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American Airlines Kicks Off Two New Nonstop Routes to St Thomas
The world’s largest airline launched a pair of new routes this week to a Caribbean destination on the rise: St Thomas. The latest boosts to St Thomas’ tourism renaissance came with the arrival of new winter flights from both Chicago […]
Why Marriott Is Moving into All-Inclusive, and What’s Next
Marriott sent shock waves through the travel industry over the summer when the world’s biggest hotel company announced a full-fledged foray into the fast-expanding, increasingly competitive all-inclusive sector. It was not a surprise, then, that the company said its first […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2020
It’s been a stellar year for Caribbean travel. Stayover tourist arrivals are booming almost universally across the region. It seems like a new hotel opens up every week (and if you read Caribbean Journal, you realize it’s even more often […]
Curaçao Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort
A new all-inclusive brand is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao later this month. Fast-expanding Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary is set to open its new Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa and Casino on Dec. 15, according to the […]
The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas Reopens, in Huge Boost for USVI
In what is easily one of the most anticipated relaunches in the Caribbean in several years, the Ritz-Carlton St Thomas has officially reopened its doors. The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas, long the leading hotel in the United States Virgin Islands, began […]
Relais & Chateaux’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is in Dominica
Relais & Chateaux, the global collection of boutique luxury hotels, has added its newest property in the Caribbean, and it’s a special one: Dominica’s Secret Bay. The boutique luxury eco-resort in northern Dominica is now Relais & Chateaux’s seventh property […]
Marriott Is Opening All-Inclusive Hotels in Jamaica, Curacao
Marriott is ramping up its Caribbean all-inclusive expansion in a big way The company, which several months ago announced plans to enter the increasingly competitive all-inclusive market, had already announced five new projects and plans to purchase Barbados’ popular Elegant […]
Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Belize
A hot new resort is coming to one of the Caribbean’s hottest hotel destinations: Belize. The new Alaia Belize is set in the bustling destination of San Pedro Town in Ambergris Caye, a residential resort community that will be part […]
Marriott Buying Barbados’ Elegant Hotels to Fuel All-Inclusive Expansion
Marriott International is buying a major hotel group in Barbados. The world’s largest hotel company has reached an agreement to buy Barbados’ Elegant Hotels Group. Elegant Hotels owns and operates a total of seven hotel properties in Barbados, with a […]
A Big Tourism Comeback in the USVI
The US Virgin Islands is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, according to recently-released data. The USVI is reporting close to a 50 percent increase in stay-over arrivals this year. It’s what the USVI Department of Tourism is calling […]
Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in St Thomas
Marriott is planning a big comeback in St Thomas, with plans to reopen its signature Frenchman’s Reef resort and open a new resort under the Autograph Collection brand. The combined $200 million project will see both properties open in 2020, […]
Hilton Is Opening a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive
By Alexander Britell Hilton is adding a new Dominican Republic resort to its growing portfolio of all-inclusive properties in the wider Caribbean region. The dual-resort Hilton La Romana will be opening its new family-friendly section on Dec. 1, according to […]
Marriott Reopening Renaissance St Croix Resort in 2020
By the Caribbean Journal staff An historic Caribbean resort is set to make its long-awaited comeback next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Marriott’s Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort and Spa is set to return in the spring of 2020, […]
Aimbridge Hospitality Adds Six New Caribbean Resorts
By the Caribbean Journal staff The largest independent hotel management company in the United States is set for a major Caribbean expansion — at some of the hottest properties in the region. Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality has announced the addition of […]
Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Platform Will Launch in Punta Cana
By Alexander Britell Marriott International is getting into the all-inclusive game, with plans to debut a new all-inclusive platform that will begin with five new resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region. In a major foray into the increasingly competitive all-inclusive […]
A New Way to Live on the Beach in Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Belize’s most highly anticipated developments is adding another new luxury real estate project — and it’s directly on the beach. Alaia Belize, which will be the first Marriott International property in the country, […]
Seven Ways to Experience the BVI Right Now
By Bob Curley CJ Contributor How do you want to take the British Virgin Islands — one ravishing island at a time, or all at once in a grand tour by sea? Here are seven ways to experience the wonders […]
Belize Keeps Up Strong Tourism Growth in 2019
By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize’s surging growth in 2018 has continued into the new year. After one of the fastest growth rates in tourist arrivals of any Caribbean destination last year, Belize has seen a 6.3 percent increase in […]
11 New Caribbean Hotels We’re Excited About in 2019
If you thought last year’s slate of new hotels in the Caribbean was impressive, you’re in for quite the treat in 2019. The region is welcoming a remarkably diverse collection of hotels and resorts this year, from luxury small-island boutiques […]
Belize Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Destination
By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize’s 2018 tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. The destination is the fastest-growing in the Caribbean this year so far, with a total of 372,075 stayover tourist arrivals through the end of […]
What the New Alaia Belize Will Look Like
By the Caribbean Journal staff The newest addition to Belize’s fast-growing hotel pipeline is on track for 2020, and now we’ve gotten the exclusive first look at the new Alaia Belize. The property, which will be part of Marriott’s Autograph […]
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 […]
American Airlines Is Adding a Second Daily Flight to Antigua
By Alexander Britell One of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations is getting a huge lift from American Airlines. American Airlines is planning to add a second daily nonstop flight from Miami to Antigua beginning in December, a spokesperson for the airline […]
Marriott Expanding to Belize
By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott is adding Belize to its Caribbean portfolio. Marriott’s Autograph Collection is partnering with developer Andrew Ashcroft on a new property in Belize: Alaia. The boutique hotel, which will be set in the southern part […]
A New Luxury Hotel Project in Dominica
By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel project has broken ground on the island of Dominica. The Anichi Resort and Spa broke ground this week in the town of Portsmouth on the northern portion of the island. The […]
What’s Next for Marriott Hotels in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell The world’s biggest hotel company has a massive footprint in the Caribbean, and it’s only getting bigger. But with such a large network of properties around the region, Marriott was also impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. […]
Why Antigua and Barbuda Is Bullish on Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda is bullish on its tourism prospects, thanks in large part to a wave of new hotel developments. That was the mood at this week’s Showcase Antigua Barbuda, the destination’s leading travel conference, which began with a large […]
From the Coral to the Beach Tower on Paradise Island
It’s one of the Caribbean’s most famous resorts, and with good reason; since Atlantis Paradise Island first opened its doors back in 1994, it’s been as much a wonder of the world as a resort. And that’s still the case […]
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