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Mandarin Oriental Project Moving Forward in Grand Cayman
The Mandarin Oriental resort project is moving forward in Grand Cayman, 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 the Caribbean. Subscribe […]
Why We Bought a One-Way Ticket to Anguilla
If you haven’t gotten around to visiting Anguilla as yet, imagine an island the size of Manhattan with the population of just two high-rises, surrounded by 33 sugary white beaches, lapped by stunning turquoise waters ‒ with temps in the […]
Webinar: The Caribbean’s Hottest Real Estate Destinations, Turks and Caicos and Cayman
More and more buyers are looking to leave crowded cities like New York and move to the Caribbean, broker Robert Greenwood tells Caribbean Journal Invest. For many, particularly high-net-worth buyers, it’s all about social distancing and lifestyle, Greenwood says. And […]
Turks and Caicos Is Now Open for Tourism
The Turks and Caicos Islands is open again for tourism. The British Overseas Territory officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 22. So what should travelers know? All visitors need to complete a “TCI Assured Pre-Travel Authorization” application to […]
JetBlue Is Relaunching Flights to Turks and Caicos
JetBlue Airways is making its return to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be relaunching its flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Providenciales on July […]
Saint Lucia Begins Work on $175 Million Airport Transformation
The long-awaited redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport has begun. The $175 million project, which will see the transformation of the island’s busiest airport, had been in the works for more than a decade until breaking ground last year. […]
How (And Why) to Buy Turks and Caicos Real Estate Right Now
The pandemic has put a new emphasis on where we actually live — on the home itself and its physical location. And, if and when this happens, again — where we would be willing to spend months stuck inside our homes. […]
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 […]
The Turks and Caicos Construction Industry Is Reopening
The construction sector is reopening in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to the British Overseas Territory’s government. Turks and Caicos’ Deputy Premier will be leading the reopening of the sector, which officially took effect May 11. All construction companies […]
Turks and Caicos Begins Phased Reopening; Borders Remain Closed
Turks and Caicos Islands has begun a phased reopening of the British Overseas Territory. Crucially, the reopening will not yet affect travel — meaning international travel to Turks and Caicos will remain closed until at least June 1, according to the […]
Anguilla Lifts Lockdown With “No Active or Suspected Cases” of Coronavirus
The island of Anguilla has removed all regulations restricting movement and gatherings, following a declaration that there are “no active or suspected cases” of COVID-19 in the destination. The decision comes after Anguilla’s Chief Medical Officer told the island’s Executive […]
Jamaica Brands Future Travelers As “Generation C”
The world has changed in myriad ways since the arrival of the coronavirus, and now Jamaica has coined a new term for the next wave of travelers: Generation C. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the term is intergenerational, “a […]
French Caribbean Extends Border Shutdown
The French Caribbean has extended its border shutdown through Monday, May 11. The move is part of a broader lockdown by the French government that includes a countrywide “shelter at home” order due to the ongoing global fight against the […]
Turks and Caicos’ Water Cay Is on the Market
In what is the pre-eminent private-island listing in Turks and Caicos, the British Overseas Territory’s Water Cay is on the market. Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing on the property, which is currently marketed at $49 million. […]
St Kitts and Nevis Shuts Borders in Measure Against Coronavirus
The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis is the latest Caribbean country to implement aggressive measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. St Kitts and Nevis, which just confirmed its first cases of coronavirus, said it was […]
BVI Closes Ports to International Travel Amid Coronavirus
The British Virgin Islands has closed all of its international ports to inbound travel, the British Overseas Territory announced. The move, which went into effect on March 22 at 11:59 PM, will last for a period of 14 days “in […]
Turks and Caicos Names New Director of Tourism
Turks and Caicos has named a new director of tourism, the British Overseas Territory’s Tourist Board announced this week. Turks and Caicos has tapped Pamela Ewing for the role, effective April 1, according to a statement. Ewing had served as […]
Guadeloupe, Cayman Lead Caribbean Push Against Coronavirus
A pair of Caribbean destinations are leading the way with aggressive measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. That includes the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe and the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. In what is […]
More Travelers are Visiting Martinique
The French Caribbean department of Martinique continues to draw more travelers in 2019. The island, one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating and culturally rich destinations, saw a 6.1 percent increase in stayover visitor arrivals through the first half of 2019, […]
Barbados Tourism Makes Two New Senior Appointments
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, the island’s destination marketing organization, has announced a pair of high-profile appointments. BTMI has announced the promotion of Petra Roach to the newly-created post of Head, Global Markets, a role in which she will be responsible […]
Saint Lucia Set to Begin Airport Transformation Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia will soon begin work on its highly-anticipated transformation of Hewanorra International Airport, according to Prime Minister Allen Chastanet. Work will begin in the coming weeks, he said at a press briefing this week. […]
This Company Is Adding Two New Cuba Resorts
By the Caribbean Journal staff A leading Asian resort company is in the midst of a major expansion in Cuba. Archipelago International, the largest independent hotel company in Southeast Asia, is adding two resorts in Cuba, the company said. Archipelago […]
New Tourism Leadership in the British Virgin Islands
By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has new tourism leadership, following the British Overseas Territory’s recent election. New BVI Premier Andrew Fahie will also be serving as Minister of Tourism, following his Virgin Islands Party’s win in […]
Travel Portal Rizort Is Expanding in the Caribbean
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Luxury vacation marketplace Rizort is adding new destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. The portal, which launched in April, uses virtual realty to offer a new way for travelers to choose their destinations. “Rizort is […]
Saint Lucia to Chair Caribbean Tourism Organization
By Alexander Britell NASSAU — Saint Lucia is the new chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The island’s Minister of Tourism, Dominic Fedee, was voted in as the new chair of the regional tourism organization during this week’s State of […]
Jamaica Seeing Strong Visitor Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is reporting strong visitor growth in 2018, according to the latest numbers from the Jamaica Tourist Board. The destination reported 1.25 million stayover tourist arrivals from January to June, a 5.9 percent increase in […]
Cayman Islands Tourism Is Booming
By Alexander Britell It’s been a banner year so far for tourism in the Cayman Islands, and the destination is showing no signs of slowing down. Stayover visitors to the Cayman Islands totaled 209,143 arrivals in the first five months […]
Prince’s Turks and Caicos Villa Headed for Auction
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos villa owned by late music legend Prince is headed for auction. And yes, it even has a purple driveway. Premiere Estates is offering the Turtle Tail-area estate in conjunction with Turks […]
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