News Aruba Shaken By 4.9M Earthquake
Above: a graphic of the quake (United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba was shaken by a light earthquake on Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at around 3:34 PM local […]
Op-Ed: Leading Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean
By Ryan Peterson Op-Ed Contributor IT IS a truism that tourism is experiencing a tectonic transformation. In recent times, the global tourism and travel industry, and in particular, Small-Island Tourism-Economies (SITES) in the Caribbean have had to contend with a […]
Aruba Prime Minister on Hunger Strike
Above: Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman By Alexander Britell Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman is currently on a hunger strike, protesting alleged interference from the Dutch government in Aruba’s affairs. Tuesday was the fourth day of Eman’s hunger strike, following […]
News New CHTA President Begins Term
Above: Emil Lee (centre) with CHTA CEO Jeff Vasser and outgoing President Richard Doumeng By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has a new president. Emil Lee, general manager of the Princess Heights Hotel in St […]
Southwest Airlines Begins Flights to Three Caribbean Islands
Above: a Southwest Airlines plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines officially launched its first-ever international service on Tuesday with flights to three Caribbean destinations out of Baltimore. The company began service from Baltimore/Washington to Aruba, Montego Bay, Jamaica […]
A New Place to Stay in Aruba
Above: a studio deluxe at the Bubali Bliss Studios in Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba has a new boutique accommodation: the Bubali Bliss Studios. The 10-unit property consists of 10 apartments and studios in what it calls a […]
Best of the Caribbean The Best Caribbean Beaches for Everything
When you think about heading to the beach, you might think about doing nothing. We are quite the opposite. We go to beaches for a purpose, and in the Caribbean we are fortunate to have a beach for just about […]
Holiday Inn Aruba Resort Completes Renovation Project
Above: the Holiday Inn Resort Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Holiday Inn Aruba Resort has completed a $20 million renovation project, the property announced this week. The nearly 600-room InterContinental Hotels Group property, which is located on the […]
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