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St Maarten Airport Opens On-Site Testing Center
St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport has launched a new on-site test center for travelers, officials said this week. The new center is the product of a collaboration with the local Health Care Laboratory Services in St Maarten. Departing passengers […]
Antigua and Barbuda Begins Vaccinations for Tourism Workers
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has begun the COVID-19 vaccination process for frontline workers in the tourism industry. In just the past week, over 2,000 hospitality professionals across Antigua and Barbuda were vaccinated, officials said. “We are encouraged by the enthusiasm of our tourism […]
Belize Reopens Yachting Sector
Belize has reopened its borders for yachters, Caribbean Journal has learned. The country has reopened its maritime borders, with approved ports including San Pedro, Belize City and Placencia. The reopening has come with several conditions, including the requirement that all […]
Saint Lucia Launches Updated Travel Protocols
Saint Lucia’s government has revealed a change to one of its core arrival protocols for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island will soon require all incoming visitors to obtain a negative PCR test five days before arrival in the […]
Jamaica Expanding Testing Capacity for Travelers
Jamaica says it is expanding its testing capacity across the island to help visitors comply with the new CDC requirements for returning travelers. A number of hotels and resorts are already providing on-site testing for guests, and the country’s Ministry […]
How Caribbean Hotels Are Adapting to the New CDC Testing Requirement
Caribbean hotels are moving rapidly to offer COVID-19 tests on-site to guests, responding to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) new requirement that international air travelers entering the United States produce a negative COVID-19 test taken within […]
American Airlines, Delta Relaunching Flights to Bonaire
Bonaire is open for tourism again, and now a number of leading airlines are relaunching their flights to the Dutch Caribbean island. Delta Air Lines will kick things off with a resumption of flights from Atlanta to Bonaire on Feb. […]
Aruba Expands Testing for New CDC Mandate
Aruba says it has expanded its testing capabilities ahead of the new CDC mandate that all incoming travelers to the US show proof of a negative test. Aruba tourism officials said “All necessary facilities and procedures are in place for […]
Curaçao Is Open for Tourism Again
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is open for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. On Jan. 1, Curaçao officially reopened to all international travelers, following a limited reopening. “Our borders are now fully open #WelcomeBack to our global […]
AMResorts: How Capacity Limits Are Impacting Caribbean, Mexico Hotels
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor 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 today to […]
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Reopens
The Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana resort has officially reopened, completing AMResorts’ reopening of all of the company’s 11 resorts in the Dominican Republic. The all-inclusive, family-friendly resort, has 500 rooms and suites in the heart of Bavaro in Punta […]
Antigua and Barbuda Yachting Industry Gearing Up for Winter Season
Antigua and Barbuda has been open for tourism since June, and the country’s ever-popular yachting industry is gearing up for the winter season. Even better? The country is planning to run all of the high-profile yachting events its calendar, including […]
How to Travel to St Kitts and Nevis Right Now
St Kitts and Nevis officially reopened for international tourism on Oct. 31, paving the way for the return of travelers from the United States, Canada, Europe and around the world. A number of the country’s major hotels have also reopened, […]
TUI Returns to Saint Lucia
Travel company TUI has made its return to Saint Lucia. The travel giant has resumed weekly direct flights from London Gatwick to Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport. The flights will run through March 2021, according to Saint Lucia tourism officials. […]
Why USVI Travel Demand Is on an “Upward Trend”
Travel demand for the US Virgin Islands continues on an “upward trend,” officials say, buoyed by state-of-the-art technology that’s helping to ensure the safety of the territory and its visitors. USVI Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte says much fo […]
How to Travel to St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis is set to reopen its borders on Oct. 31, and the twin-island federation has now revealed its entry protocols for travelers. Crucially, travelers from the US, UK, Canada and Europe, among others, will have to submit […]
St Kitts and Nevis to Reopen for Tourism on Oct. 31
St Kitts and Nevis has revealed that the twin-island federation will reopen for tourism on Oct. 31. The was recently designated as a “No Travel Notice” required destination by the CDC, due to having had only 19 cases to date […]
USVI Urging “Strict Compliance” With Heath Protocols
The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is continuing to urge compliance with the protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The statement comes after the first week of the […]
Belize Now Planning to Reopen for Tourism in October
A few weeks after postponing its tourism reopening, Belize has announced a new planned reopening date of Oct. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The country on the Caribbean coast of Central America will be reopening its Philip Goldson International Airport […]
Costa Rica to Reopen Tourism for American Travelers From Certain States
Costa Rica will be reopening its borders on Sept. 1 to American travelers — but only those who are residents in a handful of states. That includes travelers with proof of residence in New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine […]
Anguilla Is Reopening Its Borders. Visitors Will Have to “Apply” for Entry.
Anguilla is reopening to tourism on Aug. 21 but with some of the most stringent COVID-19 entry rules in the Caribbean — rules that may well leave many Americans stuck at home. Anguilla Tourism Secretary Quincia Gumbs-Marie announced on Aug. […]
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. […]
Dominica Is Reopening for Tourism on Aug. 7
The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is reopening to all foreign visitors on Aug. 7. The country, known as the “Nature Island” for its abundant natural beauty, has announced a streamlined process for all travelers. What it means is that […]
How to Visit Jamaica Right Now
The island of Jamaica first reopened its borders for tourism on June 15, and now the destination has put in place some revised measures for travelers. Most notably, Jamaica is now requiring all travelers from what it deems “high-risk” areas, […]
Barbados Is Now Open for Tourism. Here’s What to Expect.
Barbados officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 12. Those who come to the island in the first weeks after the reopening will find some familiar hotels with open doors and several of the island’s top attractions open for […]
Bahamas Updates Testing Requirements for Visitors
The Bahamas has updated its COVID-19 testing protocols for visitors to the destination. Travelers must now present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 10 days of arrival. The proof of negative result is part of the required Bahamas Health […]
Antigua Updates Travel Protocols for Visitors
Antigua and Barbuda has released an updated set of health and safety protocols for visitors. Most notably, all passengers arriving by air must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result, taken within seven days of their flight. Travelers arriving by […]
What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?
By Alexander Britell After several years of strong growth, buoyed by the landmark hosting of the America’s Cup in Bermuda, the Atlantic island encountered challenges at the beginning of 2020, due in large part to decreased air capacity. And then […]
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