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It’s one of our favorite luxury resorts in the Caribbean: The Cove at Atlantis, the crown jewel of Atlantis Paradise Island.  And now the hotel has a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Cove has tapped Eric Segreti to the role, the property announced.  Secret has more than 15 years of hospitality experience, […]

It’s the most exciting hotel development of the year in St Maarten: the new Ultimate Adults Only Club at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort. And now the property has tapped new leadership to help with the new addition.  The Sonesta Ocean Point Resort and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort have named Eddy Loomans as their new […]

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s premier warm-weather destination but, in our opinion, as the most complex, diverse, vibrant destination on […]

There’s a new best rum in the world. Martinique’s Trois Rivieres was crowned World Champion at the recent seventh annual Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, with its Triple Millesime 2006 – 2014 – 2016 winning double gold in the region’s top rum competition. The Triple Millesime fought off seven other ultra-premium rums in a blind tasting by 10 […]

It’s the largest, most prominent destination hotel in the US Virgin Islands: the Frenchman’s Reef complex, which consists of two resorts: the Westin Beach Resort and the Buoy Haus Beach.  Now, the properties have new leadership, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The dual-resort complex has named a new managing director, Martin Smith; a new vice president […]

You’re at the Mandarin Oriental in the Grenadines. Or the Amanyara in Turks and Caicos. You’re enjoying an elegant dinner as you pause to think about the chair you’re sitting on and the table you’re eating on.  How did all of this stuff get here? What about the furniture in your room or the tiles […]

It’s the newest member of the foodie-focused Relais & Chateaux portfolio: Curtain Bluff, the all-inclusive resort set on a stunning promontory in Antigua.  The resort, which first opened its doors back in 1962, just reopened for the season with a new focus on its culinary program, including updates to its signature Sea Grape restaurant.  “It’s […]

If you’ve been to San Juan, Puerto Rico, you know it’s a vibrant, culturally fascinating, entertaining urban Caribbean destination, whether you’re watching a concert at Distrito T-Mobile, dining your way through eateries like Marmalade or Mario Pagan or exploring the history of the Piña Colada at Barrachina. And while Puerto Rico’s tourism industry has been […]

Balenciaga. Saint Laurent. Cartier. Rolex.  It’s one of the premier shopping destinations in the whole Caribbean: the Crystal Court Shoppes at Nassau’s Atlantis Paradise Island, home to a pantheon of the world’s top designer boutiques.  And now there’s another one.  Christian Louboutin has officially debuted its new boutique, a nearly 1,000-square-foot space that is the […]

How HIHO Became an Iconic Caribbean Fashion Brand You see it all over the Caribbean: it’s one of the most recognizable shirts in the Caribbean: the HIHO shirt. In four decades, Tortola-based HIHO has evolved into arguably the most iconic fashion brand in the Caribbean, from its signature UPF shirts to its hats and shirts […]

Whether it’s Grace Bay Beach or Mudjin Harbour or the secluded sands of South Caicos, travelers are falling love with Turks and Caicos now more than ever.  It’s a story that largely began in the pandemic, when the destination’s unique blend of luxury and sophistication made it one of the most popular luxury hotspots the […]

It’s set in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. It’s one of the Caribbean Basin’s oases of regenerative tourism. And it’s the country’s top carbon-neutral hotel.  And now the popular Hotel Belmar has a new look.  The boutique, 26-room Costa Rican retreat has revealed the results of a recent renovation project, highlighted by an upgrade […]

The two newest resorts in St Thomas now have new operators, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Marriott’s Westin Beach Resort and Spa and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef in St Thomas have tapped Davidson Hospitality Group as their new operator.  The properties reopened last year following a large-scale renovation after shuttering in the […]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has shared the initial lineup of presenters for its upcoming State of the Industry Conference in Grand Cayman early next month.  This year’s SOTIC, which is being hosted at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa, is being held under the theme of “Caribbean Tourism: Fueling Our Lifeblood” […]

Grenada’s legendary all-inclusive resort, the Spice Island Beach Resort, is staying open all year round, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The resort typically closes in September ahead of the high season, but has announced plans to remain open throughout 2024, citing “strong bookings. “Summer occupancy is strong, and we have already closed several room categories for […]

Hurricane Beryl devastated the island of Union Island in the Grenadines when it passed across last month.  That led one Caribbean hotel to go above and beyond to help raise aid and awareness for the plight of Union.  The nearby Palm Island Resort and Spa, which is located just across the water from Union Island, […]

Turks and Caicos’ most-anticipated opening of 2024 is set for this fall: the debut of The Strand, Providenciales’ newest residential resort.  The boutique property has already tapped a new general manager and hospitality manager — a husband-and-wife team.  The Strand has named Frits Hannenberg its new general manager, with Jenny Hannenberg-Feig serving as hospitality manager.  […]

Tastings of the world’s rarest rums. Cocktail parties on the beach. Spectacular villas. Up-close meetings with the Caribbean’s premier rum-makers. Michelin-level gastronomy.  There’s nothing quite like the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the competition and festival that celebrates the very best in Caribbean rum.  This year’s Caribbean Rum Awards is back again on the Caribbean’s […]

The island of South Caicos is about to get a major boost with the debut of Marriott’s highly-anticipated new Luxury Collection resort, Salterra. And just in time for the property’s debut, it’s about to get a whole lot easier to get to the pristine island in Turks and Caicos.  Beginning Feb. 15, American Airlines will […]

For a destination that has helped lead the way for the Caribbean out of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that the US Virgin Islands is at the forefront with another innovation: a brand-new Caribbean tourism summit.  The new US Virgin Islands Tourism Summit is holding its inaugural edition next week in St Thomas, with a […]

A new eatery by Michelin-star Chef Michael White. A new-look casino. State-of-the-art guest rooms and the Caribbean’s first Shake Shack.  The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort has officially completed a $150 million resort-wide renovation, a significant project that included a top-to-bottom transformation of its flagship hotel, The Royal.  It was a massive upgrade of the […]

BWH Hotels has added a new hotel in Aruba, with the debut of the new Aruba Boutique and Art Hotel, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The newest boutique hotel in the Caribbean is part of the BW Signature Collection portfolio. The new hotel is set in the heart of the popular Palm Beach area of the […]

One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated resorts has officially resumed full operations following Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean Journal has learned . The Spice Island Beach Resort is back open again, after Hurricane Beryl largely spared Grenada but devastated the nearby islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.  The locally-owned, luxury all-inclusive resort is set on Grenada’s Grand […]

One of the top resorts in Ambergris Caye, Belize has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Victoria House Resort and Spa has tapped industry veteran David Jenkins to the role, the property confirmed to CJ.  Jenkins will oversee all operations at the Belize resort, from guest experiences to staff management.  “We […]

Nobu Matsuhisa, Jose Andres, Michael White, Alon Shaya. Now another celebrity chef has debuted a restaurant at The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island resort.  The newest name? Chef JJ Johnson, who has debuted his FIELDTRIP, a fast-casual, “community-driven” rice bowl shop featuring Afro-Caribbean cuisine. The restaurant, which first opened in Harlem and now has three locations […]

White sand, overwater bungalows, a sparkling spa and a lively adults-only all-inclusive experience.  This is the newest Marriott all-inclusive in the Caribbean, and it’s the newest resort on the sought-after island of Antigua.  Marriott has officially added the new Royalton CHIC Antigua to the fast-growing All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, part of the brand’s Autograph […]