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Five Ways to Experience Grenada
Grenada is one of the most deliciously diverse destinations in the Caribbean, with the aroma of its native spices wafting through the air and redolent in the fresh local cuisine served everywhere from local roadside stands to the finest hotels. […]
In Tortola, a Must-Visit Caribbean Beach Town
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor Most people tend to visit Tortola in the BVI by boat, whether that’s on a yacht charter offered by The Moorings or another charter company or, increasingly, as day visitors from cruise ships. There are […]
IHG Adds Another Holiday Inn Express in Mexico
By the Caribbean Journal staff IHG’s fast-growing Holiday Inn Express brand has opened another new outpost in Mexico, the company said this week. The latest Holiday Inn Express to make its debut in the country is the Holiday Inn Express […]
La Quinta Planning Major Expansion to Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham’s La Quinta hotel brand is planning a major expansion to the Dominican Republic. Wyndham has signed an agreement with Caribbean developer Profusion Group. “With a top-performing Caribbean economy and millions of annual visitors, the Dominican Republic attracts […]
Holiday Inn Express Expands in Mexico
By the Caribbean Journal staff IHG has opened another hotel in Mexico, this time on the Yucatan peninsula. The company’s fast-growing Holiday Inn Express brand has debuted a new hotel in the heart of Merida’s historic downtown. The 131-room new-build […]
Puerto Rico’s Strong Tourism Comeback Continues
By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s post-Maria tourism rebound didn’t take long. Indeed, by the beginning of last year much of the island’s airlift had returned, while the cruise industry saw rapid growth. Now, a year later, it’s not […]
Expedia: Montego Bay Demand Is Surging
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Montego Bay is seeing a huge surge in travel demand, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by Expedia. The destination recorded growth of nearly 40 percent in package demand in the third […]
A New Kind of Resort Is Coming to Montego Bay
By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay is about to see the debut of its most anticipated new resort in years: the S Hotel Jamaica. The property is making its official debut on Jan. 27, Caribbean Journal has learned. The […]
LVMH Is Buying Belmond for $3.2 Billion in Luxury Hotel Market Shakeup
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a move sure to shake up the global luxury hotel market, luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced an agreement to acquire hotel brand Belmond. The purchase of Belmond shares represented an […]
JW Marriott Mexico City Sold
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Mexico City’s leading hotels has been sold. The JW Marriott Mexico City was purchased from Host Hotels and Resorts by an affiliate of Walton Street Capital, according to JLL Hotels and Hospitality, which […]
Hilton’s Newest Hotel Brand
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hilton has debuted another new brand, looking to ramp up its presence in urban areas. It’s called Motto by Hilton, and the new “affordable lifestyle” brand will feature “micro-hotel” design in “prime global locations,” according […]
More Jamaica Vacations Are Being Booked on Mobile: Report
By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more Jamaica vacations are being booked on mobile devices, according to a new report from global travel giant Expedia Group. Jamaica saw a spike in mobile demand from January to June of 2018, […]
Marriott Has Big Plans for Branded Residences
By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott International is planning a significant expansion of its branded residential portfolio, the company said this week. The company will be growing its array of brands, from EDITION to W, by more than 70 percent […]
Duran Duran, Shaggy Among Headliners for Cayman Festival
By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new entertainment festival is coming to Grand Cayman. Kaaboo Cayman, which will debut Feb. 15-16, 2019, will include headliners from Duran Duran and Bryan Adams to Flo Rida, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Salt-N-Pepa and […]
Marriott to Open First Branded Property in Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff A Marriott-branded hotel is coming to the surging Caribbean tourism destination of Belize. ECI Development has announced plans to bring Marriott Hotels’ signature brand to Belize with a 203-unit hotel on popular Ambergris Caye. The […]
Exuma’s Historic Peace & Plenty Hotel Sold
By the Caribbean Journal staff The venerable Peace & Plenty hotel on Great Exuma in the Bahamas has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned. Miami-based boutique hotel owner-operators, Jesper & Gustaf Arnoldsson of SMS Lodging, have partnered with long time […]
Airbnb Is Booming in the Caribbean
Airbnb hosts in the Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico have earned more than $266 million so far in 2017, according to the company’s latest data report. These destinations have attracted nearly 2 million guest arrivals this year, representing a […]
Airbnb Signs Tax Deal with Quintana Roo
Airbnb is making major moves in the Mexican Caribbean. The home sharing giant recently announced the signing of a tax deal with the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, home to the country’s Caribbean destinations like Cancun and Tulum. As part […]
Holiday Inn Express Expands in Mexico
IHG’s fast-growing Holiday Inn Express brand has opened another new property in the region The latest Holiday Inn Express has debuted in the city of Tuxpan on Mexico’s eastern shores on the Gulf of Mexico. Located on the waters of […]
Jamaica Eyeing More EP Hotels for Montego Bay’s “Hip Strip”
Montego Bay is known for its all inclusives, but Jamaica’s tourism minister has another plan for the heart of the coastal city. Minister Ed Bartlett is calling for more local investments in EP, or European plan hotels on the “Hip […]
Hyatt Is Expanding in Aruba
Hyatt is expanding its footprint among Aruba hotels. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Pelca Development for a Hyatt Place Hotel within the Aruba Airport Business Center in Oranjestad. The 116-room hotel will be the island’s […]
Expedia: Barbados Package Demand Rising
More travelers are looking to book packages to Barbados, according to a new report from the Expedia group. The company said its hotel partners in Barbados had increased their package demand by nearly 15 percent year over year last year. […]
San Juan Marriott Sold to Buyer from China
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has been sold to a buyer from China, brokerage JLL announced. The 527-key Condado resort’s sale was arranged by JLL on behalf of Rockwood Capital and Interlink Group. Terms of the deal […]
Breaking: Baha Mar Sold
In a major development for the Bahamas and the region, the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar Resort project has finally been sold. Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, or CTFE, has signed an agreement to own and operate […]
Puerto Plata Tourism Showing Strong Growth
One of the Dominican Republic’s larger tourism hubs is seeing big growth, according to the latest data from Expedia. Puerto Plata saw growth of nearly 35 percent on Expedia’s platforms in the first half of 2016, compared to the same […]
Barbados Travel Demand Continues to Surge
Travel demand to Barbados is surging, according to the latest numbers from the Expedia group. Travel demand to Barbados on all Expedia sites grew by nearly 30 percent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the company. Of that, […]
A Vision for Aruban Hospitality
By Otmar Oduber Op-Ed Contributor Our Aruban Government is promoting a policy to foster a balanced portfolio of on-island accommodations. The rationale for this policy, which will impact the future of the destination’s all-inclusive sector, is simple and imperative: Tourism […]
Expedia’s Top Caribbean Destination
It may not be a surprise, but one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations is also the leading Caribbean destination on Expedia. The travel company said this week that the Dominican Republic had a “banner year” in 2015, with the […]
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