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Trinidad and Tobago’s Sport Fishing Season in High Gear
Above: the TTGFA Marlin Madness Tournament in 2011 (Photo: Trinidad and Tobago Game Fishing Association) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago’s latest push to reel in visitors to the country involves a push to highlight the country’s sport […]
USVI’s Beverly Nicholson-Doty Elected Chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization
Above: St Kitts and Nevis Tourism Minister and outgoing CTO Chair Ricky Skerritt and new CTO leader Beverly Nicholson-Doty By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands and USVI Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty have been elected as the […]
Trinidad Ramping Up Tourism Projects
By the Caribbean Journal staff In an effort to boost Trinidad’s tourism sector, the government is launching a series of projects aimed at developing domestic tourism in the country, according to Tourism Minister Dr Rupert Griffith. “In an attempt to […]
Trinidad’s Government Considers Internal Self-Government for Tobago
Above: Tobago (Photo: Tobago Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has presented a Green Paper on internal self-government for the island of Tobago to former Presidnet Arthur Robinson. The Green Paper is currently out for […]
Governments of Trinidad and Tobago, India Hold First Joint Commission
Above: India’s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna and Trinidad Foreign Minister Dr Surujrattan Rambachan (UN Photos/Mark Garten and Paulo Filgueiras) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad Foreign Minister Dr Surujrattan Rambachan is in India today attending the Inaugural Session of […]
EU: Trinidad Best Tourist Destination
By the Caribbean Journal staff The European Union Council on Tourism on Trade has named Trinidad and Tobago the World’s Best Tourist Destination for 2012, it announced today. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar accepted the award on behalf of the country. […]
Can Trinidad Build a Tourism Economy?
By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to be a sustainable tourism economy that can stand side by side with its energy economy, High Commissioner to the UK Gavin Nicholas said at his office in London’s […]
Tim Peck: For a Sustainable Tourism Model, Look to Antigua
Above: Carlisle Bay, Antigua By Tim Peck The Caribbean tourism industry waits with bated breath for the announcement of the OECS Common Tourism Policy on October 1. As the first policy of its kind for our region, a tourism blueprint […]
Interview with Dr Keith Nurse: What Climate Change Means for Caribbean Tourism
By Alexander Britell The Caribbean is continually looking for ways to emerge from the downturn. And with an economy largely dependent on tourism, a changing world economy – and a changing world climate — pose new problems for the region. […]
How Capital Signal Is Leading the Caribbean Marine Construction Industry
In a region of islands, marine construction isn’t just important — it’s essential. For more than three decades, one company has been at the forefront of marine construction: Trinidad and Tobago’s Capital Signal, which has worked on some of the […]
From Belize to Saint Lucia, the Best Caribbean Eco-Resorts
Some of us dream of sleeping on beaches; others fantasize about being cocooned by lush jungle, with the sounds of the night forest a lullaby. If your vacation desires are colored green as well as blue, consider a getaway to […]
Condor Is Adding Year-Round Flights to Barbados
German airline Condor is launching year-round flights to the island of Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline is broadening what had been seasonal service between Frankfurt and Barbados into a full-year operation. “We are pleased to announce that the […]
KLM Is Adding More Flights to Trinidad
Dutch carrier KLM is expanding its service to Port of Spain for the upcoming winter season. Beginning Oct. 29, KLM will be increasing its frequencies to four flights each week between Amsterdam and Port of Spain. KLM’s outbound flights first […]
Caribbean Airlines Is Adding a New Destination: St Kitts
In another boost for sizzling St Kitts, Caribbean Airlines is adding the Eastern Caribbean island to its airlift roster for the first time. Beginning this month, Caribbean Airlines will launch a new route that begins in Trinidad and Tobago, stops […]
Air Canada Is Coming Back to Trinidad
After a four year hiatus, Air Canada is making a comeback in Trinidad for the upcoming winter season, Caribbean Journal has leaned. The airline will be relaunching service to Port of Spain on Nov. 1, 2023. Air Canada’s return will […]
New “Clean and Green” Standards for Caribbean Hotels
The Caribbean Public Health Agency has unveiled a new slate of health standards for the Caribbean hospitality industry. The standards, which range from food safety and sanitation to pest management and environmental management. Dr Joy St John, executive director of […]
This Caribbean Island’s Biggest Hotel Is For Sale
The four-star Tobago hotel, the Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort, is up for sale again.The government of Trinidad and Tobago is now looking for an owner/international operator/investor for the 178-room and 22-suites hotel. To access this content, subscribe now. […]
St Croix Set for President’s Day Weekend Music Event
St Croix will play host to a new music event on President’s Day Weekend. It’s called Fete.Vibe.Soca, and it will be headlined by Trinidad and Tobago soca star Nadia Batson and her all-female band. The outdoor event takes place Sunday, […]
Marriott Opens New Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago’s hotel room stock is set to receive a boost with the Brix, Autograph Collection by Marriott, opening this weekend. The 161-room US$51 million hotel, located at Coblentz Avenue, Port of Spain, will feature art from local artists and […]
Caribbean Airlines to Restart Cuba Flights
Caribbean Airlines will resume service to Havana, Cuba starting December 14, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline will operate a weekly, non-stop service each Tuesday between Trinidad and Havana, with connections available to other destinations. With safety protocols fully in […]
Caribbean Airlines to Relaunch Two Nonstop Routes From Florida
Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines is restarting two of its most active nonstop routes, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning in December, Caribbean Airlines will restart flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to both Kingston, Jamaica and Port of Spain, Trinidad. On Dec. […]
The US Virgin Islands Just Held the First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”
The US Virgin Islands has pioneered the return of in-person carnival events with the first-ever “Vaccine Fete.” The event, which was held last week on the seaside in St Thomas, was held to promote a “Vaccinate to Party Safe” initiative […]
Crystal Symphony Will Be Homeporting in Antigua
Crystal Cruises is continuing its Caribbean homeporting push, with plans to homeport the Crystal Symphony cruise ship in Antigua and Barbuda. Crystal Symphony, which will sail a series of 15 10-night Caribbean cruises from St John’s, will be the first-ever […]
Caribbean Airlines Launches Testing Interface
Caribbean Airlines has launched a new program to facilitate testing for customers, the company said. The Trinidad-based carrier has partnered with Ink Aviation on an integrated platform that reserves and handles payment for test appointments. “This is a major step […]
A Major New Caribbean Airport Project
The island of Tobago is getting a major new international airport terminal, 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 Caribbean. […]
Marriott’s Autograph Collection Is Expanding a New Caribbean Destination
A Marriott Autograph Collection hotel could open in Trinidad by the second quarter of this year, according to Cornell Buckradee, manager of investment and business development for Tourism Trinidad Limited. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the […]
How to Visit Saint Lucia — And Where You Can Stay
Saint Lucia, which first reopened its borders to tourism on June 4, is updating its travel protocols for visiting the island. The biggest change, which will go into effect on July 9, will require travelers to obtain a negative PCR […]
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. […]
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