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This Caribbean Island Wants to Turn “Ash into Cash”

Above: the Soufriere Hills volcano By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat has long been defined by the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano, whose 1995 eruption forever changed its future. But today, the island wants to use the teeming energy […]

Jamaica Testing Conditional Cash Transfer Job Training Initiative

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is testing an on-the-job training initiative targeting families that participate in the country’s conditional cash transfer programme. The pilot project, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, will subsidize as many […]

Grenada Succeeds in Protecting Cash in US and Vacating Restraining Notices

By L Andrew S Riccio CJ Legal Contributor Grenada is an island nation better known for its beaches and diving than for petroleum production. But in 2004, RSM Production Corp., a US company, applied for a petroleum exploration license from […]

Antigua Seizes Cash in Airport Operation

Above: VC Bird International Airport By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Immigration Department, Customs Enforcement Department and Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy conducted a joint operation resulting in the seizure of $60,000 in cash at VC […]

In Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Market, a Shift Toward Gated Communities

Single family homes in the Caribbean are particularly popular these days for those looking for secure villas and enclaves, real estate experts say. And the emphasis is on security. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription […]

The Best Travel Agent Incentives in the Caribbean Right Now

In an effort to motivate its advisor partners, many top-notch Caribbean hotels are offering special perks for travel specialists who show initiative through bookings. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment […]

Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

This Montego Bay Resort Has a New Casino

The newest resort in Montego Bay, the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, has opened a new casino concept. The property, which just opened its doors at the end of last year ,has debuted what it calls a “cutting-edge gaming […]

Condo Sales Drive USVI Real Estate Market Rebound

Entering the second half of the year, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) recently released details on the first six months of business in 2023 courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands office. To access this content, subscribe now. […]

Cancun Has a New Visitor Tax

Cancun has been one of the hottest travel destinations in the hemisphere since the pandemic, and now the Mexican Caribbean tourism capital is making a major change for visitors. Effective this month, Cancun is now charging all visitors an $18.80 […]

Hilton Just Opened a New Affordable Hotel in the Dominican Republic

Hilton has added another new hotel in the Caribbean, this time a Hilton Garden Inn in the Dominican Republic. The company has debuted a new Hilton Garden Inn in the town of La Romana. The 130-room hotel overlooks Catalina Island […]

All-Inclusive Resorts Where You Can Stay on Marriott Bonvoy Points

Marriott’s alliance with Royalton Resorts and its acquisition of Elegant Hotels group in Barbados has greatly expanded the number of Caribbean resorts where its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program members can use their rewards points to book all-inclusive vacation stays. In […]

Hyatt’s New All-Inclusive Platform for Travel Advisors

By Dana Niland Hyatt’s inclusive Collection, the largest pool of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, is launching Confidant Collective, a new online platform featuring resources exclusively designed to cultivate opportunities for travel advisors. Complete with enhanced sales and marketing tools […]

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The Best Family All-Inclusive Resorts in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay is Jamaica’s capital of all-inclusive resorts, catering to every kind of traveler and most budgets. Some resorts are reserved for adults only, but whether your budget runs closer to beer or champagne, Montego Bay also offers an excellent […]

The Climate for Caribbean Home Financing

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The Cayman Islands Real Estate Market Is Leading the Caribbean

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 […]

Developer Shelves Plans for Kingston Residential Hotel

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The Best Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts for Under $200

All-inclusive resorts have been striving to outdo each other in offering luxury experiences, but there’s still a place to stay if you’re looking for the certainty of paying one low price for all your food, drink, and fun. The Dominican […]

Another Positive Month for Curacao Tourism

It was another positive month in what has been a very strong summer for tourism in Curacao. The month of July saw hotel occupancy of 73.7 percent, a 9 percentage-point jump compared to July 2019, before the pandemic, according to […]

MarineMax Is Buying 8 Marinas in the Caribbean

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The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2022

They’re the kinds of meals you savor. Not just when you’re finishing dessert, but months and years in advance. This is the experience diners are seeking when they come to any strong culinary destination, and, thankfully, the Caribbean is full […]

JetBlue Ups Offer to Acquire Spirit

JetBlue has announced that it has “enhanced” its proposal to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. The deal would amount to $33 per share, offering what JetBlue called “both superior financial value and greater certainty” than a competing offer by low-cost […]

Braemar Completes $193M Acquisition of Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach

Braemar Hotels and Resorts has completed its acquisition of the 96-room Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort in Puerto Rico. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or […]

Major Caribbean Ritz-Carlton Resort Sold

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Apple Leisure Group Sold for $2.7 Billion

Travel giant Apple Leisure Group has been sold for $2.7 billion. 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 […]

Fundamentals Remain “Strong” Across Puerto Rico’s Hotel Market