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Hyatt Just Opened a New Hotel at Cancun International Airport

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Cancun is home to one of the busiest airports in the wider region, and now it has a signature hotel. Hyatt Place Cancun Airport has officially opened, becoming the first Hyatt Place in Quintana Roo and expanding Hyatt’s presence in one of Mexico’s busiest travel hubs. The new-build hotel sits adjacent to Cancun International Airport […]

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Expedia: Strong Interest in Caribbean for Winter Travel 

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The Caribbean is seeing strong interest from travelers for the upcoming winter season, according to new data from travel giant Expedia.  Recent searches for the upcoming winter season have jumped by 15 percent, compared to what was already a strong final quarter in 2021.  Compared to 2019, before the pandemic, Caribbean searches are up by […]

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Expedia: Cancun, Riviera Maya Lead Spring Travel Demand

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American travelers are eyeing Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean for spring getaways, according to a new report from travel giant Expedia.  The Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun and Isla Mujeres were the most-searched-for destinations on the company’s platforms for spring getaways.  Indeed, the company said it was already seeing an uptick in people […]

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Expedia: Jamaica Travel Demand Rising

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Almost three months after reopening its borders for international tourism, Jamaica continues to see an increase in travel demand, according to new data from Expedia. Searches for Jamaica’s travel hub of Montego Bay on Expedia Group’s digital platforms rose 15 percent last month, the travel company said this week. Jamaica has received more than 40,000 […]


Expedia: Cancun, Riviera Maya Lead Spring Travel Demand

Caribbean destinations are showing resilience amid the challenges of COVID-19, led by the tourism hub of Punta Cana, according to a new report from Expedia Group.  Searches for Caribbean destinations on Expedia Group sites had a positive increase last month, driven in large part by the Dominican Republic, long the region’s most popular destination by […]

Antigua and Barbuda’s Big Tourism Conference

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is set to hold its annual Showcase Antigua and Barbuda event, the destination’s leading travel trade show. Now in its sixth year, the event aims to increase tourism business from Antigua and Barbuda’s main source markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Latin America […]

Puerto Rico Is Seeing a Surge in Travel Demand

By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is seeing a surge in travel demand, according to numbers provided to Caribbean Journal by Expedia Group. Demand from both within the United States and abroad is up considerably, the travel giant said. That included a 63 percent year-over-year increase in demand for U.S. travelers for Puerto Rico, […]

Bahamas Travel Demand Is Booming

By the Caribbean Journal staff Travel demand for The Bahamas is booming so far in 2019, according to a new report from Expedia Group. The Bahamas saw a 43 percent growth in travel demand in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the first three months of 2018. That included an average booking window of […]

Expedia: Montego Bay Demand Is Surging

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Montego Bay is seeing a huge surge in travel demand, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by Expedia. The destination recorded growth of nearly 40 percent in package demand in the third quarter of 2018 compared to 2017, according to the travel giant. That was accompanied by […]

More Jamaica Vacations Are Being Booked on Mobile: Report

By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more Jamaica vacations are being booked on mobile devices, according to a new report from global travel giant Expedia Group. Jamaica saw a spike in mobile demand from January to June of 2018, according to a new report from the company. That was led by Negril, which saw […]

Expedia: Four Star Hotel Demand Surging in Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff Demand for four and five-star hotels is surging right now in the Caribbean, according to new data from Expedia Group. Demand for four and five-star-classified properties jumped in the first three quarters of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017, according to the company. Expedia’s findings analyzed data from […]

Expedia Reporting Jump in Cuba Hotel Demand

By the Caribbean Journal staff Demand is rising for hotel accommodations in Cuba, according to a new report from global travel giant Expedia. Since May of last year, Expedia says it has seen increased demand for Cuba accommodations, with growth across destinations on the island. That includes particularly strong performance in markets like Havana, Varadero […]