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The Caribbean’s Must-Visit Yacht Show Is Coming to St Thomas
The Virgin Islands Boating Expo will take place May 10-12, 2024 at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, the USVI’s top yachting destination. This boutique destination show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, ticks the top three boxes of […]
10 Resorts in Puerto Rico for Your Next “Isla del Encanto” Vacation
Puerto Rico has more than 130 hotels, which is a lot to choose from. But there are some that stand out for their history, unique location, authentic vibe, luxury experience — and some with a combination of all of the […]
The Dominican Republic Is Eyeing 11 Million Visitors This Year
After the Dominican Republic set the Caribbean’s all-time record with 10 million total visitors, local tourism officials have another major ambition for 2024: 11 million. That’s the goal stated by Tourism Minister David Collado, who said that the number should […]
“Significant” Grand Cayman Beachfront Site Lists for $18 Million
A “significant” beachfront development site is for sale from The Lund Team on the southern coastline of the Cayman Islands. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]
The Great Grand Bahama Comeback
Approaching five years post-Hurricane Dorian, it appears Grand Bahama is having a major moment in the sun. The northernmost Bahamian island was ground zero for the 2019 storm, which caused an estimated $7 billion in damage Bahamas-wide. Today, according to […]
Travelers Keep Flocking to The Bahamas, From Nassau to Grand Bahama to Bimini
From a boom in Grand Bahama to continued growth in islands like Abaco, Andros and Cat Island, The Bahamas is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. Last year, foreign […]
Recovery of Caribbean Hotel Investment Market “Has Been Surprising”
In reflecting on the heart of the pandemic to now, Fernando Garcia-Chacon is impressed with how well things have bounced back in such a short amount of time. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading […]
The Private Investment Firm That’s Betting Big on Exuma
“For the next 25 to 30 years, we see ourselves investing in and focusing on Exuma – we were lucky enough to find a jewel that is basically untouched and has tremendous potential.” To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean […]
Turks and Caicos International Arrivals Are Surging
It’s no secret that the Turks and Caicos Islands has been one of the hottest destinations in the region since the pandemic. But the destination’s growth isn’t just strong for the Caribbean — it’s right at the top of the […]
How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism
On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice. This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]
Beachfront Home in Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Lists for $15.2 Million
A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico has hit the market for $15.2 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]
The Island of St Kitts Is Hot Right Now — And Travelers Are Flocking
It’s one of the most diverse tourism destinations in the Caribbean: luxury resorts, vibrant rainforests, centuries-old distilleries, uncrowded beaches and arguably the Caribbean’s premier farm-to-table movement. There’s a reason, after all, travelers have been drawn to St Kitts, an island […]
Avianca Is Launching New Flights from Montreal to Colombia
Colombian national carrier is launching a new nonstop service from Montreal to Bogota, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service will kick off next month, with the first flight on March 31. Avianca is operating the service on Airbus A320 […]
Why to Visit Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas Right Now
Just take a short stroll around downtown Nassau and you see it. On one corner, a sparkling new Margaritaville-branded resort anchoring a new mixed-use development. A few steps away, a cutting-edge gallery by one of The Bahamas’ greatest artists. Just […]
Grenada Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Top Sustainable Tourism Event
Grenada will play host this year to one of the most impactful conferences on the Caribbean calendar: the region’s top conference on sustainable tourism. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference will be held this year from April 22 to […]
Airlift Boost Helps Fuel Tourism Comeback in Bermuda
After struggling for several years out of the pandemic, the island of Bermuda saw a renaissance in 2023, according to a new report from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Last year saw across-the-board tourism improvements, including air capacity, arrivals and cruise […]
Southwest Airlines Relaunching More Flights to Cancun, Montego Bay
Southwest Airlines is planning a big fall push in the Caribbean, with the relaunch of five nonstop routes to popular destinations in the wider Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. That will kick off this fall, when Southwest relaunches seasonal weekend […]
Slow Start to the Year for Cancun Passenger Traffic
It’s been a slow start to the year for passenger traffic in Cancun, according to new data from airport firm ASUR. Passenger traffic in January was 2.92 million, a 0.8 percent increase over the same period in 2023. That was […]
Jamaica Says Visitors Arrivals Are Booming
Total visitor arrivals to Jamaica — including the combination of air and cruise passengers — topped 4 million last year, a new record for the Caribbean island, according to local tourism officials. The country’s 4.1 million visitors represented a 16 […]
Iconic 652-Room Caribbean Resort for Sale
It was one of the first globally significant resorts in the Caribbean when it first opened its doors back in 1949. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment […]
After Record-Breaking Year, Dominican Republic Tourism Keeps Surging
The Dominican Republic set a record for stayover tourist arrivals last year, with the most stayover arrivals in the country’s history and the most of any Caribbean destination, well, ever. So how are things going in 2024? Even better. The […]
Your Own Private Island in The Bahamas for $400K
The Bahamas has, unsurprisingly, remained the top private-island market in the wider Caribbean since the pandemic, as more and more investors look for the security and sanctuary that only private islands that can provide. To access this content, subscribe now. […]
St Barth Real Estate Market Keeps Pushing Ahead
When it comes to the upper echelon of luxury in the Caribbean, no conversation is complete without Saint Bathélemy. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]
Travelers Are Flocking to Anguilla Right Now
Anguilla just set an all-time recored for stay over visitors arrivals to the island, continuing what has become a trend across the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tiny island just off the coast of St Martin welcome 95,944 stayover […]
Pullman’s First Caribbean Hotel Is Opening in Guadeloupe
Pullman’s first Caribbean resort is slated to open its doors towards the end of the summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 102-room, four-star Pullman Royal Key will be set on Moule Bay on Guadeloupe’s popular island of Grande Terre, with […]
Villas of Distinction Just Added a New Destination: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has long been a hotel-focused destination, not much of a luxury villa destination. But the island’s post-pandemic travel boom has seen a wave of new-build luxury villas and a newly-strong position on the radar of high-net-worth travelers specifically […]
A New Way to Travel to St Croix and St Maarten
A new San Juan-based service will add another option for travelers looking to the islands of St Croix and St Maarten. Beginning in June, Frontier Airlines is launching new flights between San Juan and both St Croix in the US […]
2023 Was a Very Strong Year for Caribbean Hotels
Hotel occupancy continues to improve across the Caribbean, according to the latest data from analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy finished 2023 at 65.6 percent, up 7.5 percent from 2022, according to the report. In the same period, average […]
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