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“Incredibly Promising” Outlook for Puerto Rico Hotel Industry
By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log In to […]
St Kitts Is Reopening for Cruise Tourism This Summer
St Kitts will be reopening its popular cruise port to cruise ships this summer, beginning with the return of Seabourn Odyssey, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Seabourn will be sailing seven-day itineraries beginning in late July, with additional planned stops in […]
Jamaica to Vaccinate Tourism Workers
Jamaica is planning a major push to vaccinate workers in the tourism industry, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. As part of a broader national vaccination drive, Jamaica is targeting the vaccination of 30,000 tourism workers by the end of […]
Bermuda Tourism Authority Names New CEO
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island’s top tourism agency has appointed Bermudian Charles Jeffers II to the post. Jeffers was hired through a global search to fill the office left […]
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Launches New Regional Push
As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has launched a new program the region adapt. It’s called Forward Together, and it’s an initiative […]
US Virgin Islands Reporting Strong Tourism Performance
The US Virgin Islands is reporting “strong” tourism numbers amid the pandemic, significantly outperforming much of the rest of the Caribbean. In an environment that has seen deep declines in tourism arrival numbers, the USVI has weathered the pandemic storm […]
Antigua and Barbuda Begins Vaccinations for Tourism Workers
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has begun the COVID-19 vaccination process for frontline workers in the tourism industry. In just the past week, over 2,000 hospitality professionals across Antigua and Barbuda were vaccinated, officials said. “We are encouraged by the enthusiasm of our tourism […]
Turks and Caicos Has a New Minister of Tourism
Turks and Caicos has a new Minister of Tourism, following the swearing-in of new Minister Josephine Connolly. Connolly was appointed by new Premier Charles Washington following the British Overseas Territory’s recent election. “I am honored to serve the Turks and […]
St Kitts and Nevis’ Model Tourism Reopening
The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis officially reopened its borders for International tourism on Oct. 31, and in the last three months has helped set an example to the rest of the region on how to undertake a […]
Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]
CJI Conversation: What’s Next for Tourism Investment in Trinidad
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log […]
A New Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has a new director, following the election of Puerto Rico’s new Governor, Pedro Pierluisi. Carlos Mercado Santiago has been appointed to the role, succeeding Carla Campos, who had served as executive director for four years. […]
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Steps Down
The CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Frank Comito, has stepped down from the position. The move comes after Comito helped guide the association through the pandemic, along with several devastating hurricanes and a number of other global […]
Anguilla Names New Director of Tourism
Anguilla has named a new director of tourism, the island’s tourist board announced. The destination has tapped tourism veteran Stacy Liburd to the role, in a move that took effect Jan. 4. “We have put together a very strong Board […]
Curaçao Is Open for Tourism Again
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is open for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. On Jan. 1, Curaçao officially reopened to all international travelers, following a limited reopening. “Our borders are now fully open #WelcomeBack to our global […]
CHTA Predicting Rapid Return of Caribbean Tourism
The Caribbean will see a rapid return of tourism to the region, according to Pablo Torres, the new president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. The region will see tourism come back “faster than many parts of the world,” […]
Jamaica Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing
Jamaica’s tourism arrival number continue to climb, six months since the country reopened its borders for international tourism. In fact, the country reported its highest seven-day arrival figures since the reopening for the period Dec. 22-28, with just over 21,000 […]
Jamaica: “Cautious Optimism” for Tourism Recovery
The peak tourist season is now underway in Jamaica, and the country’s tourism officials are expressing “cautious optimism” that the industry will continue to experience a recovery. More than 4,000 passengers arrived in Jamaica on Dec. 12, the highest daily […]
CHTA: Caribbean Tourism “Will Rebound”
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has an optimistic outlook for the recovery of the region’s tourism sector, according to new CHTA President Pablo Jose Torres Sojo. Torres, who was speaking during a series of presentations to travel and tourism […]
Belize Has a New Tourism Minister
Belize has a new Minister of Tourism, following the country’s recent general elections. The country’s new top tourism official is Anthony Mahler, a previous Director of Product Development at the Belize Tourism Board. “We are committed to recovering the tourism […]
Antigua and Barbuda Yachting Industry Gearing Up for Winter Season
Antigua and Barbuda has been open for tourism since June, and the country’s ever-popular yachting industry is gearing up for the winter season. Even better? The country is planning to run all of the high-profile yachting events its calendar, including […]
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Names New President
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has elected a new president, the regional tourism body announced this week. The CHTA has elected Pablo Jose Torres Sojo as its next president, succeeding Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass. Torres is currently the general manager of […]
Belize Is Now Open for Tourism
Belize has officially reopened its borders for international tourism. The sought-after destination on the Caribbean coast of Central America has begun welcoming back travelers to its Philip Goldson International Airport as part of the third phase of the country’s five-phase […]
Virtual Event to Focus on Caribbean Tourism Recovery
As part of its program to help the region’s tourism sector rise to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Caribbean Tourism Organization is teaming up with the world’s leading international tourism agency and other regional and international organizations for a […]
The British Virgin Islands Is Reopening for Tourism in December
The British Virgin Islands is officially reopening for international tourism in December, Caribbean Journal has learned. The beloved Caribbean archipelago will reopen to visitors on Dec. 1, according to British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie. “The Territory has two […]
Why Saint Lucia Is a Model for Reopening Tourism in the Caribbean
The question of how and whether to reopen for tourism remains an existential question for Caribbean destinations — and it’s not an easy one to answer. But those who do can look to Saint Lucia as an exemplar for tourism reopenings […]
British Virgin Islands Names New Director of Tourism
The British Virgin Islands has named a new Director of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned. The board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board has appointed Clive McCoy to the position, effective immediately. He succeeds longtime Director of Tourism Sharlon […]
Anguilla Has a New Tourism Minister
The island of Anguilla has a new tourism minister, following the election of its new government led by Premier Dr Ellis Lorenzo Webster. Haydn Hughes has been appointed to the role. “With Minister Hughes’ appointment, Anguilla is poised to bring […]
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