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Antigua and Barbuda Just Lifted All of Its Travel Restrictions

The newest Caribbean destination to waive all of its travel health restrictions? Antigua and Barbuda, one of the Caribbean’s booming tourism destinations. The twin-island hotspot just announced that travelers no longer needed to show proof of vaccination or a negative […]

Airbnb: Long-Term Stays Growing in the Caribbean

Demand for long-term stays continues to grow in the Caribbean, according to a new report from Airbnb. Recent Airbnb data showed that nights booked for long-term stays by travelers in the Caribbean almost doubled between 2019 and 2021. Several destinations […]

St Kitts Tourism Authority Names Chief Marketing Officer

The St Kitts Tourism Authority has named a new chief marketing officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tourist board has named leading tourism executive Mia Lange to what is a newly-created role for the Tourism Authority. Lange most recently served […]

Belize, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Belize Tourism Board, Caribbean Journal has learned. The aim of the agreement is to initiate “a mutual collaboration between both organizations to drive sustainable tourism in Belize through home sharing. ,” […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton Visit the Caribbean

Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have begun their official visit to the Caribbean. The trip began this weekend with a two-day stop in Belize, where the Duke and Duchess visited historic Mayan sites and […]

Cancun Continues Tourism Recovery

Cancun is seeing a continued tourism recovery, according to new data from the destination’s international airport. Cancun International Airport reported traffic of 2.373 million in July, which represented a 284 percent increase over July 2020. More importantly, though, it was […]

St Kitts and Nevis’ Model Tourism Reopening

The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis officially reopened its borders for International tourism on Oct. 31, and in the last three months has helped set an example to the rest of the region on how to undertake a […]

Why OLEA is the Cayman Islands’ Hottest Real Estate

The waterfront town of Camana Bay, located just across from Seven Mile Beach, has long been a vibrant destination in Grand Cayman. And now it’s home to one of the Cayman Islands’ newest and arguably hottest real estate offerings, too. It’s called […]

Why AMResorts Is Bullish on Curacao and Cozumel

During our recent visit to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Caribbean Journal (CJ) sat down with a couple of top AMResorts executives to see what flights were expected to help the all-inclusive company cut its losses during the pandemic. As part […]

How (And Why) to Retire in the Cayman Islands

By Alexander Britell When it comes to making lifestyle decisions, the pandemic has only strengthened the appeal of the Caribbean, as more people flock to the region for sanctuary, seclusion and stability amid an uncertain global situation. It has led to a number of […]

Sandals Is Opening a Beaches Resort in St Vincent

Sandals Resorts International is opening its first-ever resort in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The company is opening a new Beaches resort, the first in the Eastern Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property will be a transformation of the […]

U.S. Visitors Return to Bermuda

The first United States travelers since the beginning of the pandemic returned to Bermuda this week. Bermuda reopened its borders on July 1, with the first commercial flights from the U.S. on July 6. JetBlue is now flying from New […]

How Lenny Kravitz Is Helping Bahamians in Need

Rock legend Lenny Kravitz has donated $100,000 worth of food vouchers to Bahamians in need as part of his Let Love Rule Foundation. It’s the latest way Kravitz, who has Bahamian heritage, has deepened his ties with the country. The […]

Cancun Crucial to Mexican Caribbean Recovery Strategy

A potential tourism recovery in the Mexican Caribbean will hinge on ensuring the swift return of direct access to the region’s air hubs in Cancun, Cozmuel and Chetumal, according to the Quintana Roo Tourism Board. The Board, which represents destinations […]

How Barbados Is Preparing for Its Tourism Future

Every destination is working to prepare a plan for the eventual relaunch of tourism in a COVID-19 world. For Barbados, that means working on new health guidelines, continuing to market the destination digitally and even fast-tracking new hotel projects for […]

CBRE’s Paul Weimer on What’s Next for the Caribbean Hotel Market

It’s a time of unease and uncertainty in the Caribbean tourism industry — particularly in the hotel development market. To learn more about how coronavirus is impacting the hotel industry in the region, Caribbean Journal Invest talked to Paul Weimer, Senior […]

How The Bahamas Is Tackling Coronavirus

The Bahamas has put in a series of strong measures in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Bahamas Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has put in a new “Emergency Order” effective through March 31 that will […]

How the USVI Is Rebranding St Croix

St Croix, the US Virgin Islands’ largest island, is getting a new tourism identity. USVI tourism officials have launched a full-fledged rebranding of St Croix, with a new push aimed at educating travelers on the unique features of the island. […]

The Bahamas Just Set an All-Time Record for Visitor Arrivals

In a year of stirring highs and unimaginable tragedy, tourism in The Bahamas still managed to post a record-breaking year. In a significant sign for the country’s tourism comeback, The Bahamas is reporting record-breaking visitors arrivals across all sectors in […]

Club Med Names SVP to Help Lead Growth Push

Global all-inclusive resort brand Club Med has appointed Sabrina Cendral as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Caribbean Journal has learned. In her new role, Cendral will unite and oversee U.S. sales and marketing, while also driving marketing strategies […]

Travelers Are Flocking to Antigua and Barbuda Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is one of the buzziest destinations in the Caribbean right now, according to the latest data from the twin-island country’s tourism authority. Antigua and Barbuda tourism has seen a 10 percent increase […]

Why You Need Antigua and Barbuda’s “Cool Card”

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor There’s a new passport to some of the best values and experiences in Antigua and Barbuda. And it’s digital. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched its new “Cool Card,” a downloadable card that […]

JetBlue Is Adding More Nonstop Antigua Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue is set to launch a big expansion to Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport, tourism officials said Monday. The New York City-based carrier will be adding two additional flights from New York to Antigua every […]

USVI Tourism Launches Division of Festivals

By the Caribbean Journal staff From the popular “Ag” Festival to Crucian Christmas, the USVI is one of the Caribbean’s hubs for great events. And now the territory’s Department of Tourism has launched a new division to enhance these assets. […]

For Elite Island Resorts, a Focus on Travel Agents

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s leading resort brands has launched a major new push aimed at travel agents. Elite Island Resorts, which operates resorts around the Caribbean from Antigua to Barbados, has unveiled a new initiative […]

Antigua and Barbuda Is Hot Right Now

By Alexander Britell A charming jaunt to historic Nelson’s Dockyard. A beach getaway at Galley Bay or the Pineapple Beach Club. A week on the marina at South Point. A family vacation at the venerable Curtain Bluff. There are a […]

The Cayman Islands Is Seeing Record-Breaking Tourism Growth

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor New hotels, new eateries, new flights — and record-breaking growth. Cayman Islands tourism is surging right now, according to the latest numbers from the destination’s Department of Tourism. Indeed, the Cayman Islands reported 145,804 stayover visitor […]

St Maarten, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten and home sharing giant Airbnb have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting tourism to the island, the two sides announced on Monday. The MOU establishes a “framework of mutual collaboration and […]

This St Maarten All-Inclusive Just Opened a New Eatery