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JLL Hotels’ Andrew Dickey on the State of the Caribbean Hotel Market
What’s the state of the Caribbean hotel market in the age of the pandemic? To learn more, Caribbean Journal Invest caught up with Andrew Dickey, Executive Vice President at JLL Hotels and Hospitality in Miami. Here’s what he had to […]
A Caribbean Music Playlist That Will Take You to the Beach
Next to smell, there’s nothing like music to spark memories. So while we can’t bring you the fragrance of Frangipani (or even suntan lotion), these 15 songs capture the memory of times spent relaxing on Caribbean beaches, drinking rum drinks […]
From St Croix to The Bahamas, 14 Fabulous Caribbean Views
The natural beauty of the Caribbean can’t be denied, and every visit to the islands is suffused with timeless moments that linger in the mind’s eye — a stroll through a lush tropical garden that dazzles with colorful flowers perhaps, […]
Mark Gaus on What’s Next for Real Estate in the Cayman Islands
By Alexander Britell, Editor-in-Chief, CJI It’s hard to imagine that there was a hotter real estate market in the Caribbean in recent years, with surging development from beachfront condos to residential resorts. So what’s next for Cayman in the midst […]
Searching for Jimmy Buffett in the Caribbean
For many people, singer Jimmy Buffett and his signature tune perfectly capture the island vibe they crave while slogging away at their busy lives the rest of the year. That’s even more true right now, as we all dream of […]
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 […]
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Caribbean Hotel Projects
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor More than 130 hotel projects have been delayed in the Caribbean due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Comito, who […]
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 […]
5 Trending Food Destinations in the Caribbean
Sitting under a palapa at the water’s edge, dining on whole snapper glazed in unagi joined by a 2016 Astrid & Therese riesling, one begins to realize just how much the Caribbean culinary scene has changed in recent years. Because […]
Secrets Opens New All-Inclusive in St Martin
In what is the most significant hotel development on the French side of St Martin in years, AMResorts has officially debuted its new Secrets St Martin resort. The property, which is set on Anse Marcel, welcomed its first-ever guests this […]
St Maarten Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Destination Right Now
In a significant achievement for a destination hit hard by the storms of 2017, St Maarten was the fastest-growing tourism destination in the Caribbean last year. The destination’s growth rate of 80 percent was the biggest improvement of any destination […]
American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama
In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island. American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama. “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more […]
A New $300M Resort Project Is Coming to Abaco in The Bahamas
Just a few months after Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas, Abaco is poised for a major new investment. The government of The Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Tyrsoz Family Holdings for the development of an estimated $300 […]
How the USVI Is Rebranding St Croix
St Croix, the US Virgin Islands’ largest island, is getting a new tourism identity. USVI tourism officials have launched a full-fledged rebranding of St Croix, with a new push aimed at educating travelers on the unique features of the island. […]
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. […]
The Bahamas Just Set an All-Time Record for Visitor Arrivals
In a year of stirring highs and unimaginable tragedy, tourism in The Bahamas still managed to post a record-breaking year. In a significant sign for the country’s tourism comeback, The Bahamas is reporting record-breaking visitors arrivals across all sectors in […]
Marriott Is Opening a New W Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen has become one of the hippest beach destinations in the Caribbean in recent years, and a new Marriott hotel is about to up the cool factor in a big way. Marriott International is adding to its Caribbean […]
Top Dominica Eco-Hotel to Reopen in February
Dominica’s Rosalie Bay Resort, long one of the island’s leading eco-hotels, is set for a comeback. The boutique hotel will reopen its doors Feb. 1, according to Rosalie Bay’s Web site. Rosalie Bay had been shuttered since Hurricane Maria in […]
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020
The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year. The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this […]
Bahamas Set for Air Service Expansion in 2020, Continuing Boom
The Bahamas is seeing an airlift boom, with air service expanding in 2019 and set for more growth in 2020, according to the country’s tourism officials. The Bahamas is reporting an increase in airlift to three of its major destinations, […]
Dominica’s Historic Fort Young Hotel Is Expanding
Dominica’s historic Fort Young Hotel is getting bigger. The premier place to stay in Roseau is unveiling 60 new rooms called the Fort Collection. This development comes as part of the seaside resort’s 30th-anniversary celebration, which includes an expansion and […]
How to Get to Anguilla This Winter
Anguilla is one of the region’s buzziest luxury destinations — and if you’re heading there for the winter tourist season, there’s one great way to get there. The Caribbean’s leading luxury airline has relaunched its service to the island of […]
Bahamasair Relaunches Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Flights
Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has relaunched commercial services to Grand Bahama. The first international commercial flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived in Freeport on Monday, Dec. 16. It was the second international flight to Grand Bahama in three […]
The 10 Hottest Luxury Caribbean Resorts for 2020
Luxury Caribbean resorts just keep getting more and more impressive, and with every year the standard for Caribbean luxury gets higher. We’ve long said that Caribbean luxury is a unique concept; but even within the sphere there are so many […]
Helping Abaco, One Bottle of Rum at a Time
As Abaco continues to work on its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Dorian, there’s a new way to chip in. Rum company Papa’s Pilar has partnered with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to create “Papa’s Pilar Relief & Rebuild,” […]
An All-Inclusive Luxury Villa in Virgin Gorda
One of the BVI’s signature luxury villas is back. Virgin Gorda’s Valley Trunk villa, which had been shuttered since Hurricane Irma in 2017, has reopened following a complete restoration and renovation project. The 10-suite compound, set on 19 acres in […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2020
It’s been a stellar year for Caribbean travel. Stayover tourist arrivals are booming almost universally across the region. It seems like a new hotel opens up every week (and if you read Caribbean Journal, you realize it’s even more often […]
Caribbean Hotel Rates Climb Back Up — Slightly
After a September that produced the year’s first decline in average daily rate (ADR), Caribbean hoteliers pushed room-rate comparisons back into positive territory during October 2019. In comparison with last October, ADR rose 0.4 percent even as occupancy fell 5.2 […]
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