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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 […]
Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit Kicks Off in Miami
The region’s premier hotel and resort conference has kicked off in Coral Gables, Fla. this week. The 14th edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit is being held this week at the Loews Hotel in the Coral Gables […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a New “Urban Oasis”
For decades, the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel has been the most iconic place to stay in the country’s capital of Kingston. As the city grows as a tourism destination, the Pegasus is unveiling a brand-new look, repositioning itself as a new […]
New Chairman for Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman of its board of directors. The organization has announced the appointment of Vernon Jeffers Sr to the role, succeeding Dr Lorraine Raeburn. Raeburn had served in the role from […]
The Caribbean Is Leading the Global Travel Rebound
The Caribbean is leading the global rebound in travel, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys. International arrivals to the Caribbean for the first two months of 2023 are down by only one percent compared to the same period […]
A New Vision for the Impact of Caribbean Tourism
A leading Caribbean tourism official wants to see Caribbean nationals derive more benefits from the tourism industry, leading to greater “generational wealth” for residents of the region. Speaking at the first Global Tourism Resilience Conference, which was held in Kingston, Jamaica last […]
The 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean – 2023
All-inclusive resorts have never been more popular. Major brands around the world have been scrambling to add all-inclusive resorts to their portfolios, a nod to sizzling demand for the all-inclusive concept from travelers. But all-inclusive resorts have also never been […]