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Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Newest Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship: Wonder of the Seas. The new ship is making its debut after three years of construction, with plans to kick off sailings in Fort Lauderdale on March 4. Wonder of […]
5 New Punta Cana Resorts to Discover Right Now
It may feel like a new resort opens in Punta Cana every week. And while that’s not literally true, the coastal hotspot in the Dominican Republic is home to almost 50,000 hotel rooms — with more in the pipeline. Indeed, the […]
A New Conrad Hotel Is Opening Soon in Tulum, Mexico
The first-ever Conrad hotel in the Mexican Caribbean is making its debut in Tulum this month. The newest addition to the HIlton Hotels portfolio will officially open its doors on Jan. 15, Caribbean Journal confirmed. The Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya […]
Costa Rica’s Top Glamping Resort Is Expanding
Nayara Tented Camp, the leading glamping resort in Costa Rica, is getting bigger. The resort is set to complete an expansion this summer with the addition of a main building, reception area, bar, lounge, swimming pool and fire pit, among […]
The Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort Is Planning a $90 Million Expansion
The Caribbean’s leading golf resort is getting bigger. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our […]
The Next Great Caribbean Waterfront Downtown Is in St Thomas
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton ST THOMAS — It’s always been one of the most stunning drives in the Caribbean: the waterfront route around the centuries-old downtown of Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. One one side, there’s […]
The 11 Best Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts
The all-inclusive landscape has been changing rapidly in the last few years, most recently with the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group by Hyatt. That move, which sent shockwaves throughout the industry, is part of a growing focus by major travel […]
A Big Caribbean Presence at Miami’s Seatrade Cruise Conference
There was no bigger presence at this past week’s Seatrade cruise industry conference in Miami than that of the Caribbean. The collection of Caribbean cruise ports was the liveliest, most energetic center of the show, which is the leading global […]
The Ultimate Caribbean Rum Event Is Back in St Barth This November
The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the region’s leading celebration of fine rum, is set for the first week of November. This year’s fourth annual edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards will be held from Nov. 2-7, with an unmatched […]
This Is the Hottest Real Estate in Anguilla
It’s the hottest real estate in Anguilla: Tranquility Beach, the condominium resort that’s seeing a continued sales surge, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […]
Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler on What’s Fueling Belize’s Hotel Boom
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]
Sandals Just Reopened Both of Its Resorts in Barbados
Sandals Resorts International has completed the reopening of its two all-inclusive Barbados resorts: Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados. The two resorts officially relaunched this week, meaning the company has now reopened all of its resorts in the Caribbean, with […]
The Coolest Hotel in Jamaica Is Back
For years, it’s been one of the most beloved — and unique — places to stay in Jamaica: Geejam, the Port Antonio signature that’s equal parts boutique resort and music and cultural hub, a sought-after hotel and recording studio tucked where […]
La Soufriere Volcano Erupts in St Vincent
Early Friday morning, an “explosive” eruption occurred at St Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano. The eruption’s ash plume extended at least 10 kilometers into the sky, according to Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Local pilots were […]
The 25 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2021
Even amid the challenges of the travel industry, one sector continues to lead demand: all-inclusive resorts. It’s why more major big brands are entering the increasingly competitive sector — all-inclusive resorts are what lots of people are looking for when they […]
Highgate Acquires Trust Hospitality, Increases Caribbean Footprint
Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has acquired leading Caribbean-focused hotel company Trust Hospitality, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment […]
Marriott’s Elegant Hotels to Reopen Caribbean Properties in October
Marriott’s Elegant Hotels collection will be reopening its Caribbean resorts in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. The collection of boutique resorts in Barbados and Saint Lucia, which Marriott acquired last year, will relaunch Oct. 1. That will include Barbados’ Colony […]
The Caribbean’s Only Kempinski Resort Is Open Again
Dominica’s top large luxury resort, the Cabrits Resort and Spa Kempinski Dominica, has reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The relaunch of the island’s newest and biggest hotel comes after Dominica reopened its borders for international tourism earlier this month. The […]
Fabien Cousteau Planning “Underwater” Space Station in the Caribbean
The “underwater version” of the International Space Station is coming to the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Renowned ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau has announced his plans for PROTEUS, a project that’s being billed as the “world’s most advanced scientific research station […]
AMResorts’ Colette Baruth on What’s Next for All-Inclusive
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Colette Baruth, senior vice president of global commerce and distribution for AMResorts, is an avid cruise fan, but that didn’t keep her from humbly admitting the industry’s expected slow period could benefit the all-inclusive hotel […]
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Caribbean Hotel Projects
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor More than 130 hotel projects have been delayed in the Caribbean due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Comito, who […]
The 6 Best Punta Cana Resorts for Luxe Vacations
Long gone are the days where the Dominican Republic was known only for inexpensive all-inclusive getaways: today the Dominican Republic can match any other destination in the Caribbean for the quality and variety of its luxe hotels, many of which […]
Turks and Caicos’ Sailrock Just Expanded
The luxe Sailrock resort on the island of South Caicos in Turks and Caicos has gotten bigger. The luxury retreat has added a pair of new villas to its collection: a two-bedroom “Skyridge Villa” and a two-bedroom Oceanfront Reef villa. […]
This Bequia Resort Is Planning a Big Expansion
Bequia’s newest resort is about to get a whole lot bigger, with a planned expansion by The Liming. The Liming, which first opened at the end of 2018, has unveiled plans for an expansion project that will add another 24 […]
Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon Has Expanded
One of Grenada’s leading small hotels has gotten a little bit bigger. The Mount Cinnamon hotel on the island’s iconic Grand Anse Beach has announced the addition of six new “Cinnamon” suites. The new suites, which are all already open, […]
Antigua Is the Next Caribbean Cruise Powerhouse
Antigua and Barbuda may be breaking tourism records for stopover arrivals — but it’s also quietly becoming a major new Caribbean cruise power. The Eastern Caribbean destination, which now has a partnership with Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise […]
Dominica’s Historic Fort Young Hotel Is Expanding
Dominica’s historic Fort Young Hotel is getting bigger. The premier place to stay in Roseau is unveiling 60 new rooms called the Fort Collection. This development comes as part of the seaside resort’s 30th-anniversary celebration, which includes an expansion and […]
Dreams All-Inclusive Officially Debuts in Curacao
The Dutch Caribbean’s first-ever Dreams resort has officially made its debut in Curacao. Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts brand has opened the new Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa and Casino following a large-scale renovation of the former Hilton Curacao resort. The 197-room […]
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