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Grupo Piñero’s Big Growth
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grupo Piñero, the parent company of Bahia Principe, had a very strong 2017, according to the company’s latest data report. The group reported an eight percent sales increase compared to 2016, marking the sixth year […]
Expedia: Montego Bay Seeing Big Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican destination of Montego Bay saw big growth in the first half of 2017, according to the latest data from travel giant Expedia. Montego Bay saw nearly 20 percent growth in the first half, […]
JetBlue Airways Traffic Shows Big Growth
After a mixed first quarter, JetBlue Airways showed significant traffic growth in April, according to the New York City-based carrier’s latest data report. JetBlue reported just under 4.07 billion revenue passenger miles in April, an 8.2 percent increase compared to […]
Grenada Seeing Big Growth in US Tourist Arrivals
Grenada is reporting very strong growth out of the United States tourism source market, according to new figures released this week. Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell reported in a national address that Grenada had seen a 32 percent increase […]
This Dominican Republic Destination Has Big Growth Plans
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Dominican Republic’s less-heralded tourism destinations is primed for growth. A number of hotel companies and investors have expressed interest in the area of Juan Dolio, a one of the beachfront destinations on […]
WestJet Seeing Big Traffic Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian carrier WestJet had big traffic numbers in August, according to the latest data report from the company. WestJet reported 2.73 billion revenue passenger miles last month, an 8.1 percent increase compared to the same […]
Dominican Republic’s Amber Cove Seeing Big Cruise Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s newest cruise port is seeing significant growth this summer, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The Amber Cove port, which is located in Puerto Plata, saw a total […]
Bermuda’s Big Tourism Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda tourism surged in 2017, buoyed by the island’s hosting of the America’s Cup race, according to new data. The island reported 270,000 air arrivals in 2017, a 10 percent increase year over year, according […]
Bogota’s Big Hotel Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff Colombia’s tourism investment has been surging in recent years, most notably in the Caribbean coastal town of Cartagena. But the country’s increasingly hip capital is seeing a hotel boom of its own. Bogota has more […]
Norwegian Continues to See Big Traffic Growth
Low-cost carrier Norwegian continues to show strong traffic growth, according to the company’s latest monthly report. Norwegian carried more than 2.9 million passengers in May, an increase of 11 percent compared to the same month in 2016. The carrier has […]
Allegiant Sees Big Traffic Growth
Low-cost carrier Allegiant is reporting big growth, according to the company’s latest passenger traffic data. Allegiant carried 1.01 million passengers in April, up 20.1 percent from the 841,785 passengers it carried in April 2016. Revenue passenger miles grew by 16.2 […]
Dominican Republic Reporting Big Cruise Growth
The Dominican Republic is reporting big growth in cruise passenger arrivals, according to the latest data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The Caribbean’s most popular stayover tourism destination reported 580,000 cruise passengers so far this year, which represents a […]
Jamaica Has Big Tourism Growth Plans
Jamaica is looking for serious sustained growth over the next five years, according to Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett. The Minister, who said the country’s summer tourist season had enjoyed an auspicious start, said the country was targeting growth at a […]
Dominican Republic Showing Big Cruise Growth
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic is showing significant growth in cruise arrivals, according to the latest data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism. The destination has reported a 64 percent increase in cruise passenger arrivals in 2015, […]
Guadeloupe Reporting Big Cruise Growth
Above: Pointe a Pitre By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Guadeloupe is reporting strong growth in its cruise sector. The French Department’s Pointe a Pitre port is home to three Costa Cruises ships, and just celebrated 20 years of strong partnership […]
Carnival is Making Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Bigger
In what is expected to be a massive boost for Grand Bahama, Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of building a brand-new cruise destination on the island called Celebrtaion Key, which is slated to open in 2025. Now, Carnival […]
Jamaica Is Expecting Its Biggest Winter Travel Season Ever
It’s been a record-breaking year for travel in Jamaica, and now the island is projecting an even stronger winter season. The 2023-2024 season, which effectively kicks off this week, is projected to bring in more than one million stopover visitors, […]
St Kitts Is Expecting a Big Cruise Season
It’s one of the top cruise ports in the Caribbean: Port Zante, the popular stop on the island of St Kitts. Now one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the region is expecting another big years, tourism officials said this […]
Cancun Passenger Growth Starting to Slow Down
Cancun passenger traffic is starting to see a bit of a slowdown, according to new data from Mexico-based ASUR. Passenger traffic at Cancun International Airport was 2.17 million in September, a 0.5 percent decline over the same period in 2022. […]
The Bahamas Is Seeing “Explosive” Visitor Growth
Tourism is booming in The Bahamas, with visitor numbers ahead of where they were before the onset of the pandemic. The country’s erformance has outpaced projections for the first seven months of 2023, with more than 5.89 million total visitors […]
A Big Birthday for the Caribbean’s Tiniest Airport
It’s home to the shortest commercial runway on earth: the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba, just 400 meters in length. And this week, the island’s Juancho E Yrausquin Airport is celebrating its 60th birthday. The airport has played an integral […]
Anguilla’s Big Culinary Festival Is Coming Back
Anguilla’s popular new culinary festival is making its return in 2024, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Anguilla Culinary Experience will be held May 23-26, 2024, an action-packed event featuring chefs’ dinners, resort parties, beach barbecues and cooking competitions. Tickets will […]
For Spirit Airlines, Another Big Puerto Rico Expansion
Airlines have been zeroing in on Puerto Rico since the onset of the pandemic, with the island’s surging visitor arrivals attracting a wave of new nonstop routes from the mainland United States. Now, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, which has been […]
Hilton Is Planning a Big Expansion in Puerto Rico
Hilton is planning a significant expansion of its hotel portfolio in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal […]
St Thomas, St Croix Seeing Strong Cruise Growth
Both St Thomas and St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands are seeing continued cruise growth, according to new data from the USVI Department of Tourism. St Thomas received more than 1.6 million cruise passengers through its two ports […]
The Caribbean Vacation Is Back in a Big Way
It began when the Caribbean was the first global destination to see any of its destinations reopen for tourism at the peak of the pandemic. Quickly, travelers around the world were drawn to the Caribbean, for the region’s outstanding health-protocol […]
Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean
It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]
A Big Milestone for Cayman Islands Tourism
The Cayman Islands has reached a major milestone in its tourism recovery, Caribbean Journal has learned. Flight data shows that air capacity to the Cayman Islands through the first quarter of 2023 is higher than it was in the same […]
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