launching the center in Montego Bay in 2011, Branson’s Virgin Unite has moved the center to Kingston to be closer […]
Here’s How U.S. Law Applies To Any Company Doing Business In Cuba
By some estimates, when Cuba transitions to a market-oriented economy and resolves its various disputes with the U.S., the island nation will require more than $50 billion of investment to modernize its economy. Recent improvements in U.S.-Cuba relations have opened […]
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