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The Renaissance Curacao Is Getting a New Look

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Curacao’s most popular hotels is getting a makeover. The Renaissance Curacao Resort and Casino, set in the heart of Willemstad, is undergoing an “extensive refresh” project. The project, which began April 1, will […]

AMResorts Is Opening a New All-Inclusive in Curacao

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding resort company AMResorts is expanding in Curacao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Apple Leisure Group subsidiary has signed a resort management deal to transform the Hiltlon Curacao into the new Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa […]

Why Pitbull and Mariah Carey Are Coming to Curacao

By the Caribbean Journal staff Music superstars Pitbull and Mariah Carey have signed on to the lineup for the upcoming Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. The pair of luminaries will join a lineup that includes Maroon 5, Ozuna, Gladys Knight […]

New Bogota-Curacao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Strengthening what has always been a strong South American market for the Dutch Caribbean, low-cost carrier Wingo has launched its first-ever flights between Bogota, Colombia and Curacao. Wingo’s new flights are operating twice weekly, with […]

Why Maroon 5 Is Coming to Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff The world-famous Maroon 5 and frontman Adam Levine are coming to Curaçao this summer for the island’s annual Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. Maroon 5 will join a star-studded lineup that already includes Ozuna, Gladys […]

Condor Launches First-Ever Curaçao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Germany-based airline Condor has launched its first-ever flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao. Condor will be operating weekly Wednesday service from Frankfurt to Curaçao during the winter season, according to a statement from […]

Curaçao Tourism Development Foundation Names New CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao is looking to Jamaica for its new tourism vision. The Dutch Caribbean island’s Tourism Development Foundation has announced the appointment of former Jamaica Tourism Director Paul Pennicook as its new managing director and chief […]

An Aruba-Curaçao Ferry?

By the Caribbean Journal staff While it’s just about 70 miles between the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curaçao, there’s traditionally been only one way to get between the two islands: by air. But after decades of talk, it’s […]

Curaçao Continues to Lead Caribbean Hotel Growth

By Rico Louw CJ Contributor Caribbean hotels reported positive overall performance in August driven by strong pricing power, according to data from STR. On the islands where STR maintains a sufficient reporting sample, the Bahamas experienced the highest rise in […]

Turks and Caicos, Curaçao Hotels Surging

By Rico Louw CJ Contributor Caribbean hotels reported mixed results across the industry’s three key performance indicators in July. When comparing July 2018 with July 2017, occupancy fell 3.8%, which was the largest decline observed in the metric thus far […]

Air Canada Adding More Curaçao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada is expanding its network in the Dutch Caribbean, with plans for a second weekly flight from Montreal to Curaçao. Air Canada currently operates one weekly flight from Montreal to Curaçao during the winter […]

Curaçao Hotels Continue Strong 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s hottest hotel markets continues to surge, according to new data from analytics firm STR. Curaçao’s hotel occupancy reached 80.3 percent in July, up 12.5 percent from the same period in 2017, […]

VIDEO: Curaçao’s Buzzing Beach Scene

Even on a hot day, Mambo Beach is effortlessly cool. It’s a weekday afternoon, and the lounge chairs are filled with sunseekers, travelers are finding some shade in the pool and there’s nary an empty palapa in sight. The story’s […]

Copa Launches Daily Flights to Curaçao

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Copa Airlines has expanded its service to offer daily flights between Curaçao and Panama City, Caribbean Journal has learned. Through these additions, the airline said it “aims to provide its passengers with more flight options, […]

Curaçao Hotels Showing Strong Growth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hotels in Curaçao are having a strong year, according to the latest numbers from STR and the Curacao Hotel and Tourism Association. The Dutch Caribbean island’s hotel occupancy was 75.6 percent in June, up 12.8 […]

Curaçao Resort Completes Major Expansion

By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao has a new addition to its resort portfolio, following a major expansion by the Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort. The resort, set on one of the island’s most beautiful beaches, recently added 114 new rooms […]

A New All-Inclusive Option in Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking for an all-inclusive option in Curaçao? One of the island’s signature properties has you covered. Curaçao Acoya Resort, Villas and Spa has officially launched its new all-inclusive option, a boon for travelers looking to […]

Sting, Shaggy to Headline Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff A number of big names have joined on to this year’s edition of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. Sting and Jamaica’s Shaggy, who have produced major new album together, 44/876, will both appear at […]

Curaçao Is Seeing a Surge in U.S. Visitors

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is seeing a surge in tourism from the United States so far this year, according to a new report from the Curaçao Tourist Board. Through the first five months […]

New Dominican Republic-Curaçao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff The fast-expanding Hato International Airport in Curaçao has added another new carrier to its portfolio. Dominican Republic airline Air Century has officially launched nonstop service between Santo Domingo and Curaçao. The carrier will be flying […]

JetBlue Adds More Nonstop Flights to Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has expanded its flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier is now operating four weekly flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Curaçao International […]

Air Canada Expanding Toronto-Curaçao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada is continuing its renewed Caribbean push with an expansion to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, Curaçao Airport Partners announced. The carrier will add a third nonstop service to Curaçao during the upcoming […]

American Airlines Expanding Miami-Curaçao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s getting even easier to visit one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating travel destinations. American Airlines is adding a third daily flight from Miami to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, starting this upcoming winter. […]

Avianca Is Adding More Flights to Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff Colombia-based Avianca is expanding its flight service to Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier is adding four additional weekly flights between Bogota and Curaçao beginning Aug. 3. That will mean a total of 11 […]

New Chairman for Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association

By the Caribbean Journal staff Curaçao’s hotel and tourism association has a new leader. The Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association, or CHATA, has announced that Hans Slier, owner of the island’s Papagayo Beach Hotel and Beach Resort, has been voted […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Under the Sea in Curaçao

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tiffany LaFontaine, who sent in this stunning shot taken while diving the undersea world in Curaçao. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send […]

JetBlue Expanding New York-Curaçao Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue is going ahead with plans to expand its flight service between New York and Curaçao, the Curaçao Tourist Board announced. The New York City-based carrier will be adding a fourth weekly flight to the […]

Damian Marley, Burt Bacharach to Headline Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the region’s hottest music festivals is returning for its eighth year. The Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is set for Aug. 30-Sept. 1, with headliners including Damian Marley, Burt Bacharach, Farruko, Patti LaBelle […]

A New Beach Resort Is Coming to This Tiny Island in The Bahamas