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US Virgin Islands Tourism IS Off to a Strong Start in 2024
US Virgin Islands tourism is off to a very strong start this year, according to data provided by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Overseas arrivals in the USVI were up 21 percent in the first quarter of 2024, as […]
Caribbean Hotels Keep Filling Up as Travel Demand Strengthens
It was a very strong March for the Caribbean hotel industry, according to the newest data from hotel analytics firm STR. Hotel occupancy was 76.4 percent last month, a sizable 7.3 percent jump over March 2023 — a very strong […]
The Cayman Islands Is Planning a New Boutique Cruise Destination
Set 90 miles from the Cayman Islands’ tourism hub in Grand Cayman, a new cruise destination could soon be emerging in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands is planning to develop a cruise pier on the island of Cayman Brac, Caribbean […]
Montego Bay, Jamaica Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference Next Month
Hotel companies. Tour operators. Airlines. Tourist boards. Meeting planners. Travel advisors. Media professionals. Caribbean Travel Marketplace is the world’s biggest Caribbean travel conference, and it’s back again this year in the heart of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This year’s Caribbean Travel […]
How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism
On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice. This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]
US Virgin Islands Set to Host Major Caribbean Investment Conference
The US Virgin Islands is set to host a major Caribbean hotel investment conference. The 2023 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit, CHICOS, is being hosted Nov. 12-14 at the newly-opened Westin Beach Resort and Spa […]
Visitors Keep Flocking to the Island of Jamaica
Visitors just keep flocking to the island of Jamaica, with the destination reporting its 10th consecutive quarter of positive tourism growth. In the third quarter, Jamaica reported just under 683,000 stopover visitors, a 5.5 percent increase compared to the third […]
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 […]
US Virgin Islands Hotel Investment Is Heating Up
The US Virgin Islands hotel market is heating up as the territory’s efforts to promote hotel development and investment are paying off. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment […]
United Airlines Adds Year-Round Flights to Meet “Huge” Barbados Demand
In a significant boost to Barbados’ continued tourism renaissance, United Airlines has announced plans to launch year-round service to the island from two major cities in the United States. United will now be operating year-round, nonstop flights from both Newark […]
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 […]
Antigua and Barbuda Seeing “Significant” Airlift Demand
Antigua and Barbuda is seeing record-breaking tourism numbers, and that’s leading to “significant” demand for new routes to the destination from global airlines. To continue the destination’s push, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism officials, led by Minister of Tourism, Investment, Civil […]
Major Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference Coming to Miami
By Joe Pike. Special Contributor to CJI The Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) is set to kick off its 14th annual event in Florida this May, bringing together an unrivaled collection of the region’s top hotel and tourism […]
Caribbean Week Is Returning to New York
The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s popular Caribbean Week event is coming back to New York this summer. This year will be the first time Caribbean Week has been held since the onset of the pandemic. It will run from June 5-8, […]
Barbados Readying for Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is coming to Barbados this May, with the return of Caribbean Travel Marketplace. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s signature event will be held May 9-11 on the island, just the second time it has […]
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 […]
In Bonaire, an Unforgettable Caribbean Summer Festival
Maybe you’ve been to a rum festival. Maybe you’re just beginning a journey into the world of premium rum. Or maybe you’re just looking for a new kind of beach vacation. Either way, Bonaire Rum Week should be on your […]
Jamaica Is Hosting a Landmark Global Tourism Resilience Conference
Jamaica is hosting a first-of-its-kind conference in Kingston next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The first-ever Global Tourism Resilience Conference is an initiative of the country’s Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center at the University of the West Indies […]
Barbados to Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace in 2023
The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is coming to Barbados this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference will be held in Barbados May 9-11, 2023. The annual event, which was held last […]
10 Caribbean Hotel and Residential Projects to Keep an Eye On
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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 targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
What’s Ahead for Caribbean Real Estate in 2023?
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Since the onset of the pandemic, the Caribbean has been one of the hottest real estate markets in the world. But does the future hold for the market after nearly three years of […]
Top Caribbean Rum Festival Returning to Bonaire in 2023
If you’ve been to a rum festival, you’re familiar with the routine. A large indoor conference hall, crowded booths, typically thousands of miles from the Caribbean. But if you love rum, there is another option: Bonaire Rum Week. The Caribbean’s […]
The USVI Is Growing Faster Than Any Other Caribbean Destination
It’s been an exemplar for the Caribbean in the post-Covid tourism world, and the US Virgin Islands continues to see outstanding tourism performance. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. The US Virgin Islands has actually seen the highest increase […]
St Kitts Is the Caribbean’s Buzziest Destination Right Now
The buzz keeps growing for the Caribbean island of St Kitts, fresh off a newly-launched destination identity and a slew of global accolades. Last month, St Kitts launched the island’s major new brand campaign: Venture Deeper, zeroing in on its […]
Antigua and Barbuda: “Unprecedented” Tourism Numbers
Antigua and Barbuda continues to see record-breaking tourism numbers, officials told Caribbean Journal. “After a difficult two years, the tourism industry is seeing the pent-up demand for travel, and we’re delighted to say that Antigua and Barbuda is at the […]
The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination
It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands. And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in […]
Jamaica Tourism Continues Strong Recovery
Jamaica’s already-strong tourism recovery is continuing, even in the face of new global challenges. The island’s summer 2022 totals eclipsed its pre-pandemic highs set in 2019, and Jamaica is now reporting nearly $6 billion in tourism earnings since its 2020 […]
Caribbean Travel Marketplace Kicks Off in Puerto Rico
The Caribbean’s leading travel conference kicks off this week in Puerto Rico. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is back in person for the first time since the beginning of 2020, gathering buyers and suppliers from around […]
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