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Caribbean Airlines Expands in the Eastern Caribbean
Caribbean Airlines has expanded its network in the Eastern Caribbean. The Port-of-Spain-based airline has launched new flights from Barbados to both St Vincent and Grenada. It’s part of what the company is calling its “strategic plan,” following its acquisition of […]
Barbados Is Now Open for Tourism. Here’s What to Expect.
Barbados officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 12. Those who come to the island in the first weeks after the reopening will find some familiar hotels with open doors and several of the island’s top attractions open for […]
Delta’s Big Caribbean Relaunch
Delta is adding what the carrier is calling a “significant amount of capacity” to the Latin America and Caribbean region, the carrier announced. The move comes in response to a growing number of destinations that have reopened their borders to […]
Guyana Considers “Phased Reopening” of Airports
Guyana has drafted a four-stage blueprint for the reopening of the country’s airports. The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has submitted the plan for review with the country’s National COVID-19 Task Force. Guyana’s airports have been closed since the early stages […]
Gulf Land Structures’ Josh Vice on Modular Construction in the Caribbean
Whether there’s a significant storm and it’s time to rebuild, or a developer is trying to build on a remote Caribbean location, there’s one essential need that isn’t easy to find: housing for the workforce. Since 2007, Gulf Land Structures […]
Rum Journal: Kenny Chesney’s Caribbean Rum
We’ve written often in these pages of the transportive power of rum, about how it can take you to the Caribbean even when you’re far, far away. There’s something about rum that’s romantic, and much of that has to do […]
Grenada “Could Open Borders” in June
Another Caribbean island has announced plans for a potential reopening of its borders — Grenada. The island’s borders “could open in June,” if its government is satisfied with protocols recommended by stakeholders, according to Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. […]
How (And Why) to Buy Turks and Caicos Real Estate Right Now
The pandemic has put a new emphasis on where we actually live — on the home itself and its physical location. And, if and when this happens, again — where we would be willing to spend months stuck inside our homes. […]
STR: March Data Shows Extent of Pandemic’s Impact on Caribbean Hotels
By Rico Louw Client Account Manager, STR HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing the harsh impact of COVID-19 travel limitations and mitigation efforts, Caribbean hotels reported double-digit declines in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during March, according to data from STR. […]
Jamaica Launches Online Training for Tourism Workers
Jamaica has launched what officials are calling a “substantial investment” in its tourism sector amid the pandemic, with a new free online training program for tourism workers affected by the crisis. Jamaica’s Center of Tourism Innovation is running the program […]
Comito: Crisis Offers Big Chance to Upgrade Caribbean Tourism Product
The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for the Caribbean to upgrade its tourism product, according to Frank Comito, the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Speaking on a recent Foreign Press Association webinar, Comito explained how the Caribbean hospitality […]
From The Bahamas to St John, 10 Beaches to Dream About
We can’t go a day without imaging ourselves on some far-off beach in the Caribbean right now, fantasizing about lazy afternoons in the water, about cocktails and picnics and the kind of invigorating scenery we can only find in the […]
CJI Conversation: Mark Durliat, CEO of Grace Bay Resorts
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to keep the Caribbean hotel industry at a standstill, many hotel developers and investors are struggling to keep existing projects afloat, and are also uncertain about how long the recovery […]
STR: How Coronavirus Has Impacted Caribbean Hotel Performance
Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Caribbean hotels showed double-digit performance declines during the weeks ending with March 14 and March 21 2020, according to preliminary weekly data from STR. Before we get into the details of that impact, it […]
Jamaica Has a New Spotify Playlist for the “Irie Vibes” We Need
In a time of global unease, Jamaica Tourism is looking to send out some positivity with a new Spotify playlist aimed at helping to lift our spirits. It’s called, fittingly, “Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be Alright,” and it features […]
The 25 Best Beaches in The Bahamas
People sometimes forget the sheer vastness of The Bahamas. You may know there are 700 islands and cays, but you may not realize that The Bahamas covers an expanse of almost 655,000 square kilometers. It is not just a country […]
Martinique Continues Tourism Rise
Martinique had another strong year of tourism growth in 2019, according to the latest data report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The French Caribbean department reported 556,268 visitor arrivals last year, which represented an increase of 3.5 percent, according to […]
In St Barth, Finding The Rhythm of Caribbean Rum
My journey started with the thrill of the prop plane nosing down for a “bombs away” landing at the Gustaf III airport runway, one of the shortest in the world, as the landing gear of the Tradewind Aviation plane hammered […]
From The Bahamas to Antigua, the Caribbean’s Best Historic Hotels
The best hotels take you somewhere. They transport you, taking you to another plane, another dimension of comfort, serenity and experience. The best historic hotels take you to another time — by a carefully curated cocktail of history, luxury and authenticity. […]
At a New Dominican Republic Resort, the Art of Modern Caribbean Design
The newest resort in the Dominican Republic, Club Med Miches, Playa Esmerelda is now open, and Hilary Lancaster, CEO of Fusion Interiors Group, which designed the property, gave Caribbean Journal an insight into how she achieved the look of the stunning new […]
Curaçao Is Getting a New All-Inclusive Resort
A new all-inclusive brand is coming to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao later this month. Fast-expanding Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary is set to open its new Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa and Casino on Dec. 15, according to the […]
Vote for Caribbean Journal’s Bahamas Travel Awards
The Bahamas is one of the most fascinating travel destinations on earth. From its incredible people to its remarkable natural beauty, there’s a reason why The Bahamas continues to be one of the world’s trending getaways. And that’s why we […]
From St Barth to Punta Cana, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in November
November is one of our favorite times of year to travel to the Caribbean. The weather is glorious, the crowds are less and the deals are plenty. But it’s also close enough to peak season that you’ll still get much […]
Preferred Adds New Hotels in Mexico
Preferred Hotels and Resorts has added three new properties to its portfolio in Mexico. Preferred, the largest independent hotel brand in the world, has added the Marival Distinct Luxury Residences in Nuevo Vallarta, the Marival Armony Luxury Resort in Punta […]
A New All-Inclusive Hotel Is Coming to Punta Cana
Surging travel company Apple Leisure Group is adding yet another new resort in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean’s hotbed of hotel development. Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary will be opening its new Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana in the first […]
St Martin Is Getting a Major New All-Inclusive Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s fastest-growing hotel brand is coming to the French side of St Martin. The highly-anticipated Secrets St Martin Resort and Spa will be making its debut on Feb. 1, 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. […]
Aimbridge Hospitality Is Merging with Interstate Hotels
By the Caribbean Journal staff Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management firm in the United States, is merging with multinational hotel firm Interstate Hotels and Resorts. It’s a major move for Aimbridge, which just announced a significant expansion […]
Jamaica Launches Digital Immigration Forms
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In a major step to improve wait times at its airports, Jamaica has launched an online version of its immigration and customs declaration form. The move, which would be the first by an English-speaking Caribbean […]
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