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From JetBlue to American Airlines, Antigua Set for Big Increase in US Flights

From its seemingly infinite number of perfect white-sand beaches to an enviable collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts to a dynamic culinary scene, there’s a reason travelers are flocking to the twin-island hotspot of Antigua and Barbuda. The big airlines clearly […]

Statia Eases Entry Rules

The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has eased its entry rules again, Caribbean Journal has learned. Regardless of vaccination status, all travelers must now show either a PCR test result 48 hours before departing their home airport for Statia or […]

Bonaire Just Eased Its Entry Requirements for Travelers

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has eased its entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Fully vaccinated travelers whose second vaccine dose or booster shot was given within the last 270 days will no longer be required to […]

Statia Further Eases Health Restrictions

The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has further eased its health restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island is now allowing a maximum of 50 people inside restaurants and bars, or 50 percent of full capacity. The island has also […]

Cayman Islands Eases Covid Restrictions

The Cayman Islands has eased some of its on-island Covid restrictions, That includes an increase in gathering limits to 500 people indoors and 1,000 people outdoors. Fully vaccinated travelers no longer have to do on-island testing on days 2, 5 […]

Bahamas’ Baha Mar Seeing Steady Increase in Demand for Residences

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Statia Eases Entry Rules for Travelers

The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has eased its entry rules for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new policy, which went into effect on Feb. 1, mandates a negative PCR test within 48 hours before departure to Statia. The […]

Negotiations to Relaunch on Caneel Bay Resort Lease

EHI Acquisitions and the U.S. Department of the Interior have agreed to re-enter negotiations on a long-term lease for the long-shuttered Caneel Bay Resort in St John, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from […]

Curaçao Seeing “Steady Increase” in Visitor Arrivals

The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao is starting to see a “steady increase” in tourist arrivals since first reopening its tourism sector in July, according to data from the Curaçao Tourist Board. The island received 8,195 stayover visitors in July […]

Highgate Acquires Trust Hospitality, Increases Caribbean Footprint

Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has acquired leading Caribbean-focused hotel company Trust Hospitality, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]

The Wailers Just Released Their First Album in 25 Years

Legendary reggae band The Wailers has released their first new album in more than 25 years. The new Sony Music Latin album, One World, has 14 songs, including the single “One World, One Prayer” produced by Emilio Estefan. Also featured […]

Saint Lucia to See “Significant Increase” in Hotel Room Stock

Saint Lucia is projecting what Prime Minister Allen Chastanet calls a “significant increase” in the island’s room stock over the medium term. The island’s growing hotel pipeline is headlined by the estimated $300 million Canelles Resort in Micoud, a project […]

Saint Lucia Seeing Increased Cruise Traffic

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been a busy holiday cruise season for Port Castries in Saint Lucia. The harbor has seen as much as five ships in port per day since the middle of December, officials told Caribbean Journal. […]

Barbados Set for Big Increase in Airlift

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados is primed for a significant increase in airlift to the island this month. American Airlines is set to launch a wave of new and expanded flights to the destination. “High-level airline partnerships have been […]

JetBlue Reports Big Traffic Increase

By the Caribbean Journal staff It was a very strong May for JetBlue Airways, according to the carrier’s latest traffic report. The New York City-based airline’s preliminary traffic results showed an 8.9 percent increase in traffic, on a capacity increase […]

Montserrat Eyes Cruise Increase

By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Montserrat is projecting an increase in cruise arrivals this season, officials said this week. Montserrat’s port focuses on small and medium-sized vessels “seeking unique lcocations not typically accessible to large cruise ships,” […]

Grenada Poised for Big Cruise Ship Increase

By Alexander Britell ST GEORGE’S – The Eastern Caribbean island of Grenada is poised to see a big jump in cruise ship calls this coming season. Grenada is expecting to see an additional 28 cruise ship calls in the 2017-2018 […]

Delta Increases San Juan Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta is ramping up its flight service to Puerto Rico as the island recovers from the damage caused by Hurricane Maria, the carrier said this weekend. Delta is now operating three roundtrip flights to San […]

Caribbean Airlines Increases Trinidad-St. Vincent Flights

Caribbean Airlines has expanded its service between Trinidad and St. Vincent. the carrier is now operating flights between Trinidad and St. Vincent five times per week on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. “This expansion will improve the frequency with […]

Carnival Releases New Beer

Carnival Cruise Line has created a special tropical-flavored beer served exclusively at Carnival Vista’s RedFrog Pub & Brewery. The new Miami Guava Wheat beer was unveiled at a recent shipboard ceremony, during which Carnival Vista’s expert brewmaster Colin Presby tapped […]

Antigua Looking to Increase Foreign Direct Investment

Antigua and Barbuda has launched a major new effort to ramp up foreign direct investment to the twin-island country, specifically in the services sector, according to Investment and Tourism Minister Asot Michael. The announcement came during Michael’s recent presentation at […]

Jimmy Buffett Just Released His Newest Album

A new release from the music superstar By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Let’s get real: You can only hear “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” before you start wishing he’d just hurry the heck up and get here already. […]

Nevis Projecting Increase in Cruise Calls

Nevis is projecting an increase in cruise traffic in the 2016-2017 cruise season, officials said this week. The island, whose cruise season began this week with the visit of the Azamara Quest, projects an additional 3,000 passengers this season due […]

WestJet Reports 12.3 Percent Increase in Traffic

Canadian air carrier WestJet released its June 2016 traffic numbers today, reporting a 12.3 percent increase in revenue passenger miles compared to the same period in 2015. The airline also announced a record load factor of 80.4 percent – a […]

Grenada to Make New Push for Increased Airlift

Grenada is looking to ramp up airlift to the island. The country has announced the formation of a new Airlift Committee helmed by former chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, Richard Strachan. Peter Fraser will serve as the deputy chairman […]

American Airlines Sees Slight Increase in Caribbean Traffic

By the Caribbean Journal Staff After months of decline, American Airlines reported a slight increase in traffic to Latin America and the Caribbean last month. The carrier reported 2.7 billion revenue passenger miles to Latin America and the Caribbean last […]

US Virgin Islands Braces for Increased Hotel Room Tax

Hoteliers in the US Virgin Islands are bracing for the introduction of an increased hotel tax on the island. The new hotel room tax will rise from 10 percent to 12.5 percent beginning Jan. 1, 2016. The tax rate will […]

JetBlue Shows Strong Traffic Increase

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue showed very strong traffic growth last month, according to the company’a latest data. Traffic in October increased by 11.1 percent year over year compared to October 2014, with a total of 3.35 billion revenue […]

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