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Rum Journal: A New Kind of Rum from the Dominican Republic 

The rum world is changing rapidly. As the category continues to premiumize, producers are relentlessly searching for new ways to cultivate interesting expressions. From special-cask finishes to single-origin rums, there are countless ways to create a unique sugarcane spirit.  That […]

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Bonaire Is Hosting Its First International Tourism Conference 

Bonaire is set to host its first-ever international tourism conference later this month, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Bonaire International Tourism Conference, which runs from Sept. 25-30, will welcome wholesalers, tour operators, travel agents and tourism partners from both Europe […]

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Wyndham Alltra to Open First Dominican Republic All-Inclusive 

The new Wyndham Alltra brand is opening its first-ever all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new Wyndham Alltra Samana will be opening its doors in the third quarter of this year, managed by Playa Hotels […]

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The Caribbean’s First Theme Park Resort Is In Punta Cana  

Katmandu Park, the first true theme park in the Caribbean, is opening at the beginning of next year in Punta Cana.  The $350 million project is the brainchild of Falcon’s Beyond, a global entertainment company, and Melia Hotels International, the […]

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IHG Is Adding All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica, Dominican Republic 

It seems like just about every major hotel brand has entered the all-inclusive space in recent years, from Hilton to Hyatt. But now another major hotel company is getting into the action.  IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced a long-term […]

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Five Top Dominican Republic Resorts Close for Hurricane Repairs 

Five major resorts in the Dominican Republic have closed in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.  Hyatt’s flagship Dominican Republic resorts, the Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana, both managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts, are closing “for a period of […]

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$25 Million Astor Penthouse Hits the Market in the Dominican Republic

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to Read […]

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New Caribbean Airline Launches in the Dominican Republic 

A new Caribbean airline has launched in the Dominican Republic, with plans for its first flights this spring.  It’s called Arajet, and it’s being billed as the “first ultra-low-cost airline in the Caribbean region.” The company is a full-fledged relaunch […]

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Air Europa Launches New Dominican Republic Flights

Air Europa has launched new flights to the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Spain-based carrier has kicked off new service between Madrid and Samana.  It’s the first flight from Madrid to the increasingly hot destination in the Dominican […]

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New Dominican Republic-Martinique Flights

Caribbean carrier Sky High Aviation Services has launched its first-ever service to Martinique.  The carrier is now operating two flights each week between Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Fort-de-France, Martinique.  They service is running on Mondays and Thursdays, according to […]

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Club Med Reopens Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort

One of the major all-inclusive hotels in the Dominican Republic has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, the all-inclusive company’s newest Caribbean resort, began welcoming back guests this week.  “Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda […]

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All-Inclusive Secrets Cap Cana Reopens in the Dominican Republic

The Secrets Cap Cana resort has officially reopened in the Dominican Republic’s most exclusive enclave.  The 457-room all-inclusive resort began welcoming guests again on July 15.  The move comes after the Dominican Republic relaunched its tourism industry on July 1.  […]

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Kimpton Opens First of Five New Key West Resorts

The Conch Republic is officially the new home of the first in what will be a portfolio of five new Kimpton-branded Key West resorts.  InterContinental Hotel Group’s fast-expanding Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants brand has launched the new Winslow’s Bungallows hotel.  […]

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Six Senses’ First-Ever Caribbean Resort Breaks Ground in Grenada

The first-ever Six Senses resort in the Caribbean has officially broken ground on the island of Grenada.  The new project is the latest by the region’s hottest luxury hotel developer, Range Developments, the company behind the celebrated Park Hyatt St […]

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The Dominican Republic Is Getting Its First Hyatt Place

The Hyatt Place brand is coming to the Dominican Republic’s capital of Santo Domingo, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The first-ever Hyatt Place in the country will open in the third quarter of 2024, according to a statement from Hyatt Hotels […]

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Hyatt Opens New Dominican Republic Resorts

Hyatt has officially opened a pair of new all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with Playa Hotels and Resorts. The new Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana have opened in the tony Cap Cana enclave […]

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The Dominican Republic Has a New All-Inclusive Club Med

A new Club Med all-inclusive resort has made its debut on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic.  It’s called Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, and its the first of the company’s luxe Exclusive Collection to open in the Americas.  […]

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Club Med to Debut New Dominican Republic Resort in November

By the Caribbean Journal staff A highly-anticipated new Club Med resort is set to open in the Dominican Republic in November. The new Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, the first of Club Med’s “Exclusive Collection” in the Americas, will officially […]

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New Dominican Republic Adults-Only Resort Breaks Ground

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new adults-only resort project has officially broken ground in the Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina laid the first stone for construction of the new Hotel Pure Salt Orchidarium, which will be located […]

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The Dominican Republic Has a Serious New Spa

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s greatest luxury hotels has debuted a major new spa: the first-ever Natura Bisse-branded spa in the world. The Dominican Republic’s Eden Roc Cap Cana has unveiled the new $2 million, 30,000-square-foot […]

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Excellence Is Opening a New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts is expanding again with a new all-inclusive resort in the heart of the Dominican Republic’s most popular destination. The company has unveiled plans to open a new luxury all-inclusive […]

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The Dominican Republic Has a New Luxury All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff It just might be the most luxurious all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic — and now it’s officially open. The new $110 million Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real has officially made its debut in […]

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Club Med Opening New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive

By the Caribbean Journal staff Club Med is planning a significant new all-inclusive resort project in the Dominican Republic. The Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda will be the first outpost of the company’s Exclusive Collection in the Americas, in the […]

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Dominican Republic Tourism Up Almost 6 Percent in 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic tourism is up almost 6 percent so far in 2018, according to new data from the Dominican Republic’s Central Bank provided to Caribbean Journal. The country reported a total of 2.9 million visitors […]

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The Caribbean’s First “Blue” Destination

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s always been known for its blue, but now Bonaire is making it official. Bonaire, long one of the Caribbean’s top destinations for snorkeling and diving, is developing a multifaceted public private partnership program that […]

The Caribbean’s First Cable Car System Is Coming to Santo Domingo

By Alexander Britell One of the most innovative urban projects in the Caribbean is soon coming to fruition. It’s called the Teleferico de Santo Domingo, and it’s the region’s first-ever urban cable car system. The project, which has become famous […]

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US Declares Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico Over Zika

The United States government has declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, following the spread of the mosquito-borne virus Zika. The declaration was made by US Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell at the request of Puerto Rico […]

Cuba’s Fidel Castro Reappears in Public

Above: Fidel Castro’s latest public appearance By the Caribbean Journal staff Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has appeared in public for the first time in more than 14 months, according to new photos released by the government. According to the […]

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