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Jamaica Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff A big new all-inclusive resort is coming to one of the fastest-growing hotel destinations in Jamaica. The first phase of the new all-inclusive Oceans By H10 Resort is coming to Jamaica’s Trelawny this November, according […]
Jamaica’s Geejam Is Expanding
By the Caribbean Journal staff It began as one of the hippest hotels in the Caribbean. and now Jamaica’s Geejam is getting bigger. The Geejam Colletion, which has an expanding portfolio of hospitality outposts based in the hotspot of Port […]
Jamaica Gets Another New Nonstop Flight
By the Caribbean Journal staff Continuing what has been a full-fledged airlift boom for Jamaica in 2019, the island got another new route this weekend with the launch of Sun Country Airlines’ new service to the island. The fast-expanding carrier […]
A New Kind of Resort Is Coming to Montego Bay
By the Caribbean Journal staff Montego Bay is about to see the debut of its most anticipated new resort in years: the S Hotel Jamaica. The property is making its official debut on Jan. 27, Caribbean Journal has learned. The […]
VIDEO: Why You Need to Visit Montego Bay, Jamaica Right Now
By Alexander Britell We drive down the path of an old coastal highway, a now-bumpy dirt road that was here during the jet set days, when Montego Bay was the among the Caribbean’s first big travel hotspots. After a short […]
CTO Eyes Stronger Ties With Emirates Holidays
The Caribbean Tourism Organization is looking to deepen its relationship with the Middle East’s largest tour operator. The Barbados-based regional tourism development agency is meeting this week with Emirates Holidays at the Arabian Travel Market to build on the relationship […]
Jamaica Hotel Association Names New President
Jamaica’s top hotel association has a new president. The Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association has named Omar Robinson its newest president. Robinson was elected by members of the association following the group’s 55th Annual General Meeting at the Sandals Ochi […]
American Airlines Begins Los Angeles-Montego Bay Flights
American Airlines has officially begun its new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The carrier will be operating twice-weekly service to Jamaica from the West Coast on Fridays and Saturdays. The flights will depart Los Angeles at […]
Karisma to Make $900 Million Investment in Jamaica
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican tourism has a major new player. Karisma Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to invest more than $900 million in projects that could include nine Jamaica hotels. The announcement was made by Ruben Becerra, […]
Jamaica and the World
Jamaica’s diplomatic future By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Now that Jamaica has benefitted from a Presidential visit by the United States’ Barack Obama, what is next for the country? And what should be next for Jamaica’s relationship with the […]
Caribbean Style: Five Travel Musts in Montego Bay, Jamaica
By Myrtle Dwyer CJ Contributor Montego Bay — a Caribbean classic. The Jamaican tourism stronghold remains a major draw for travelers, with adventures to satisfy any area of travel desire. Here are five of my favourites. Spa Unwind Must You […]
Can Jamaica Control Its Crime Problem?
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The murder of 19-year-old Franciena Johnson and her cousin Nadia Fearon) on Christmas Eve was a terrible development for Jamaican tourism and the perception of Jamaican stability held by the Jamaican Diaspora. Franciena was a […]
Jamaica Eyeing Record Cruise Numbers in 2014
Above: Falmouth By the Caribbean Journal staff As its nears what would be a record 2 million stopover visitors in 2013, Jamaica has high hopes for its cruise sector, too. Jamaican Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill says the Ministry is […]
Jamaica: Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort Opens at Former Hedonism III
Above: Jamaican Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort and Spa officially opened in St Ann, Jamaica on Saturday. The resort, which was formerly the Hedonism III property, was acquired by Sagicor […]
Meliá Expanding to Jamaica
Above: the new Meliá Jamaica, new among Jamaica hotels By the Caribbean Journal staff Meliá is continuing its Caribbean expansion. Meliá Hotels has finalized a deal to take over management of the Braco Village Hotel and Spa in Jamaica. The […]
Jamaica’s Andrew Holness Names New Shadow Cabinet
Above: JLP Leader Andrew Holness By the Caribbean Journal staff Following his victory in the JLP leadership election on Sunday, Jamaican Opposition Leader Andrew Holness appointed a new Shadow Cabinet. The move came after the entire shadow cabinet tendered its […]
Courtyard By Marriott Kingston to Break Ground This Week
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new Marriott hotel will break ground in Kingston later this week, according to Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The property will involve an investment of about $17.4 million. It’s […]
In Kingston, a Literary Voyage in the Caribbean’s Cultural Capital
Above: Cherry Natural (All photos by CJ – SGG) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor IT DIDN’T take place “pon di river,” but the third installation of the Kingston, Jamaica literary festival seemed no less successful for it. Held […]
Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Set to Break Ground in Kingston
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A Courtyard by Marriott hotel is set to break ground in Jamaica next week, according to Jamaican Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill. The property, which is reportedly being developed by a […]
Jamaica: $200 Million in Spending on Riu, Marriott, Fiesta Projects in 2013
Above: the Riu Palace in Negril By the Caribbean Journal staff There will be an injection of more than $200 million USD in Jamaica’s tourism sector in 2013, according to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The Prime Minister, who was […]
Interview with Gordon “Butch” Stewart
Above: Gordon “Butch” Stewart (Photo: CJ) By Alexander Britell Gordon “Butch” Stewart is one of Jamaica’s leading businessmen and a pioneer in the hospitality industry. Stewart is the chairman or owner of more than a dozen companies, including Sandals, Beaches […]
Virgin May Drop Kingston Flights
Virgin Atlantic may be dropping its flights to Kingston, and Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is set to meet with the company to discuss the matter. The move will not affect flights from London to Jamaica’s Montego Bay, however. “We […]
This Major Jamaica Resort Has Been Sold
A major resort in Jamaica’s tourism hub of Montego Bay has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the […]
Jamaica Is Becoming a Luxury Real Estate Destination
St Barth. Anguilla. Turks and Caicos. The Bahamas. Cayman. Mustique, to name a few. 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 […]
How Travelers Can Save Right Now at This New-Look Jamaica Hotel
From a revamped poolsacpe to a transformed aesthetic, Kingston’s venerable Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has entirely new look — and now the popular Jamaica hotel is launching a special way for travelers to save. The Courtleigh has unveiled a new “book […]
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 […]
The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach
What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]
This is the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
It’s set on one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll lay eyes upon anywhere in the Caribbean: the sugar-white sands of Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica. But the S Hotel Montego Bay is not your typical beach resort: […]
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