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The Caribbean Tourism Organization Is Bringing Back Its Biggest Events

The Caribbean Tourism Organization is bringing back its biggest annual events this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the return of both the State of the Industry Conference and Caribbean Week in New York, among others. The 2023 edition […]

What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?

Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]

Cayman Islands Eclipses Tourism Projections

The Cayman Islands eclipsed its tourism projections for 2022, buoyed by a sizzling second half after the destination removed its travel health protocols. Overall, the Cayman Islands reported 284,274 stay over visitors, ahead of the government’s stated goals for the […]

Bahamas Tourism Names New Director General

The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism has appointed Latia Duncombe as its new director general. Duncombe had been serving as the country’s Acting Director General for the last year. “During the past year, Mrs. Duncombe has brought energetic leadership to our […]

Jay Penske Developing Private Island Resort Project in The Bahamas

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJU To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

There’s a New Tourism Minister in St Maarten

St Maarten has a new Tourism Minister, following the appointment of Minister Arthur Lambriex to the role. Lambriex has vowed to use the first 100 days of his term to reposition the destination and get a handle on the reconstruction […]

A New Cruise Port Is Coming to The Bahamas

The region’s most popular cruise destination is getting a major new port, Caribbean Journal has learned. Azul Destinations and Calypso Cove Destinations have broken ground on a new cruise port on the island of Long Island. The new Crystal Cove […]

Christie’s Looking to Build Caribbean Real Estate Alliance

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

Bonaire Is Surpassing Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers

Bonaire’s sizzling 2022 tourism performance has not slowed down. The island continues to see stay over arrival numbers surpass its pre-pandemic totals, according to a new report from Tourism Corporation Bonaire. The island reported 39,687 visitors in the last three […]

The Caribbean’s First Green Globe-Certified Airport Is In Aruba

The Caribbean is filled with Green Globe-certified hotels, properties doing their part to work toward a sustainable future. The certification covers everything from operations to green energy to water use, with a total of 44 core criteria supported by more […]

Building the New British Virgin Islands

By Alexander Britell It’s been a “wild ride” for the British Virgin Islands in the last half decade, first with a storm and then a pandemic. But one company has been at the forefront of the British Overseas Territory’s reconstruction […]

St. Thomas’ New Marriott Resort Is Powered by Clean Energy

By Alexander Britell It’s the biggest new resort project in the US Virgin Islands, and the new Frenchman’s Reef dual-property destination resort is unique in another way: it’s powered by clean energy. The Marriott resort, which is opening soon and […]

Jamaica Tops 2 Million Stayover Visitors

Jamaica has topped the 2 million mark for stayover visitors this year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The numbers through October are “in line with previous projections,” according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. “It is truly gratifying to see our […]

St Maarten Forecasting 1 Million Cruise Passengers

Port St. Maarten Group is forecasting one million cruise passengers to visit the island from November 2022 through April 2023, Caribbean Journal has learned. The high season forecast arrivals are tied to the occupancy levels of cruise ships stabilizing overthe […]

Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean

It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]

The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination

It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands. And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in […]

Air Canada Adds New Flights to Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is poised for an uptick in tourism from Canada this winter, with a wave of new airlift from Air Canada. The Canadian carrier is launching a rollout of new service to the twin-island destination, beginning with a […]

Tortola’s Long Bay Beach Resort Names New GM

The Long Bay Beach Resort in Tortola has named a new general manager. The property has tapped Rodrigo Lillo to the role, it announced this week. Lillo’s career includes stops at a number of top resorts in the Caribbean, including […]

In Aruba, the Art of the Carbon-Neutral Caribbean Vacation

It’s always been one of the greenest hotels in the Caribbean, but Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has taken its sustainability push to a far more significant level, both with a carbon-negative push and a new program to help […]

How to Move to Turks and Caicos, Explained

Apple Leisure Group Names New VP for Development

Apple Leisure Group has named a new Vice President of Development to lead its expansion push. The company has tapped Sergio Gascon, who will be based in Mexico City, for the role, in which he will “spearhead efforts to establish […]

British Airways Is Launching Its First-Ever Flights to Aruba

British Airways is headed for the Dutch Caribbean. The British flag carrier is adding its first-ever service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba next spring. Beginning in March 2023, British Airways will be operating twice-weekly flights out of London […]

Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort Completes Renovation

The Viva Wyndham Azteca all-inclusive in the Riviera Maya has completed a major renovation project. The oceanfront resort, part of the Playacar complex in the Riviera Maya, has unveiled a refurbished pool and undergone a complete upgrade of all of […]

Lawsuit Seeks to Settle Ownership of St John’s Caneel Bay

A New Year-Round Resort in Anguilla

Anguilla’s new Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club, the rebranded and transformed former CuisinArt resort, has announced plans to stay open year-round, Caribbean Journal has learned. That would make it largely unique among the majority of Anguilla’s top resorts, most […]

Cayman Airways Launches Sales for Los Angeles Flights

Cayman Airways has opened reservations for its highly-anticipated new flights between Los Angeles and Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service will be operating two legs per week: the Grand Cayman-Los Angeles leg will run on Saturdays, with […]

Curacao Hotel Set to Reopen Following Sale, Renovation

By Joe Pike The former Hotel Kura Hulanda in Curacao will be operating under a new name when it reopens September 1 after being closed down for roughly one year for extensive renovations and the sale of the property. However, […]

Dominican Republic Keeps Up Soaring Tourism Arrivals

Tourism arrivals continue to soar in the Dominican Republic, according to newly-released data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. In June, the country reported just under 645,000 visitors, the best June in the history of Dominican tourism. The total number […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua