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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 […]
Cancun Has a New All-Inclusive Resort
There’s a new way to take an all-inclusive vacation in Cancun: the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun. The resort property in the Mexican Caribbean has officially reopened as an all-inclusive under a new brand concept called “Infinite Luxury by […]
Turks and Caicos Is Now Open for Tourism
The Turks and Caicos Islands is open again for tourism. The British Overseas Territory officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 22. So what should travelers know? All visitors need to complete a “TCI Assured Pre-Travel Authorization” application to […]
Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Leverick Bay Resort Name New Director of Operations
The owners of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands have named a new director of operations. Sharon Flax-Brutus, who had most recently served as Director of Tourism for the British Virgin […]
Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained
This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different? To […]
Webinar: The US Virgin Islands Tourism Outlook
The US Virgin Islands officially reopened for tourism earlier this month, the first Caribbean destination to do so. So what is the state of USVI tourism right now? How does one travel there? What are the health and safety protocols […]
CJI Market Focus: The Out Islands of The Bahamas
By Joe Pike Although the coronavirus setback rebuilding efforts by the Out Islands of the Bahamas after the region was damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, Kerry Fountain, executive director of the Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board, said he doesn’t […]
Dominican Republic to Reopen for Tourism July 1
The entire country of the Dominican Republic will open up for international tourism beginning July 1, according to Lucien Echavarria, director at the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. In an exclusive interview with Caribbean Journal, Echavarria said about […]
Bahamas Tourism Is Going Virtual in Renewed Sales Push
As travelers begin to return to the region, the Caribbean’s leading destinations are devising new ways to attract them. Right at the forefront is The Bahamas, which has been taking its sales and promotion efforts “virtual” amid the new realities […]
How Jamaica Is Preparing For Its Tourism Reopening
Jamaica is planning to reopen its borders for tourism on June 15, and the island is now readying what officials are calling an “extensive” set of operational protocols for health and safety. Most notably, travelers to Jamaica will be screened […]
Antigua and Barbuda Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
When the first commercial flight touched down in Antigua and Barbuda since the COVID-19 crisis began, arriving passengers were greeted by a host of new anti-infection procedures — as the destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4. Of the destination’s […]
The Bahamas Plans to Reopen for Tourism in July
The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors for tourism on July 1, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Aviation announced. The country is reopening under the guidelines of its new “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan,” which will be an […]
Turks and Caicos to Reopen for Tourism July 22
Another Caribbean destination is reopening for tourism — the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has officially announced it will reopen its borders on July 22. Turks and Caicos Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson announced the move, which will come with a series of […]
What’s Next for the Puerto Rico Hotel Industry
It was a major step for the reopening of Puerto Rico’s tourism industry this week as the destination reopened all of its nearly 15 golf courses, including the popular course at the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel, which is […]
Barbados Launches Task Force on Tourism Recovery
Barbados Tourism Minister Kerrie Symmonds has launched the new Barbados Recovery Tourism Task Force. The unit is responsible for managing the island’s tourism sector during the pandemic and its aftermath and “mapping its transformation.” The unit is being chaired by […]
Longtime British Virgin Islands Tourism Director “Hanging Up Her Shoes”
One of the Caribbean’s leading directors of tourism is “hanging up her shoes” later this year. Sharon Flax-Brutus, who has served as the Director of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission for eight years, is stepping down […]
Puerto Rico Launching New Hygiene Program for Tourism Businesses
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is launching a new health and hygiene program for tourism-related businesses. Most notably, the program that will grant a “gold-star” validation seal to tourism businesses that implement the highest health and safety measures. It’s a […]
Guyana Tourism Authority Names New Director
Guyana has a new Director of Tourism. The Guyana Tourism Authority has named Carla James as its new Director, the GTA said in a statement. James, who had been serving as the Guyana Tourism Authority’s Deputy Director, succeeds outgoing director […]
The Outlook for the Hotel Business in the Dominican Republic
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Lucien Echavarria, Northeast director of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, is both optimistic and cautious when predicting just how and when her country’s hotels will reopen to the world following the coronavirus. Echavarria, who […]
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 […]
Caribbean Tourism “Will Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus”
It’s uncharted territory for the Caribbean region (and the world) right now, but the region’s top tourism leaders are pointing to the Caribbean’s past experience with major disruptions as hope for its future. The Caribbean has “considerable experience in managing […]
Turks and Caicos Names New Director of Tourism
Turks and Caicos has named a new director of tourism, the British Overseas Territory’s Tourist Board announced this week. Turks and Caicos has tapped Pamela Ewing for the role, effective April 1, according to a statement. Ewing had served as […]
A Leading Caribbean Tourism Director’s COVID-19 Message
It’s not been easy for destinations to address the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but one Caribbean country’s tourism authority has put out an important message. Balancing both the need to address the current situation and ensure that travelers […]
Hard Rock Punta Cana to Host Top Dominican Tourism Conference
The tourism hub of Punta Cana will play host to the leading tourism conference in the Dominican Republic next month. ASONAHORES, the Dominican Republic’s national hotel and tourism association, will run the 20th edition of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange […]
Guyana Just Launched Its First “Rum Route”
There’s a new way to explore one of the region’s leading rum destinations. The Guyana Tourism Authority has launched its first-ever official rum route, in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Capitalizing on Guyana’s rich agricultural traditions, local cultural heritage and cuisine, the Guyana Rum […]
Antigua Looking to Continue Tourism Boom With More Airlift
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the Caribbean, and now the twin-island country is looking to continue its surge in arrivals with more airlift. A delegation from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority led by […]
Cruise Growth Helps Montserrat Top Tourism Milestone
Strong cruise growth has helped the tiny island of Montserrat to set top a significant tourism milestone. For the first time since the eruption of Montserrat’s Soufriere Hills Volcano in 1995, Montserrat welcomed more than 20,000 cruise and stayover visitors […]
The Nevis Tourism Authority Has a New CEO
The Nevis Tourism Authority has appointed a new chief executive officer, the island’s top tourism agency announced. The authority’s Board of Directors has tapped Jadine Yarde for the role, which will take effect on Feb. 1, 2020. Yarde, a native […]
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