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A new approach By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor ‎”Sitting on a beach, suddenly I feel a breeze, staring at the horizon far across the seas. Storming ahead across the ocean, swiftly I bare my sails, steering clear from commotion” -LK It has been a stormy season for the Caribbean, one that has no signs of […]

What does luxury mean in the Caribbean? Is it tranquility? Is it sheer beauty? Is it service? What does luxury mean in the new travel era? Is there such  thing as “Caribbean” luxury? To find out, we talked to some of the Caribbean’s top experts on hospitality, from Sandals Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart to longtime Round […]

A new look at regional logistics By George Nicholson Op-Ed Contributor Regional trade policy, whether internally or externally guided, has traditionally focussed on removing tariff and non-tariff barriers. This has long been espoused as the catalyst that would enhance regional trade and its effect on the economy. Trade facilitation however and in particular that which […]

West Indies fare in the spotlight By the Caribbean Journal staff Jumby Bay, a Rosewood Resort, has a new “beach shack.” The new culinary offering at the private-island resort off the coast of Antigua offers authentic Antiguan fare and Caribbean-accented cuisine from lobster and chicken wraps to rotis and fish ceviche. The latter is featured in […]

Growing Miami brand to open first Caribbean eatery By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic has announced its partnership with the Miami-based Pubbelly Restaurant Group, which will open its Asian-inspired Pubbelly Sushi restaurant at the luxury destination later this year. The restaurant will be located in the resort’s […]

A new top chef at Calabash Cove By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Calabash Cove Resort and Spa in St Lucia has announced the appointment of Thierry Lazarus as Executive Chef. In this capacity Lazarus will lead the culinary team at Windsong, the hotel’s ocean-view restaurant, and all culinary offerings ranging from beach and pool […]

Major room growth in Latin America, Caribbean By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Wyndham Hotel Group has reported record room growth in its Latin America and Caribbean portfolio for the second quarter of 2015, with 11 new properties and 1,281 new rooms representing an increase of 15 percent from last year. The group’s new hotels across […]

A new manager for Tierra del Sol By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba’s Tierra del Sol Resort and Golf has tapped global golf giant Troon to manage its golf operations, the company announced. Troon has announced the return of Oliver Riding as director of golf operations at the property as part of the change. “Troon […]

New hire for Caribbean region By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has appointed Menique De La Rosa as spa director for the Caribbean region and at Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. De La Rosa will be responsible for high-level operations, guiding the vision for Rosewood’s Caribbean spas […]

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Passengers traveling through the British Virgin Islands’ West End Ferry Terminal in Tortola will now enjoy an enhanced guest experience after recent renovations to the facility. This week, the BVI Ports Authority announced the completion of the project, which began in February, and included the repositioning of the ferry customer […]

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island Resort has partnered with Waypoint Real Estate Consulting in an effort to increase awareness of real estate offerings and stimulate villa development around the island. The new partnership with the Florida-based agency, which specializes in the sales of resort real estate, comes with a […]

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the best-known names in golf has come to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Provo Golf Club in Turks and Caicos has appointed David Feherty, renowned CBS Sports and Golf Channel commentator, as its Golf Ambassador. Feherty, a longtime fan favorite since his days on the European Tour […]

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Island Ports Authority says it expects “substantial completion” in its Cruise Pier Development Project by Oct. 31. The company announced the date in a release this week, citing cooperation and support from partner cruise lines and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Line Association. By that date, BVIPA projects […]

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Peter Island Resort and Spa has appointed Scott Hart as its new General Manager. Hart joins the private island resort in the British Virgin Islands with extensive experience in the hotel and restaurants industries, including his most recent posts as owner and founder of Dove Restaurant in Road Town, Tortola and General […]

By Sherry Constantine CJ Contributor This May, after a full day of interviews with local entrepreneurs, I relaxed with a spiced sea moss smoothie at a café located in the Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area, Saint Lucia. We’ve been drinking sea moss in the Caribbean for decades, but the rest of the world is finally […]

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. The $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort and casino complex in Nassau, which is slated to […]

Above: the new “World Class Bar” on Celebrity By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Celebrity Cruises has partnered with Diageo Global Travel Americas to launch an the first permanent “World Class Bar” on its ships. The bar will feature “luxurious, interactive drink experiences” crafted by World-Class certified mixologists. World Class is Diageo’s annual mixology competition. Doug […]

Above: cassava at the Red Stripe factory (JIS Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Red Stripe Beer is now using cassava starch produced locally in Jamaica as a key ingredient in its brew. This change in ingredients represents a shift from imported barley to locally grown raw material. “This is real progress in the making […]

Above: the Hilton Rose Hall in Jamaica By Alexander Britell Sagicor Jamaica Investments Limited has purchased a 26—acre undeveloped beachfront site in Montego Bay, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Governor’s Beach site, which includes 1,600 linear feet of ocean frontage, is adjacent to the Hilton Rose Hall, which was recently purchased by Sagicor, according to […]

Above: the Westin Grand Cayman By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa has announced the appointment of a new spa director, Yarlin Faurer. Faurer holds an extensive 15-year background in the hospitality and wellness fields, with experience in areas from guest services to spa operations. At Westin […]

Above: the new lounge By the Caribbean Journal staff The facelifted departures lounge at St Maarten’s airport is now open, with a grand opening slated for this week. It is the result of a significant renovation project to the departures area at Princess Juliana International Airport, following the airport’s new retail strategy. “This is a very important […]

Above: The Red Cross promised to build hundreds of new homes in Campeche but none have been built. Many residents still live in crude shacks. (Marie Arago, special to ProPublica) By Justin Elliott, ProPublica, and Laura Sullivan, NPR THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF CAMPECHE sprawls up a steep hillside in Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince. Goats rustle in trash […]

Above: Mantra By the Caribbean Journal staff Another new hotel is in development in Bocas del Toro off the Caribbean coast of Panama. London-based Union Hanover Securities has launched its second hotel in the area, Mantra. The property, which will join the recently-launched Sarani Resort, will include 48 suites. Miami-based hotel operator Boutique Hospitality Management […]

Above: a Milos restaurant in Miami By the Caribbean Journal staff Global Greek restaurant Estiatorio Milos is coming to Atlantis Paradise Island. The restaurant, which has six locations around the world, is slated to debut in the Bahamas in the fall of this year. “Milos is known for its simple yet inspiring presentation of seafood, […]

Above: a Moorings 48-foot catamaran called “Friend Ship” By Alexander Britell IT’S TWO O’CLOCK on Prickly Pear. Lal has just made us some ti’ punches with the last bit of Rhum St James left on the island. It’s not a bottle that will be delivered soon again. The water is still, the sand the kind of hot that […]

Above: the beach at AlSol Tiara Cap Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff AlSol Hotels and Resorts is opening its newest property in the Dominican Republic next month. AlSol Tiara Cap Cana is slated to open June 1, a boutique hotel in the heart of one of the country’s toniest neighbourhoods. The 112-suite beachfront property […]