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Wyndham to Open in Nevis

A major new multimillion-dollar hotel project is coming to the tiny island of Nevis. Wyndham Hotel Group has announced plans to open its first hotel on the island of Nevis, with the Wyndham Grand Nevis slated to debut in 2019. […]

The Best Travel Credit Cards for the Caribbean in 2017

If you are a “frequent” Caribbean traveler, it’s likely that you’re a member of some kind of rewards club or have a special travel credit card. But not all such credit cards are created equal — and some may be far […]

Hyatt to Introduce New Global Loyalty Program

Hyatt Hotels has unveiled its new global loyalty program, which is set to launch March 1, 2017. The new plan is called World of Hyatt, and it includes three elite tiers: “Discoverist,” “Explorist” and “Globalist.” “At Hyatt, we are in […]

Eleuthera’s French Leave Resort to Join Autograph Collection

Tiny hotel gets big Marriott boost By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Another property in the region is joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection: the French Leave Resort in Eleuthera. The 270-acre Bahamian hotel is slated to join the Autograph Collection by […]

Jamaica’s Growth Agenda

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Jamaica’s government has placed growth at the front of its priorities. Since political independence, in 1962, we have only seen growth of any significance in the period 1962 to 1972, and then about three years […]

China’s HNA Tourism to Buy Carlson Hotels

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a deal that will impact a number of hotels in the Caribbean, HNA Tourism Group has announced an agreement to buy Carlson Hotels Inc. Carlson Hotels owns hotel brands including Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, […]

Why Atlantis Just Partnered With Caesars

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas is partnering with Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The hospitality and gaming companies will collaborate to offer Atlantis’ experience to members of the gaming industry’s premier loyalty program, Caesars […]

Caribbean Airlines Raises Second Bag Fee

Caribbean Airlines will introduce a new rate of $30 for passengers’ second checked bag, beginning May 1. All passengers’ first checked piece of luggage will continue to fly free, with maximum weight of 50 pounds allowed for each bag, in […]

Caribbean Places Where You Can Try Your New Year’s Resolutions

Making your New Year’s resolutions? Us, too! After all, who doesn’t want to be the best version of themselves in 2016? Whether you want to lose weight, save money or just read more, we’ve rounded up some Caribbean places where […]

What the Marriott-Starwood Deal Could Mean For Credit Card Users (And Travelers)

What the merger means By Jason Steele This week hotel giant Marriott announced plans to acquire Starwood hotels, which includes Westin, Sheraton and several other big name hotels. While it had been known that Starwood was entertaining offers, it came […]

VIDEO: Dominica’s Number One Beach

It’s an ethereal place, exotic and enchanting, a place that has an almost prehistoric kind of feel. This is Number One Beach in Dominica, a mysterious black-sand beach accessible only by a 15-minute, muddy, rough hike. But the hike rewards […]

A New All-Inclusive Golf Getaway in Jamaica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Guests at the all-inclusive Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay will enjoy an easy, affordable way to hit the links with the launch of a new Golf Away package. The package – available to adults ages […]

How a New Coffee Crop Is Helping a Dominican Community Thrive

By Erick F. Conde CJ Contributor Rust is not an issue you would usually associate with your coffee. However, for farmers here in the Dominican Republic along with many other countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, coffee rust or “roya […]

The Best Caribbean Destinations for Solo Travelers

Sometimes you have to get away. There’s no time to find a buddy to join you on your trip, or you just want some alone time. But solo travel has become much more commonplace, whether you’re in need of a […]

Why It’s Time for Jamaica’s Economic Independence

A new kind of independence? By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor ON August 6, 1962, Jamaica gained political independence, and many people watched the Jamaican flag raised while the Union Jack was lowered for the last time. This symbolised Jamaica’s new-found […]

Norwegian Launching Flights From New York to Martinique, Guadeloupe

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell In a significant boost to the French Caribbean, Norwegian announced Thursday it would be launching flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The major launch includes flights from Boston, Baltimore/Washington and New York to both […]

A New Look at This Caribbean Casino

Above: the casino at El San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s El San Juan Resort and Casino has debuted its newly-rebranded casino. The property underwent an “extensive renovation” that included new systems, products, player experience enhancements and […]

Making the Caribbean Blue

By Deodat Maharaj Op-Ed Contributor CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES face a variety of serious economic challenges which act as major impediments to their growth and development. The continued reliance on one major export product with associated vulnerability to economic shocks as well as […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Cricket Team

Above; Warner Park in St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff The popular Caribbean Premier League cricket tournament is expanding. The CPL announced last week that its newest cricket franchise would be a team in St Kitts and Nevis. St […]

AirTran Makes Final Flight

Above: an AirTran plane By the Caribbean Journal staff The AirTran era is no more. The US carrier, which was acquired by Southwest Airlines in 2011, made its final flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Tampa Bay International Airport […]

ALBA Funding St Lucia Jobs Plan

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s National Initiative to Create Employment is getting a boost from its new relationship with the Venezuela-led ALBA alliance. The country announced this week that the ALBA Bank would […]

Can This Transform the Caribbean?

By Ivan Browne Op-Ed Contributor In the immortal words of Montserratian singer/songwriter, Arrow, the Caribbean is “…feelin’ hot, hot, hot!” And, that’s a good thing. With a little help from Mother Nature, the islands of the Caribbean are learning to harness […]

Op-Ed: Can Jamaica Realize Its Potential?

By S Brian Samuel Op-Ed Contributor ECONOMISTS CANNOT read the future, no matter what they say; but they can read the past. And one thing we know from the past is that markets continually go through economic cycles. Booms and […]

Wyndham Names Chief Marketing Officer

Above: the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham Hotel Group has named Josh Lesnick as the company’s new chief marketing officer, the company announced Tuesday. Lesnick will be responsible […]

Mary J. Blige Just Joined the Lineup for the St Kitts Music Festival