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Spanish Chain Best Hotels Building Punta Cana Resort
By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel chain Best Hotels is building a new hotel in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana. Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina was on hand to lay the first stone on the project, […]
St Thomas to Begin Transformation of Charlotte Amalie Waterfront
By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands will break ground this week on a major transformation project for the waterfront in Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas. US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp will lead the groundbreaking on the […]
Expedia, Melia Partner on Package Bookings
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced a new booking partnership with Expedia. Spanish hotel giant Melia has announced a “strategic technology relationship” with Expedia that will enable the global chain to offer […]
Club Med to Open New Resort in Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff All-inclusive resort brand Club Med is expanding again in the Caribbean, with plans to open a major new resort in the Dominican Republic. The new Club Med Michès will be the company’s first “5-Trident” resort […]
$45 Million Mountain Lodge Project Coming to Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s a very different project for the Caribbean, and a very different project for the Dominican Republic. But that’s what makes it so fascinating. The Alta Vista Group has officially broken ground on a new […]
Aloft Hotel Coming to San Juan
By the Caribbean Journal staff Aloft Hotels is coming to the Caribbean. The Aloft brand will make its regional debut at a new $125 million mixed-use development called The District in San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Miramar Convention Center District. The […]
The Scoop on the Revamped Temptation Cancun
Cancun’s skyline is changing with the major revamp of the Temptation Cancun “playground for grown ups,” undertaken with the help of world-famous designer Karim Rashind. The resort reopens Aug. 15 as Cancun’s sexiest adults-only property, with a striking, ultra-modern new […]
New $8.9 Million Solar Project Launches in Aruba
A major new solar energy project has broken ground in Aruba. The Sunrise Solar Park has gotten a green light for initiation, a project that will become one of the largest solar projects in the Caribbean region. Sir Richard Branson […]
New Millennial-Focused Hotel Brand “Locale” Coming to Cayman
Locale, a new “limited service” hotel brand, is coming to the Cayman Islands. Howard Hospitality Group has announced the launch of Locale, a new kind of hotel concept that will consist of “live and work” guestrooms and lofts catering to […]
Rosewood Little Dix Bay Names New Executive Chef
Virgin Gorda’s Rosewood Little Dix Bay has announced the appointment of a new executive chef ahead of its planned reopening in December. The property has appointed Chef Cupertino Ortiz to the role, in which he will be charged with creating […]
Why Puerto Rico Tourism Is Getting Hot
After a tumultuous 2016, Puerto Rico tourism is on the upswing, having emerged from last year’s struggles stronger than ever, from a thriving eco-tourism product to continued new airlift growth. To learn more about why the island is getting hot, […]
Levera Beach Resort Project Begins Construction in Grenada
Construction has begun in earnest at the highly-anticipated Levera Beach Resort project in Grenada, following a ground-breaking ceremony last month. The resort is reporting that building work is “well underway,” with the first one-bedroom unit already 40 percent complete, according […]
Marriott Is Opening a New $40 Million Resort in Antigua
Marriott is entering the Antigua and Barbuda market for the first time with a major new resort. The $40 million Coconut Bay Resort project, which will be part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, broke ground this week on a site two […]
Island Routes Is Holding Its First Conference
Fifty Caribbean attractions operators are converging in Ocho Rios, Jamaica this week to discuss their industry’s current challenges and opportunities. Organized by tour company Island Routes, the Certified Partner Conference will be the first for the Jamaica-based company, which operates […]
Delta Launching New Daily Nonstop Flights to Cancun
Delta Airlines is continuing its Caribbean expansion with a major increase in service to Cancun. The carrier will be launching new daily nonstop flights between New York-John F. Kennedy Airport and Cancun beginning Dec. 17. Delta also announced it would […]
A Caribbean Yam Salad Recipe
How to make the perfect yam salad By Nigel Spence Things are definitely heating up this Summer! Record-breaking temperatures around town are forcing barbecue grills out of hibernation early to prep for some good old “jerk” for the next two […]
Sandals Is Expanding in Barbados
Sandals Resorts International is expanding in Barbados. The company has officially broken ground on a multimillion-dollar expansion of its Sandals Barbados resort on the island’s Dover Beach. The expansion will see the construction of an additional 222 rooms and suites, […]
Caribbean Tech Community Gathers in Montego Bay
By Gerard Best CJ Contributor MONTEGO BAY—Anyone interested in the development of the Internet in Caribbean may have already heard of CaribNOG, the Caribbean Network Operators Group. Over the past decade, this volunteer-based community of computer engineers has grown into a formidable influencer in […]
New Resort Project Launches in Antigua
Another new resort project is coming to Antigua. The Labahia Hotel Resorts and Condominiums has officially launched in the Friars Hill area of Antigua. The $52 million project is being developed by Adams Investment Management and the government of Antigua […]
How to Create Prosperity in Jamaica
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor In order to secure power (spillover from the colonial system), both political parties in Jamaica, when they formed government, set about creating institutional loyalties, using the state bodies and security forces to cement their hold […]
Carnival Planning Extensive Renovations for This Ship
Carnival Cruise Line is planning a significant renovation to its Carnival Magic cruise ship. The ship will be undergoing a multimillion-dollar dry dock renovation that will include the addition of several bars and restaurants. The two-week dry dock, which began […]
What’s Next for AMResorts in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell If you’ve been following the Caribbean hotel pipeline, you’ve probably seen one company’s name pop up quite a bit this year: AMResorts. Indeed, the company has been steadily expanding its reach in the Caribbean hotel sector, with […]
Why This is the Most Important Church in the Caribbean
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It has neither roof nor doors. No stained glass windows nor polished pews. And it’s been many years since a congregation has worshipped here. Yet Nevis’ Cottle Church is possibly the most significant Christian […]
SLS Lux Baha Mar Names GM
Above: a rendering of the planned SLS Lux Baha Mar By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The SLS LUX Baha Mar hotel has announced the appointment of Xavier Moulin as General Manager and Julian Cable-Treadwell as Director of Sales & Marketing. […]
Melia Opening Resort in Jamaica
Above: a rendering of the refurbished resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Melia is coming to Jamaica. The company is slated to debut its new branded resort at the former Braco Village Resort in Trelawny at the […]
The Best Caribbean Islands to Live On
Packing up and heading out for a Caribbean island. It’s the dream for so many of us. But what if you actually did it? We’re here to help with inspiration. Whether you’re looking for a an island high on quiet, […]
The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana
While Punta Cana began with its groundbreaking airport and the Puntacana Resort and Club, it’s grown into one of the largest stretches of connected beaches and resorts in the world. Today, greater Punta Cana includes a diverse range of areas […]
This is What the New Cayman Islands Airport Will Look Like
Above: the design for the new airport in Grand Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands Airport Authority is planning a major redevelopment and expansion of Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport, and now the concept designs have […]
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