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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 […]
Delta Air Lines Is Launching New Dominican Republic Flights
While much of its growth in recent years has come in the cruise industry, the Dominican Republic’s Puerto Plata remains one of the most popular places to visit in the country. Now, Delta Air Lines has announced plans for a […]
The Biggest St Patrick’s Festival in the Caribbean Is on This Island
There’s only one country outside of Ireland that celebrates St Patrick’s Day: the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which has a deep Irish heritage thanks to a wave of immigration from the Emerald Isle beginning in the 17th century. Today, the […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Hotel Just Opened in Grenada
If you haven’t been to the Silversands hotel in Grenada, it’s one of the most stunning pieces of design in the entire Caribbean: striking lines, a sweeping scope and a spectacular setting on the heart of the island’s Grand Anse […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
At the Falling Leaves Lodge in Belize, a Portal to the Maya World
SAN IGNACIO — There has been some form of settlement on this site for more than 3,000 years, here on a leafy hill above the town of San Ignacio, Belize. In other words, this is no ordinary hill. This is Cahal Pech, […]
American Airlines Just Added More Nonstop Flights to Belize
Lush jungles, sparkling coral reefs and a pervasive sense of adventure have helped Belize captivate travelers in recent years, with tourism continuing to soar to the destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America. Now, it’s getting even easier to […]
Hyatt Is Bringing Its Centric Brand to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s capital of Santo Domingo has quietly become a surging tourist destination in the last half-decade, buoyed by the country’s push to position the city as a true urban vacation destination. More and more airlines have been adding […]
A “Bold” New $350 Million Caribbean Real Estate Project Just Broke Ground
A new real estate project just broke ground this weekend, a sprawling collection of four 28-story towers that will reshape the landscape in one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal […]
Air Supply to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival
Saint Lucia’s biggest music festival is back again with a star-filled slate of performers. This year’s Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival will run from April 30 to May 12, with everyone from Air Supply to Davido to Machel Montano […]
The British Virgin Islands’ Legendary Peter Island Resort Is Reopening
It has been almost seven years since one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated private-island destinations was shuttered by Hurricane Irma. Now, the Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is making its triumphant return. This year, Peter Island will […]
Belize Continues Tourism Renaissance
Tourism continues to heat up in Belize, which saw one of the Caribbean’s fastest rates of growth last year. The Caribbean hotpot on the coast of Central America saw a 25 percent increase in tourist arrivals in 2023, with a […]
Jamaica Just Topped 4.15 Million Total Visitors
Jamaica’s record-breaking 2023 included a total of 4.15 million total combined visitors to the island, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. That included a record 2,886,064 stopover visitors, a 16.4 percent increase over 2022. The stopover record was accompanied by […]
JetBlue CEO Stepping Down
Longtime JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is stepping down. Robin Hayes, who has served as CEO of the New York City-based carrier since 2015, said he is retiring to “put more focus on my health and well-being.” Hayes will be succeeded […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024
They’re different. They’re fun, they’re colorful, they’re unique. They’re themselves. The Caribbean has no shortage of cool hotels and in this, Caribbean Journal’s 12th annual Cool List, we highlight the places that hit you in a different way, that do […]
Carnival Cruise Line Has a New Flagship for the Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line has debuted its new flagship, the highly-anticipated Carnival Jubilee. Jubilee has begun sailings out of the Port of Galveston, Texas, with a strong Caribbean season ahead. The debut comes as Galveston Wharves’ Terminal 25 recently underwent a […]
Hilton Is Opening a New Tapestry Collection Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico
Hilton is opening its first Tapestry Collection hotel in Los Cabos next year: the new Tropicana Los Cabos. The 70-room resort, expected to open early in 2024, is a reimagination of the former Tropicana Inn. The property, set near the […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024
It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]
Avianca Just Launched New Flights to Puerto Rico
Colombian carrier Avianca just launched a new nonstop route between Medellin and San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new route means four weekly flights between José María Córdova International Airport in Medellin and Luis Munoz Marin International […]
JetBlue Just Started Nonstop Flights to a New Caribbean Destination: Belize
Whether you’re jaguar-spotting on the rivers of the Sarstoon-Temash National Park or beach-hopping on the white-sand shorelines of Ambergris Caye, Belize is as diverse a destination as you can find in the wider Caribbean region. And did we mention the […]
Bermuda Is Getting More Flights in 2024
Bermuda’s tourism numbers have recovered more quickly than expected, officials on the island say. The island’s tourism recovery this year, after a very slow turnaround out of the pandemic, has prompted airlines to add more flights and routes in 2024. […]
Aruba Adds More Flights from Latin America
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has continued a year of expansion out of the Latin American market with new service on LATAM, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new service connects Aruba with Lima, Peru. It’s the first time Aruba […]
Margaritaville Is Adding a Second Caribbean Cruise Ship
Margaritaville at Sea, Margaritaville’s new cruise brand, is adding a second ship to its portfolio. The new Margaritaville at Sea Islander will join the existing Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, which sails to Grand Bahama. Margaritaville at Sea Islander will set […]
Melia Just Opened a New Hotel in Havana, Cuba
Spanish hotel giant has added another new hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital of Havana: the new Sevilla Habana Affiliated by Melia Hotel. The new hotel, with a rooftop lounge and a pool, is set in the heart of […]
This Caribbean Cruise Port Is Becoming a New Homeporting Destination
One Eastern Caribbean cruise port is quickly becoming a new destination for home-porting. The fast-growing Antigua Cruise Port continues its push to become a home-porting destination, successfully conducting two home-porting operations on a single day this week. P&O Cruises’ Arvia […]
A New Way to Fly Nonstop From Chicago to Cancun
It’s been one of the hemisphere’s most popular destinations since the pandemic: Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, the Western Caribbean’s hotspot for large all-inclusive resorts, flowing tequila and unrivaled Mexican hospitality. No airline has been adding more flights […]
Melia Just Opened a New All-Inclusive Resort in Cuba
Spanish hotel chain Melia has opened its newest all-inclusive resort on the island of Cuba: the new-build Melia Trinidad Peninsula. The five-star resort, set about 15 minutes from the charming colonial city of Trinidad, welcomed its first guests this week. […]
How Caribbean Hotels Should Be Good Neighbors
Hotels have a unique opportunity and responsibility to be contributors in even a greater capacity in their local communities. To be a good neighbor, hotels should embrace opportunities to positively impact and engage with their local community. This can range […]
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