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BVI’s Scrub Island Resort Names New Leadership Team

The Scrub Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has named a new leadership team, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property, which is reopening this week in time for the British Virgin Islands’ tourism relaunch, has named a new general […]

In a Growing Trend, Americans Are Pursuing Caribbean Citizenship

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Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island to Host LOCALiQ Golf Championship

The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island is hosting the upcoming championship of the LOQALIQ golf series, the PGA Tour announced. The tournament will be held at the iconic Ocean Club Golf Course from Oct. 26-30 as the culmination of a new […]

Archipelago Expands With Two More Hotels in Cuba

Indonesia-based Archipelago International is expanding in Cuba. The company said this week it had been awarded management contracts for a pair of hotels in Cuba: the first is the 320-room Panorama Hotel in Havana, which will be rebranded as the […]

St Kitts and Nevis Lowers Minimum Contribution for Citizenship Program

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, St Kitts and Nevis has temporarily lowered the minimum contribution required for its Citizenship by Investment program. Families of up to four who want to become economic citizens of the twin-island federation can now contribute $150,000 […]

How Citizenship by Investment Is Fueling Caribbean Hotel and Real Estate Development

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Citizenship by investment programs, which confer citizenship for buyers who meet a certain investment threshold, have been quietly fueling a surge in resort and real estate developments across the Caribbean. At the forefront of that […]

How the Pandemic Has Impacted Shipping in the Caribbean

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been at every level of the Caribbean economy, from hotels and resorts to construction and real estate. But what about the shipping industry? As the movement of goods becomes even more essential, it’s […]

Marriott Names New Leadership for Caribbean, Latin America

The retirement of Marriott’s Group President for the Americas has led to a new leadership structure for the company’s international lodging business. After 36 years with Marriott, Dave Grissen is stepping down as group president for the Americas, the company […]

CDC Extends “No Sail Order” For All Cruise Ships

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its “No Sail Order” for all cruise ships amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety of crew at sea […]

Virgin Voyages Takes Delivery of First Cruise Ship Ahead of Miami Debut

In a huge milestone for Sir Richard Branson’s new cruise line, Virgin Voyages has officially taken delivery of its first-ever cruise ship, Scarlet Lady. Scarlet Lady will be homeporting in Miami for a series of Caribbean cruises beginning in March. […]

Regent Seven Seas Has a New Cruise Ship

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship, Seven Seas Splendor. The 735-foot-long, 55,254-gross-ton ship will be making its maiden voyage to Miami this week before launching a series of itineraries in the Caribbean […]

New Royal Caribbean Ship Coming to Caribbean in November

Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship will make its debut in the Caribbean in November. The new Odyssey of the Seas will launch in the Mediterranean this summer before heading to Fort Lauderdale for its first Caribbean sailings in November. Odyssey […]

Carnival Is Adding Four New Cruise Ships This Year

Carnival Corporation is launching four new cruise ships this year, the company announced this week. That will include the new Iona for P&O Cruises UK; Enchanted Princess for Princess Cruises; Mardi Gras for Carnival Cruise Line and Costa Firenze for […]

Carnival Pushes Back Launch Date for Mardi Gras Ship

Carnival Cruise Line has pushed back its planned launch for its highly-anticipated new Mardi Gras cruise ship. The cruise line said shipbuilder Meyer Turku had informed it that delivery would be delayed, meaning the first revenue sailing of the ship […]

Another New Carnival Cruise Ship

Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of another new cruise ship, the company announced this week. The new Carnival Panorama is the 27th ship in the brand’s fleet, and the third in the company’s Vista class of ships. Carnival Panorama […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of New “Encore” Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its new Norwegian Encore cruise ship in Germany. The 1,100-foot-long, 170,000-gross-ton ship has a capacity of nearly 4,000 guests. The ship will launch this fall in Miami, with seven-day Caribbean cruises, before launching […]

Windstar Launches “Stretching” Process on First Ship

Windstar Cruises in in the midst of a unique fleet upgrade project — it’s “stretching” three cruise ships. The $250 million “Star Plus” Initiative will literally cut three of its ships in half and add new 84-foot midsections, effectively “stretching” them […]

Princess Cruises Debuts Major New Ship

Princess Cruises has officially taken delivery of a major new cruise ship that will soon be heading to the Caribbean. The new Sky Princess cruise ship is the first Princess ship built from the ground up as one of its […]

Carnival Is Adding Another Cruise Ship in Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line is adding another new cruise ship in Galveston, the company said this week. Carnival will be adding its Carnival Radiance ship to Texas in May 2021, joining three other ships that will be homeported in Galveston all […]

ALG Taps New Executive Leadership for Vacations Push

Apple Leisure Group has announced three new appointments to its executive leadership team to oversee the company’s “rapidly growing” Vacations brands. The travel company has tapped Jacqueline Marks, Steve Dumaine and Ray Snisky to the ALG executive committee, overseeing the […]

A Big Debut for MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship in North America

One of MSC Cruises’ major ships has officially made its debut in North America. The MSC Meraviglia, which will eventually be homeporting in Miami, will launch its first Caribbean cruises out of New York on Oct. 28. MSC Meraviglia will […]

Princess Cruises Is Launching Another New Ship

Princess Cruises has another new cruise ship on the horizon: the newly-named Discovery Princess. The newest Princess ship will make its debut for the 2021-2022 cruise season, a schedule that will be focused on the West Coast in Los Angeles. […]

Delta, LATAM Enter into Strategic Partnership

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Two aviation power players are about to start working together in a big way — and one that could have a significant impact on air travel in the Americas. Delta Air Lines and Chile-based LATAM Airlines […]

Royal Caribbean’s Major New Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is bringing a significant new cruise ship to the Caribbean next year. The company’s 27th ship, the new “Quantum Ultra”-class Odyssey of the Seas, will make its debut in Fort Lauderdale in November […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Nears Completion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship is nearing completion, having emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Germany. The new 1,100-foot-long Norwegian Encore is slated for completion by the end […]

Royal Caribbean’s $165 Million Cruise Ship Overhaul

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean is undertaking a 58-day, $165 million overhaul of its Allure of the Seas Oasis-class ship. Upon completion, the reinvigorated cruise ship will unveil a wave of new features, including the Ultimate Abyss 10-story […]

Royal Caribbean Orders Another New LNG Cruise Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean Cruises is adding another new ship to its growing fleet. The company has entered into an agreement with Meyer Turku to order a third “Icon-class” ship, slated for delivery in 2025. The as-yet-unnamed […]

AMResorts, Choice Hotels Launching Partnership

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding luxury all-inclusive brand AMResorts has entered into a strategic partnership with Choice Hotels, the two sides announced. The arrangement aims to enhance Choice’s loyalty program, Choice Privileges, by allowing members to earn and redeem […]

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