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Riu Is Reopening One of Its Hotels in Mexico

Riu Hotels and Resorts is set to reopen its first hotel in Mexico since shuttering its properties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 25, Riu will reopen the Riu Plaza Guadalajara in western Mexico, one of two Riu properties reopening […]

Top Jamaica Hotels Are Making Upgrades

Many top Jamaica hotels are making upgrades to prepare for the eventual return of travelers to the island. While Jamaica has not yet announced a reopening date for tourism, a number of properties are refurbishing, refreshing and reimagining themselves for […]

US Extends Restriction on Mexico Travel

The United States government has extended its restriction on travel to Mexico, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said. The move limits non-essential travel to Mexico — including tourism. and will remain in effect until at least June 22. […]

Royal Caribbean Extends Cruise Suspension

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean has extended the suspension of its sailings through July 31, the company announced in a statement. The cruise pause had initially been slated to run through June 11. Royal Caribbean said it expected to return […]

Ritz-Carlton Relaunches Construction in Turks and Caicos

The new Ritz-Carlton Residences in Turks and Caicos has officially resumed construction on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales. The new project is now on schedule for a fall 2021 delivery, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. “Anticipation continues to build as […]

Delta Is Ramping Up Its Caribbean Flights in June

Delta is planning a relaunch of a number of its Caribbean flight routes in June, Caribbean Journal has learned. After operating just a handful of routes to the Caribbean in May, Delta Air Lines is planning to operate a total […]

Antigua’s Hottest Restaurant Has Gone Mobile With “Rocks Box”

For years, Antigua’s Sheer Rocks eatery has been the hottest, buzziest and best place to eat in Antigua, culminating with the coved top slot in the 50 best Caribbean restaurants this year. With the wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic, though, […]

Saint Lucia to Reopen for Tourism on June 4

You will soon be able to visit the Caribbean again — with the island of Saint Lucia the first Caribbean destination to officially reopen for tourism on June 4. Saint Lucia Tourism Minister Dominic Fedee announced the move, which is […]

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 AMResorts Is Making Its Hotels Cleaner

Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts has introduced a new 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene program CleanComplete Verification, the company said this week. The CleanComplete Verification program expands the “standards of quality and cleanliness” at the company’s 58 beachfront branded properties across […]

Jamaica Urging Developers to Relaunch Construction Projects

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging developers to relaunch their construction projects with “speed and alacrity,” he said this week. Many projects were put on hold in Jamaica as a result of the pandemic, particularly in the country’s booming […]

IATA: Caribbean Should Cut Air Taxes to Stay Competitive

Caribbean governments should cut air passenger taxes if they “wish to be competitive” when tourism resumes, according to Peter Cerda, regional vice president for the Americas at the IATA. The state of air travel right now is “as bad as […]

What’s Next for the Caribbean

Download five recent Caribbean Journal Invest conversations and and interviews with Caribbean leaders discussing the impact of the pandemic on hotels, real estate and tourism.

Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. […]

Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort to Reopen in November

Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort is gearing up to be fully operational for a tentative reopening on November 1, 2020, the property announced this week. The hotel’s has been monitoring local, regional and international developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

How St Thomas’ Newest Cigar Lounge Has Gone Virtual

St Thomas’ newest cigar lounge had just opened when the pandemic hit. But as small businesses are rebranding, restructuring, and in some cases permanently closing due to COVID-19, The Pelican Shop is taking to the internet to innovate. After finding […]

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. […]

Caribbean Airlines Begins Charter Cargo Service

Caribbean Airlines has officially launched its first-ever charter cargo service, with the inaugural flight taking off this weekend. The flight was used to move “essential supplies” from Guyana to Cuba, according to the company. The aim of the service is […]

Colombia’s Avianca Files for Bankruptcy

Colombian airline Avianca has filed for bankruptcy, the carrier announced this weekend. The company said it had “voluntarily filed for reorganization proceedings under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.” Avianca said it had done so to “protect our […]

Bahamas’ Margaritaville Resort Project Relaunching Construction

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor A spokesperson for the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board told Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) on Thursday that the much-anticipated Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas will resume construction on May 11 with plans to […]

Delta, LATAM Sign “Trans-American Joint Venture”

Delta Air Lines and LATAM have signed a “trans-American Joint Venture Agreement,” the two sides said Thursday. The move will combine the two carriers’ route networks between North and South America. “Late last year, we set out to build the […]

Princess Cruises Cancels Summer Caribbean Season

Princess Cruises is canceling its summer Caribbean cruise season amid the pandemic. The move is part of a wider extension of its pause of global cruise operations, which will apply through the remaining 2020 summer season. “As the world is […]

Caribbean Airlines: Social Distancing “In Place”

Trinidad-based airline Caribbean Airlines says it putting a major focus on social distancing and sanitization. The carrier, which is still running service within Trinidad and Tobago, said social distancing practices were “in place” on its domestic operations. Once international service […]

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CHTA Urging Tour Operators to Pay Caribbean Hotels

Citing the pressures facing Caribbean hotels and resorts because of the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on international tour operators that have delayed paying hotels for services delivered to the operators’ clients […]

Demand for Caribbean Private Island Real Estate Is Surging

By Alexander Britell Over the last few months, Robert Greenwood has gotten hundreds of calls from clients in the United States. They’ve called from country estates, from $10 million penthouses in New York City. And they’ve all wanted the same […]

Hyatt Launching New “Care and Cleanliness” Program

Another major global hotel brand has launched a new hygiene initiative — Hyatt. Accompanying similar announcements by Marriott and Hilton, Hyatt has revealed plans for a new “Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment” in light of the new realities of the hospitality […]

American Airlines Will Require Flyers to Wear Face Coverings

Continuing a new trend in the aviation industry, American Airlines has announced that it will be requiring all flyers to wear face coverings or masks on their flights. The move will take effect on May 11, according to a statement […]

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 […]

Southwest Airlines Is Starting a New Nonstop Flight to the Cayman Islands