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The CHTA Has a New Caribbean Travel Specialist Program
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has unveiled a new program for travel advisors focused on the Caribbean, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. It’s called the Caribbean Travel Specialist Program, and the goal is to “heighten awareness of the Caribbean […]
Kimpton’s New Dominican Republic Hotel Has a Rooftop Pool and 500 Years of History
It’s still one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean, despite sitting in the heart of a well-known capital: the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was founded in 1498 and today is a pastiche of […]
The Best Marriott Hotels in Puerto Rico For Every Kind of Traveler
The evening salsa of Old San Juan. The cheerful twilight chirp of the coqui frog. The decadent delight that is mofongo. The lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and diverse wildlife of El Yunque. There are countless reasons why Puerto Rico is […]
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Has a Dynamic New President
One of the Caribbean’s most dynamic hoteliers has a major new post: president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Sanovnik Destang, the executive director of the Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio in Saint Lucia, has been elected as the organization’s […]
The Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference Is Coming to Antigua
The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is coming to the land of 365 beaches. Next May, Antigua and Barbuda is hosting the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference. The announcement was made during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State […]
Jamaica’s Two Newest Resorts Now Have an Opening Date
You may not be familiar with Green Island, set off the highway between Montego Bay and Negril on the western corner of Jamaica. But a pair of new resorts mean the area will likely soon be on the radar of […]
How Aruba Keeps Making Travelers “Happy”
Those beaches. The kitesurfing. The art galleries. The chef’s tables. The boutique hotels. The happy. There’s a reason, after all, why Aruba is more popular than ever. Of course, if you come here, you know it’s not just one reason. […]
A Massive New All-Inclusive Resort Just Opened in Cancun
Maybe you know the Hard Rock Punta Cana. Or the UNICO Riviera Maya. Or the Nobu in Los Cabos. Now the company behind some of the region’s most popular resorts has opened another new destination: AVA. The all-inclusive AVA Resort […]
A New Secrets All-Inclusive Is Coming to Aruba Next Year
The long-awaited debut of Secrets’ first Dutch Caribbean resort is planned for next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Secrets Bay Beach Aruba, which has been in development for years, is expected to open in 2025, according to parent […]
Aruba Tourism Is Sizzling Right Now
From the cultural renaissance in San Nicolas to the emergent energy of downtown Oranjestad, Aruba has never been hotter. The Dutch Caribbean island has been one of the most popular destinations in the hemisphere since the pandemic, and that continues […]
Jamaica Just Hosted the Largest Caribbean Travel Marketplace Ever
Jamaica’s hosting of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s flagship event, the 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace The event brought to the island 1,200 delegates from 45 countries. “We’re very pleased with the response from our suppliers and buyers alike, […]
In Montego Bay, Envisioning a New Caribbean Tourism Landscape
The upcoming Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Travel Forum will envision a “new tourism landscape” for the region. This year’s forum, the third annual edition of the event, will be held to kick off the CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace […]
The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua
Sipping on an ice-cold Negroni on a warm Caribbean afternoon, peering out at the super yachts in the Caribbean Sea, a DJ set bumping in the background. This is precisely the purpose of the Caribbean’s newest (and most exciting) rooftop […]
The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots
You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […]
How Travelers Can Save Right Now at This New-Look Jamaica Hotel
From a revamped poolsacpe to a transformed aesthetic, Kingston’s venerable Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has entirely new look — and now the popular Jamaica hotel is launching a special way for travelers to save. The Courtleigh has unveiled a new “book […]
Jamaica Says Visitors Arrivals Are Booming
Total visitor arrivals to Jamaica — including the combination of air and cruise passengers — topped 4 million last year, a new record for the Caribbean island, according to local tourism officials. The country’s 4.1 million visitors represented a 16 […]
A Massive New All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Cancun This Summer
One of the largest hotels in the Caribbean is set to open its doors in the Mexican hotspot of Cancun, with the planned debut of the 1,743-room AVA Resort Cancun. The property, the latest by the AIC Hotel Group, whose […]
Caribbean’s Top Hotel Investment Conference Returning to Miami
The Caribbean’s premier hotel investment conference is returning again to Miami this April. CHRIS, the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit, will run from April 22-23 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The event has more than 450 registered delegates, […]
This Kingston, Jamaica Hotel Just Completed a $2M Renovation
One of Kingston’s top hotels has just completed a significant renovation and rebranding, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites has finished a $2 million renovation program, one that began in December 2022. The project included upgrades to […]
Saint Lucia’s Sanovnik Destang Named President of Caribbean Hotel Association
Sanovnik Destang, executive director of Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts, has been named president-elect of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Destang, a former winner of Caribbean Hotelier of the Year in the Caribbean Travel Awards, will lead the 500-member […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024
It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]
From Jamaica to the Dominican Republic, the Best Golf and Spa Resorts
A majority of luxury resorts in the Caribbean offer spa services; far fewer have golf courses, and the list of resorts with both great golf and top-notch spas is shorter still. For many couples, though, these kinds of resorts can […]
Caribbean Moment: On the Sand at Baby Beach, Aruba
It’s a tucked-away crescent bay at the very southern tip of Aruba: Baby Beach, a sparkling turquoise beach that’s become one of the island’s most sought-after stretches of sand. Baby Beach, close to the island’s up-and-coming cultural hotspot of San […]
Hilton Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
Hilton has officially opened its newest all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean: the Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe in Cancun. The new Hilton is a rebranding of the former Royal Uno all-inclusive resort, formerly belonging to the Royal Resorts portfolio. The 540-room […]
How to Save at This Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica
It’s the most renowned place to stay in Jamaica’s capital: the Jamaica Pegasus, which is celebrating its 50th year in Kingston. And now it’s easier than ever to stay there, whether you’re a business traveler or looking for a culture-filled […]
How the “Aruba Effect” Is Creating Sustained Tourism Growth
“You leave Aruba as a different person. You’ll see. There’s a normal you, then an Aruba you.” That was the feeling from Luis Perez, a repeat visitor to Aruba, who took part in a recent study the Aruba Tourism Authority […]
Hilton Is Adding a New All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
Hilton is on a major all-inclusive expansion push in the Caribbean, centered on one particular destination: the Mexican Caribbean, with new properties from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. Now, the company is adding another new all-inclusive, having signed a management […]
This Montego Bay All-Inclusive Has a “Hurricane Guarantee”
Hurricane season is upon us, and that means, well, a bit of extra monitoring when planning your summer Caribbean trip. One Montego Bay resort is helping to take a bit of the worry out of the process, with the Caribbean’s […]