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A New Caribbean “Guide” for Coral Reef Restoration

Healthy coral reefs aren’t just essential for the Caribbean ecosystem — they’re also vital for the Caribbean tourism economy. That’s the impetus behind a major new guide for coral reef restoration specifically aimed at the Caribbean tourism industry. The new “Guide,” […]

The Best Hotels in Martinique, From Boutique Stays to Beach Resorts

Martinique is an island in the Caribbean, and one of the region’s most fascinating destinations. But it’s very much the French Caribbean. When it comes to choosing a hotel, that means a lot of unfamiliar names (no Marriotts or Hiltons […]

CMC, Highgate to Open New Courtyard by Marriott in Curacao

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, […]

Caribbean Aviation Is Critical. That’s Why It Needs to Get Better.

The importance of air transport for the Caribbean is self-evident. As a result, many efforts and funds have been directed towards attempts to improve the Caribbean’s air transport competitiveness. A 2018 CDB working paper on regional air connectivity titled ‘Air […]

CHTA: Caribbean Needs to Ready for “Impending Surge of Arrivals”

The Caribbean is likely set for an “impending surge of arrivals and continued growth,” according to Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. And that means the region’s hotel industry will need to ramp up efforts to […]

Hyatt Has a New All-Inclusive Portfolio

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its focus on all-inclusive, particularly in the Caribbean, with a new portfolio called the “Inclusive Collection.” The new portfolio includes nine different “luxury” all-inclusive brands, the vast majority of which come from the company’s purchase of […]

JetBlue Ups Offer to Acquire Spirit

JetBlue has announced that it has “enhanced” its proposal to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. The deal would amount to $33 per share, offering what JetBlue called “both superior financial value and greater certainty” than a competing offer by low-cost […]

A Very Strong Month for Saint Lucia Tourism

Saint Lucia just posted its strongest month for tourism since the onset of the pandemic. The island welcomed 32,110 arrivals in March, the highest month of arrivals since the island first reopened for tourism in June 2020. Saint Lucia is […]

TSA PreCheck Debuts in Nassau, The Bahamas

For the first time ever, travelers at an international airport will have access to TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck, the US program that lets eligible low-risk travelers enjoy expedited security screening at airports, has officially debuted at Lynden Pindling International Airport […]

How Marriott Bonvoy Is Becoming More Than “Just a Loyalty Program”

For years, Marriott International’s loyalty program has been at the forefront of the travel industry, allowing members to earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with […]

Margaritaville Just Launched a Loyalty Program

Margaritaville has launched its first-ever loyalty program, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Margaritaville Perks is unique in that it has no points, levels to reach or waits for qualification. The company says Perks of”offers guests simple and immediate perks, […]

CJI Conversation: Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic on the Caribbean Market

By Guy Britton Larry Cuculic took over as the newest chief executive officer of Best Western Hotels and Resorts towards the end of 2021, overseeing a company that is in the midst of a broad expansion push in the Caribbean […]

Two Major Low-Cost Airlines to Merge

The two fastest-growing airlines in the Caribbean are merging. 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 […]

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 […]

Best Western Opens New Hotels in Aruba, Curacao

Best Western is in the midst of a major expansion in the Caribbean, and now it’s added two more hotels in the region. The company has debuted a pair of Best Western Signature Collection hotels in Aruba and Curacao, […]

A Private Island in The Bahamas for $500,000

By Alexander Britell 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, or Log In to […]

Why This Might Be the Best Private-Island Opportunity in Abaco

The largest private island in Abaco with already-approved development plans has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]

More Flights from New York to Aruba, Cancun

JetBlue Airways is ramping up its service to several Caribbean destinations this summer, including hotspots like Aruba and Cancun. As part of the company’s “Northeast Alliance” with American Airlines, JetBlue will be ramping up its service from New York-John F. […]

JetBlue Is Adding More Flights to Turks and Caicos

JetBlue Airways is adding more flights to Turks and Caicos in 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned. As part of the carrier’s Northeast Alliance with American Airlines, JetBlue is expanding to service to several destinations, including Providenciales. The Turks and Caicos […]

A Major Development Opportunity in The Bahamas

A New Push for Citizenship by Investment in Jamaica

Eleuthera Boutique Hotel Heads to Auction

The Hut Pointe Inn, a boutique hotel set on an historic estate in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, is headed to auction. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news […]

Air Canada Is Launching Flights to Exuma in The Bahamas

Air Canada is set to launch nonstop flights from Toronto to Exuma in The Bahamas this winter, Caribbean Journal has learned. Air Canada Vacations will be operating nonstop flights from Toronto to George Town once weekly on Sundays, with service […]

St Kitts and Nevis Marks Return of Large Cruise Ships

St Kitts and Nevis has kick-started its 2021-2022 cruise season with the return of the first large cruise ship to Port Zante. Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox visited the island on Sept. 14, the first major ship to call on the […]

Frontier Airlines Is Launching More Nonstop Flights to Jamaica

More and more travelers are back visiting Jamaica — and now it’s getting even easier to visit the island. Frontier Airlines is launching new nonstop flights to Jamaica, continuing the low-cost carrier’s rapid Caribbean expansion push. Beginning in November, Frontier […]

A Major New Caribbean Airport Project

One Caribbean island is set for a dramatic new international airport. 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 […]

Mary J. Blige Just Joined the Lineup for the St Kitts Music Festival