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From Puerto Rico to Punta Cana, the Caribbean’s Busiest Airports
Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is the busiest airport in the Caribbean, according to new data from analytics firm ForwardKeys. The airport, which has seen sizzling passenger traffic growth so far in 2023, is the 80th-busiest airport the […]
Cancun Is the Caribbean’s Busiest Airport
Cancun International Airport is the busiest airport in the wider Caribbean region, according to data from analytics firm ForwardKeys. While it may not be a surprise to those who have been following the Mexican Caribbean’s sizzling growth since the onset […]
Punta Cana Airport, the Caribbean’s Busiest Air Hub, Is Making Changes
The Caribbean’s busiest airport is planning major improvements to its customer experience this year, headlined by the implementation of U.S. Customs and Immigration PreClearance. Punta Cana, which is the most popular destination in the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean […]
St Maarten Just Had Its Busiest Cruise Day of 2018
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten just had its busiest cruise day of the year, according to Port St Maarten. Just in time for Boxing Day, the destination welcomed seven cruise ships. Six vessels were moored at the two […]
The Caribbean’s Busiest Cruise Port Gets Bigger
Carnival Expands in Cozumel With $20 Million New Berth By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Corporation has expanded its operations in Cozumel with the launch of a third berth at its pier at Puerta Maya. Puerto Maya is the Caribbean […]
From the US Virgin Islands to Aruba, Caribbean Travel Is Booming
First there was the breakout after restrictions were lifted. Then there was all that pent-up travel demand. Through each phase of the post-pandemic period, travelers have continued flocking to the Caribbean. It’s the sign of a resilient global destination, and […]
San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Cruise Port Is Getting a Makeover
It’s one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean: the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where cruise passengers flock for the city’s mix of historic charm, towering colonial forts and vibrant culture. Following a major new investment, a new […]
Jamaica Adding New Automated Passport Kiosks
In a a bid to expedite processing at two of the Caribbean’s busiest airports, Jamaica is adding new automated passport control kiosks in Kingston and Montego Bay. The new kiosks aim to “streamline passenger flow,” according to a statement from […]
Cancun International Aiport Handled 32 Million Passengers Last Year
Passenger traffic at Cancun International Airport topped 32 million travelers last year, according to newly-released data from ASUR, which manages the airport. The airport handled 32.75 million passengers in 2023, a 7.9 percent increase compared to 2022, according to the […]
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, […]
More New Daily Nonstop Flights to Cancun
Another day, another new flight to Cancun, Mexico’s tourism superpower. Cancun International Airport has seen passenger traffic of 27 million so far this year, a 9.1 percent increase over the same period last year – cementing its place as the […]
United Is Adding More Flights to Cancun This Winter
Cancun is home to one of the fastest-growing airports in the Caribbean, and the Mexican Caribbean hotspot is getting even more flights this winter. United Airlines is ramping up its service to Cancun, with plans to offer more than 200 […]
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 […]
American Airlines Is Adding More Flights to Tortola, BVI
American Airlines is adding more flights to the British Virgin Islands, in a sign of continued growth in demand for its new Miami-Tortola route. The carrier is expanding to three peak-day flights between Miami and Tortola from Dec. 20-Jan. 7, […]
Jamaica Eyes New “Boutique” Cruise Port
Jamaica is looking to develop the Ken Wright Pier in Port Antonio, eyeing the port as a “boutique” style cruise for small-ship and luxury cruise lines. The plan is to position the port as a small-ship and mega yacht destination […]
Nassau, Bahamas Has a Brand-New Cruise Port
The Caribbean’s top cruise destination has unveiled a completely reimagined destination in the heart of the Bahamian capital: after three years, the new Nassau Cruise Port is open. The new-look port in Nassau has a sixth cruise berth, a new […]
Dominican Republic Airport Reopens After Runway Remodel
One of the Dominican Republic’s busiest airports has reopened following a runway remodeling project. The work is part of a broader $4.5 million project that includes new approach lights, a new central section of the runway and new horizontal signaling, […]
Expedia: Punta Cana Leading Spring Break Travel Demand
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is leading travel demand for Spring Break 2023, according to new data from Expedia. The company said travelers were already planning their spring getaways, with Punta Cana seeing the biggest increase in demand. Searches for Punta […]
Frontier’s New Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas
Frontier Airlines has launched a new nonstop route to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ultra-low-cost carrier just kicked off a new route between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, The Bahamas. The new […]
Antigua Eyes “Promising” Cruise Season
Antigua is projecting a “promising” cruise season in 2022-2023, according to officials at the Antigua Cruise Port. The Port is forecasting 345 calls for a total of 616,419 passengers by the end of the peak cruise season. And January 2023 […]
New Operator for Top Puerto Rico Cruise Port
It’s one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean, and now the popular San Juan Cruise Port is set ofr a major transformation. Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, has signed a 30-year concession agreement […]
Carnival Cruise Line Tops 3 Million Passengers Since Restart
Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed more than three million passengers since its July 2021 restart, the company said this week. The news comes after what Carnival said was the “biggest booking week” in the cruise line’s 50-year history this past […]
Major Caribbean Hotel Sold; Will Become a Marriott
One of the signature hotels in Puerto Rico has been sold, Caribbean Journal has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for […]
St Maarten Continues Cruising Rebound
Long one of the Caribbean’s busiest cruise ports, St Maarten is in the midst of a full-fledged cruising comeback. Six cruise ships will be calling at Port St Maarten through the end of this month alone, according to officials. That […]
A New $210 Million Resort Project in the Dominican Republic
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Frontier Airlines Is Adding Two New Routes to St Maarten
St Maarten is set for a boost this summer with the addition of two new nonstop routes on Frontier Airlines, Caribbean Journal has learned. The low-cost carrier will kick off new nonstop routes from both Miami and Orlando to St […]
Frontier Airlines Launching New Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Frontier Airlines is expanding again in the Caribbean, with the low-cost carrier set to launch new flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. In May, Frontier will launch new service from Miami to Montego Bay, Jamaica. “We’re excited […]
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