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Warwick Bahamas All-Inclusive to Reopen July 1
The all-inclusive Warwick Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas is reopening on July 1, the property announced. The resort’s return will coincide with The Bahamas’ official reopening for tourism on the same date. Warwick Paradise Island has implemented the company’s […]
Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained
This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different? To […]
Bahamas Tourism Is Going Virtual in Renewed Sales Push
As travelers begin to return to the region, the Caribbean’s leading destinations are devising new ways to attract them. Right at the forefront is The Bahamas, which has been taking its sales and promotion efforts “virtual” amid the new realities […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
St Croix might be your best bet if you’re thinking about heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands, after the U.S. territory officially reopened to visitors on June 1. (Update: all travelers to the USVI must complete a screening form — […]
US Extends Restriction on Mexico Travel
The United States government has extended its restriction on travel to Mexico, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said. The move limits non-essential travel to Mexico — including tourism. and will remain in effect until at least June 22. […]
The Island of Nevis Says It Is Coronavirus Free
In a major milestone for the wider Caribbean region, the island of Nevis says it is “free” of the coronavirus. The announcement comes after the island, which has a population of around 12,000 people, launched a series of aggressive measures […]
From The Bahamas to St Thomas, the Caribbean’s Most Famous Cocktails
Some of the most famous cocktails in the world originated in the Caribbean, and while they come in a variety of tastes and traditions, they all share one common ingredient: rum. Here are some of our favorite Caribbean cocktails and […]
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 […]
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Caribbean Hotel Projects
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor More than 130 hotel projects have been delayed in the Caribbean due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Comito, who […]
The Bahamas Just Set an All-Time Record for Visitor Arrivals
In a year of stirring highs and unimaginable tragedy, tourism in The Bahamas still managed to post a record-breaking year. In a significant sign for the country’s tourism comeback, The Bahamas is reporting record-breaking visitors arrivals across all sectors in […]
Bahamas Tourism Is Open For Business
By the Caribbean Journal staff As relief and recovery efforts continue in Grand Bahama and Abaco, Bahamas officials stressed that nearly the entirety of the country’s 700-island tourism economy was open for business. Indeed, every airport in The Bahamas with […]
Mariano Rivera Is the Face of Panama’s New Tourism Push
By the Caribbean Journal staff Baseball legend and Panama native Mariano Rivera will soon be the face of Panama’s reenergized tourism push. The former New York Yankees closer, who will inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, will […]
A New Push to Regrow Caribbean Reefs
By the Caribbean Journal staff Recent years have seen the growth of a number of initiatives aimed at regrowing coral reef in the Caribbean — most notably the Coral Restoration Foundation in Bonaire. Now, another drive has launched to help rebuild […]
Palace Resorts Breaks Ground on $600M Punta Cana All-Inclusive
By Alexander Britell Palace Resorts has broken ground on a significant new project in the heart of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina was on hand to lay the first stone on the new Moon […]
Jamaica Just Had Its Best Summer Ever
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica just had its best summer ever for tourism arrivals, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. Stopover tourist arrivals rose by 6 percent from May to August compared to the same […]
Antigua’s New Historic Restoration Push
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor While Antigua and Barbuda has long been home to one of the Caribbean’s most magnificent historical sites, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nelson’s Dockyard, it isn’t resting on its laurels. The country’s Ministry of […]
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 […]
New Millennial-Focused Hotel Brand “Locale” Coming to Cayman
Locale, a new “limited service” hotel brand, is coming to the Cayman Islands. Howard Hospitality Group has announced the launch of Locale, a new kind of hotel concept that will consist of “live and work” guestrooms and lofts catering to […]
Usher, The Roots to Headline Aruba’s Soul Beach Music Festival
Aruba’s 17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival will welcome headliners Usher and The Roots for Memorial Day Weekend 2017 event. The festival has a three-in-one experience featuring live music performances, comedy shows and beach parties. “Aruba is pleased to host […]
Puerto Rico’s New Eco-Tour Push
Puerto Rico is making a push to offer more new ecological tour options for travelers. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust have announced the certification of several of Para La Naturaleza’s tour offerings in Puerto Rico. […]
Why Aruba Just Banned Plastic Bags
A major environmental push in Aruba By Juliet D. Carvalhal Op-Ed Contributor At a beach cleanup in 2014 where I hosted a few teenage students from the environmental club I was volunteering to coach, I asked them a few questions […]
A Major New Caribbean Music Venue
The Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Puerto Plata has a major new attraction: the new Puerto Plata Amphitheater. The theater, which is being described as one of the most advanced in the wider region, has capacity for 4,000 people and […]
US Virgin Islands Sees Strong Stayover Tourism Growth
The US Virgin Islands had a solid year for tourism arrivals in 2015, according to the latest numbers released by the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The US territory received 769,058 stayover tourists in 2015, a 5.3 percent improvement from 2014. The […]
Expedia Just Held the Year’s Most Important Travel Conference
Talking Travel at the Expedia Partnership Conference By Guy Britton LAS VEGAS — Captain Obvious, the Trivago Guy and the Travelocity Gnome welcomed 3,500 delegates from over 60 countries attending this year’s Expedia Partner Conference in Las Vegas December 9-10 […]
How Many Tourists Have Visited The Caribbean So Far This Year
By Alexander Britell How many people are visiting the Caribbean this year? For the first half of 2015, the region welcomed 14.8 million tourist arrivals, a 5.8 percent improvement over the same period in 2014, according to data from the […]
St Lucia Courting Investors, Tourists in Saudi Arabia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In a move to expand its business and tourism presence in the Middle East, the government of Saint Lucia has established the Office of the Honorary Consul in Saudi Arabia. The Government has appointed Halla […]
New All-Inclusive Resort Breaks Ground
A major new project in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts has broken ground on a significant new development in the Dominican Republic’s tourist hub of Punta Cana. The project, Excellence El […]
The Must-Visit Shop in the Abacos
A haven for shoppers By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MAN-O-WAR CAY — I never met a bag I didn’t like. Beach totes, hobos, box clutches, backpacks … I’ve got somewhere around 40, in leather, fabric, even straw, and in […]
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