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Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Is Surging in 2026, With Gains in Every Month So Far

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Caribbean hotels are filling more rooms in 2026, and the gains have continued through every month reported so far this year. Hotel occupancy across the region averaged 73.4 percent from January through July, a 5.4 percent year-over-year increase, according to the latest Caribbean hotel performance data from analytics firm STR. The monthly figures tell an […]

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Grenada Just Launched a Major New Voluntourism Program 

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It’s a growing industry trend: more and more travelers are looking for ways to connect more deeply to their destinations, with an eye toward making a positive impact on local communities.  And that’s precisely the thinking behind the newest initiative from the island of Grenada. The Eastern Caribbean destination has launched a new Voluntourism Program, […]

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Grenada’s New Tourism Push Is All About Authentic Storytelling

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Grenada has been open for tourism since last summer, and now the island’s making a new push to draw travelers — with a focus on authenticity.  It’s called Grenada Rocks, and the new campaign looks to highlight the island’s rich and diverse culture.  That’s “what many visitors are looking for,” says Kimron Corion, the Grenada […]

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Five Ways to Experience Grenada

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Grenada is one of the most deliciously diverse destinations in the Caribbean, with the aroma of its native spices wafting through the air and redolent in the fresh local cuisine served everywhere from local roadside stands to the finest hotels. Beaches, waterfalls, rushing rivers and colorful reefs provide a sublime backdrop for active outdoor adventures […]


Grenada’s New Tourism Push Is All About Authentic Storytelling

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations continues to surge. Grenada, which was named Caribbean Journal’s Destination of the Year in the 2017 Caribbean Travel Awards, has continued its surging performance with strong arrival growth so far in 2018, according to the latest numbers from the Grenada Tourism Authority. Stayover arrivals […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Carriacou

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Anne Campbell, who sent in this lovely shot of Hillsborough Beach on the Grenadian island of Carriacou. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Waters of Carriacou

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Careem Gilbert, who sent in this lovely shot of the waters off the island of Carriacou. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name […]

5 Little Islands to Visit in the Caribbean Right Now

We’ve made no secret in these pages of our love for tiny islands, the teeny, micro, minuscule places that overflow with melt-your-heart charm and carefree vibes. Because while some islands may have more hotels, more activities or just more square footage, these particular islands draw with their personality. Here are five little islands we think […]

This Cruise Line Just Added a New Caribbean Island

A new addition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The MV Adriana has added Carriacou to its cruise itinerary. The 350-passenger ship is expected to berth at Hillsborough, Carriacou on February 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The MV Adriana’s last call to Grenada was on December 30, 2015. This new schedule for 2016 adds […]

Fighting Climate Change in Carriacou

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has launched a climate change project in the boat-building community of Windward, Carriacou in Grenada. The government of Grenada and The Nature Conservancy have joined the UNEP in leadership of the project, “Building Capacity for Coastal Ecosystem Based Adaptation in Small Developing States,” which […]

A Major New Caribbean Biodiversity Project

USAID launches initiative By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Agency for International Development and The Nature Conservancy have launched a major new project aimed at protecting critical marine ecosystems in the Caribbean. USAID launched the $12.5 million Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Program on the Grenadian island of Carriacou. The five-year initiative “seeks to improve the management […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Paradise Beach in Carriacou

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Ralph Hirsch, who sent in this snapshot he took of Paradise Beach on the island of Carriacou in Grenada. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line. It could be the next one! — CJ