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Aruba Ends Curfew, Relaxes Local Measures

Aruba has slightly relaxed its local health measures, according to the island’s tourism authority.  Most notably, the island has officially ended the curfew it implemented in August.  All establishments can now stay open until midnight, while casinos can remain open […]

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CJI Conversation: Jose Carlos Azcarraga, CEO of Mexico's Grupo Posadas

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Grupo Posadas is already the largest hotel operator in Mexico, but Jose Carlos Azcarraga, CEO of the company, said that is not enough. In a recent Q&A with Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) following […]

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Turks and Caicos Now Requires All Travelers 16+ to Be Vaccinated

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Turks and Caicos’ new vaccination rules have officially taken effect, headlined by a new vaccination requirement for incoming travelers. The British Overseas Territory is now requiring all visitors 16 and over to show proof of full vaccination in order to […]

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Puerto Rico Air Traffic Keeps Surging

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Puerto Rico’s dramatic surge in air passenger traffic has shown no signs of slowing down.  The island’s primary airport, Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, reported passenger traffic of 935,781 in August, which represented a 14.8 percent improvement over the same […]

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St Maarten Has a New Minister of Tourism

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St Maarten has a new Minister of Tourism, following the swearing-in of new Minister Roger Lawrence.  Lawrence’s portfolio also includes Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications.  “We need to create stable instruments of cooperation to develop and promote our tourism sector,” […]


A Brand-New Resort Just Opened on the Island of Statia

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In a significant boost to its tourism, the Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has opened its first full-fledged resort hotel.  The new Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort officially opened its doors at the beginning of this month.  The resort […]


Caribbean Airlines Relaunching More Flights in October

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Caribbean Airlines is set to relaunch more flights from New York in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. That will include service from New York to Trinidad, with the option of a connection to nearby St Vincent.  The flight schedule is […]

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Jamaica Vaccinates 2,000 More Tourism Workers

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Jamaica has vaccinated more than 2,000 tourism workers in its latest vaccination drive.  The total came after just three days, using one of three vaccines made available as part of the newly-established Tourism Vaccination Task Force.  That included 1,200 workers […]


Why Martinique Is the Best-Kept Secret in Caribbean Snorkeling

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Martinique is mostly known for its magnificent beaches, its hikes and its impressive waterfalls; the impetuous volcano Mount Pelée; the rum, the colors, the music; l’art de vivre.  But we often forget to talk about what is happening under the […]


Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Has a New GM

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The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar resort in Puerto Rico has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular golf resort has tapped Charlie Kingston to the role, succeeding general manager Nils Stolzlechner, who is retiring.  Kingston served […]

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Cana Rock’s New Dominican Republic Project Eyes 2023 Debut

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Construction is well underway for one of Cana Rock’s most anticipated developments in the Dominican Republic. BluMarina Suites & Plaza, developed by Cana Rock, has apartments ranging from $113,399.00 to $402,59.00. The project […]


Margaritaville St Somewhere Resort Holbox Plans December Debut

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Margaritaville’s newest resort brand is making a December debut in the Caribbean.  The company will open its new St Somewhere Resort Holbox, set at the edge of the Yucatan peninsula where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico.  The […]


These Caribbean Resorts Require Proof of Vaccination For Guests 16+

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Elite Island Resorts’ portfolio of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts now requires all guests 16 and over to show proof of vaccination.  The new policy, first announced last month, officially took effect this week.  The company had initially set the threshold at […]