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The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach

What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]

The 10 Best New Hotels in the Caribbean for 2024

The Caribbean hotel pipeline isn’t slowing down, and that means another wave of hotels set to open their doors in 2024. Our list of the hottest new hotels for 2024 includes some that just opened their doors at the end […]

JSX Just Launched Its First-Ever Bahamas Flights

Semi-private airline JSX has launched its first-ever flights to The Bahamas. The airline has inaugurated its new route between Miami Opa-Locka airport and Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The flights are operating up to five days a week between Miami and Abaco. […]

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 […]

Grenada to Host Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference

Grenada will play host to the return of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Development conference next spring. The Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will be held from April 22-24, 2024 in Grenada, the first time the conference will have […]

Fortress’ $425 Million Hotel Rebuild in St Thomas

The iconic Frenchman’s Reef resort complex in the U.S. Virgin Islands was built in 1973 and was a beloved Caribbean resort before it was shuttered in 2017 due to the massive devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. To access […]

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 […]

“There are No Greater Bites to be Had Than in Grenada”

Grenada’s reputation as a foodie hotspot has only strengthened in recent years, as travelers begin to appreciate the destination’s unique culinary offerings. Now, Grenada is at it again, launching a new partnership with culinary star Chef Alexander Smalls. Smalls, a […]

St Kitts Is the New Epicenter of the Caribbean Farm-to-Table Movement

My spoon is a coconut shell. My bowl is a gourd. Lunch today is a soup of ground provisions, lentils and peas in a coconut milk broth, a vibrant taste of St Kitts. And it’s grown, prepared and served within […]

New Bermuda Tourism CEO to Lead Island’s Recovery Push

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer: Tracy Berkeley, who has been serving as the organization’s Interim CEO since June of last year. Berkeley, who has been with the Bermuda Tourism Authority since January 2020, will be […]

Learning to Love Sharks on Bimini in the Bahamas

Few species have as fearsome a reputation as sharks. But there’s far more to the story. Yes, a few shark species have a deserved reputation as ferocious hunters, but unless you’re a fish or a seal, your odds of ending […]

A Big Milestone for Cayman Islands Tourism

The Cayman Islands has reached a major milestone in its tourism recovery, Caribbean Journal has learned. Flight data shows that air capacity to the Cayman Islands through the first quarter of 2023 is higher than it was in the same […]

A New Caribbean “Guide” for Coral Reef Restoration

Healthy coral reefs aren’t just essential for the Caribbean ecosystem — they’re also vital for the Caribbean tourism economy. That’s the impetus behind a major new guide for coral reef restoration specifically aimed at the Caribbean tourism industry. The new “Guide,” […]

How US Virgin Islands Tourism Survived the Pandemic

The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the tourism industry at large, and on the cruise business in particular. As a region largely dependent on the cruise business, the Caribbean took an incredible economic hit. The U.S. Virgin Islands […]

Belize, Airbnb Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Belize Tourism Board, Caribbean Journal has learned. The aim of the agreement is to initiate “a mutual collaboration between both organizations to drive sustainable tourism in Belize through home sharing. ,” […]

WestJet Returns to Saint Lucia

Canadian carrier WestJet has officially returned to the Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The leisure airline relaunched service between Toronto and Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport this weekend. It marks the return of a third international carrier to the […]

In Dominica, A New Kind of Caribbean All-Inclusive Vacation

The Caribbean’s Nature Island is about to get its first-ever all-inclusive resort experience. But it’s also getting a new kind of all-inclusive vacation. Roseau’s signature Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort is launching a new all-inclusive program, one it bills […]

Delta Hotels by Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive in Mexico

Marriott’s first-ever Delta Hotels by Marriott all-inclusive resort has opened its doors in Mexico. The new Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit, an All-Inclusive Resort, is set on a hillside in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle in the Rivera Nayarit. It’s […]

Pair of Major Caribbean Resorts Sold

By Alexander Britell 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 today to unlock this […]

Grenada’s New Tourism Push Is All About Authentic Storytelling

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 […]

Anguilla Names New Destination Experience Manager

Anguilla’s Tourist Board has named a new Destination Experience manager, the ATB said in a statement. The organization has promoted Jameel Rochester to the role, in which he will be responsible for “engaging with Tourism stakeholders to develop and manage […]

American Airlines, Delta Expanding Flights to Antigua

More airlines are expanding their flights to Antigua and Barbuda for the winter as demand for the destination continues to rise, officials said this week. Air Canada made its return to Antigua this weekend, while more United States and United […]

An Inside Look at the Transformed Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

After a recent visit to the Dominican Republic by Caribbean Journal, it appears as though new COVID-19-related safety measures are making hotel guests feel comfortable booking at AMResorts’ two hottest properties in the country. CJ was on hand recently as […]

Secrets Royal Beach Resort Reopens in Punta Cana

Caribbean Journal was on hand this week as AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group company, officially reopened the all-inclusive Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana following a $36 million renovation. The reopening ceremony — which consisted of a traditional interpretation of the […]

Jamaica’s JAPEX Trade Show Is Going Virtual

JAPEX, Jamaica’s leading tourism trade show, is going virtual this year, the Jamaica Tourist Board announced this week. JAPEX, the Jamaica Product Exchange, will be held virtually from Nov. 9-10, with the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association and the Jamaica […]

Why We Bought a One-Way Ticket to Anguilla

If you haven’t gotten around to visiting Anguilla as yet, imagine an island the size of Manhattan with the population of just two high-rises, surrounded by 33 sugary white beaches, lapped by stunning turquoise waters ‒ with temps in the […]

British Airways to Launch Daily Barbados Flights From Heathrow

British Airways will soon be serving Barbados with year-round, daily flights out of London Heathrow, Barbados tourism officials confirmed this week. The year-round daily flights will launch Oct. 17, according to Barbados Tourism Minister Lisa Cummins. “For more than 15 […]

Antigua’s Pineapple Beach Club Is Reopening

The adults-only Pineapple Beach Club will reopen for business on July 10, 2020, according to Elite Island Resorts. The Antigua says that the health, safety and comfort of its guests are its top priorities. Prior to travelers’ arrival, their guest […]

In Antigua and Barbuda, a Must-Visit Caribbean Event for Foodies