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Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House Names New Director of Sales and Marketing

The Bahamas’ Resorts World Bimini Is Open Again

The leading resort on the island of Bimini in The Bahamas is open again, Caribbean Journal has learned. Resorts World, which includes a marina, is headlined by the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini resort. Amenities include a rooftop infinity poo, …

Hilton’s Newest Caribbean Hotel Is In Cartagena

It’s a Caribbean destination that has quietly been surging in recent years, both with visitors and new hotel development: Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. And now the city anchored by one of the region’s most charming urban destinations …

The Bahamas’ British Colonial Hilton Nassau Is Reopening

Another leading resort is set to reopen its doors in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The historic British Colonial Hilton Nassau will reopen to guests on Dec. 15, the property confirmed. “The safety and security of our guests and …

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Names New President

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has elected a new president, the regional tourism body announced this week. The CHTA has elected Pablo Jose Torres Sojo as its next president, succeeding Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass. Torres is currently the general manager of …

Hilton Just Opened Its First-Ever Conrad Resort in Mexico

Hilton has opened its first-ever Conrad-branded resort in Mexico: the new Conrad Punta de Mita. The property, which began welcoming guests this week, is set on a two-mile-long beach on the Pacific coast of Mexico. “The opening of Conrad Punta de Mita …

St Kitts’ Koi Resort Planning Fourth Quarter Relaunch

The Koi Resort in St Kitts is planning to relaunch in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the country’s government. The reopening will follow a planned reopening of the destination’s borders in October, Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris said. …

CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture

It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work …

United Resuming Puerto Vallarta Flights

United Airlines is resuming several routes to the Mexican tourism destination of Puerto Vallarta, Caribbean Journal has learned. In September, United will be resuming service to Puerto Vallarta from cities including Chicago, Denver, Colo. and Los Angeles. Puerto Vallarta officially …

Playa’s Fernando Mulet on the Future of All-Inclusive Hotels

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Sine the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic halted Caribbean travel in March, new hotel regulations have been put in place that fans of all-inclusive resorts might have to take some time adjust to. But aside from adapting …

Conrad to Open First-Ever Resort in Mexico

The first-ever Conrad resort in Mexico is opening its doors on Sept. 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. Hilton’s new Conrad Punta de Mita will welcome its first guests on Sept. 1 in the heart of the Riviera Nayarit. It will …

The Hilton Barbados Is Open

The Hilton Barbados resort has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 355-room hotel, set just outside of Bridgetown, is now open and welcoming guests following Barbados’ tourism relaunch on July 12. It’s the latest Hilton-branded resort to reopen in …

Aruba Is Now Open for American Travelers

Aruba is now officially open for travelers from the United States. The Dutch Caribbean Island officially reopened for U.S. travelers on July 10, following a July 1 reopening for Canadian and European travelers, following an initial relaunch for visitors from …

Hilton Is Opening Its First Resort in Dominica

Hilton is opening its first-ever hotel on the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The property will be part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, with plans to open as early as the end of 2021 but more …

Dominican Republic’s Hilton La Romana to Reopen in October

The Hilton La Romana all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic is reopening its doors in October. The all-inclusive property will reopen Oct. 1, 2020, according to Playa Hotels and Resorts, which manages the property. The reopening is part of a …

The Hilton Aruba Is Reopening on July 9

The Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort and Casino is reopening its doors on July 9, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reopening of the classic Palm Beach-area resort will come one day before the return of American travelers to Aruba (the island …

Jamaica Is Now Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect

Some of Jamaica’s most prominent resorts reopened today as the country reopened its borders for international travel, and more hotel reopenings are on the near horizon along with steady increases in flights from the U.S. to Jamaica. Crucially, Jamaica will …

Playa Sells Two Jamaica Resorts

In a move to “enhance” its liquidity, all-inclusive company Playa Hotels and Resorts has closed on the sale of two of its resorts in Jamaica. The company has sold the Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios …

Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. …