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In Dominica, A New Kind of Luxury Family Vacation

It’s always been one of the most romantic resorts: the renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, a luxe villa resort tucked away in the rainforest. But thanks to a collection of new rooms, Secret Bay is making itself accessible to […]

Two Hyatt-Branded Caribbean Hotels Sold

A pair of Hyatt-branded Caribbean hotels has been purchased by California-based JRK Property Holdings, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]

In Dominica, a Major Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Has a New Look

It made waves when it debuted the Caribbean’s first “island included” all-inclusive program, a revolutionary new concept that got travelers out of the resort and into a series of quintessential Nature Island experiences. Now, the Fort Young Hotel and Dive […]

One&Only Is Opening a New Caribbean Resort

The esteemed One&Only hotel brand is returning to the Caribbean. 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 […]

Margaritaville Is Adding a Second Caribbean Cruise Ship

Margaritaville at Sea, Margaritaville’s new cruise brand, is adding a second ship to its portfolio. The new Margaritaville at Sea Islander will join the existing Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, which sails to Grand Bahama. Margaritaville at Sea Islander will set […]

Park Hyatt Is Opening a Second Caribbean Resort

Park Hyatt is opening its second resort in the Caribbean region with plans to debut in the year 2025, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for […]

Legendary Dominica All-Inclusive Resort to Reopen in November

It’s the heartbeat of historic Roseau, the endlessly charming and romantic capital of the Eastern Caribbean hotspot of Dominica. Now, the legendary Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort is reopening its doors following a dramatic $18 million re-imagination and expansion. […]

Four Seasons Yachts Will Launch in the Caribbean

Following the debut of Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury cruise line, Four Seasons is set to launch its own boutique line, one that will begin operations in the Caribbean. Four Seasons Yachts will kick off its inaugural season in 2025-2026 with winter […]

How to Stay at the Caribbean’s Hottest New Resort Villas

One of the Caribbean’s premier luxury resorts is set to debut four new luxury villas this fall, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ultra-luxe Secret Bay resort in Dominica has already launched reservations for its first-ever two and three-bedroom villas. That […]

Dominica’s Residences at Secret Bay Launches Alliance With Christie’s

The Secret Bay Resort and Residences has announced a new sales and marketing alliance with Christie’s International Real Estate Caribbean. The alliance will help to broaden exposure for the property’s collection of private residences, which first launched back in 2019. […]

Top Caribbean Hotel Company Names New COO

GEMS Holdings Limited, whose hospitality portfolio is headlined by the Secret Bay and Fort Young hotels in Dominica, has named a new chief operating officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has tapped Ryan Didier to the role, according to […]

In Dominica, Boosting Local Tourism Entrepreneurs

A new initiative by Dominica’s top hotel group aims to empower local hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs. The new GEMS Entrepreneurship Challenge will award a total of $45,000 Eastern Caribbean Dollars (about $17,000 USD) to three winning entrepreneurs to help grow […]

Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan Resort Sale “Continues to Progress”

The sale of the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama is expected to close on Nov. 15, 2022. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Has a New Ship: Prima

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially christened its newest ship: Prima, a 965-foot-long, 143,535-ton vessel that’s the first of six ships in the company’s new Prima class. Prima, which has capacity for 3,100 guests at double occupancy, has what Norwegian says […]

Luxury Cruise Line Atlas Ocean Voyages Names New CEO

Luxury cruise line Atlas Ocean Voyages has named a new president and chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has tapped James Rodriguez to the position, it announced this week. Rodriguez comes to Atlas from Oceania Cruises, where […]

The Caribbean’s Newest Hospitality School Is in Dominica

GEMS Holdings, the hospitality company behind the world-renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, is launching a new hospitality school. The school, part of a broader philanthropic initiative, will help young people in Dominica “gain practical skills in various aspects of […]

American Airlines Set to Launch Daily Flights to Dominica

American Airlines is set to launch daily service to the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. On April 4, American will expand its service from Miami to Dominica to daily, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed to Caribbean Journal. It’s a […]

Oceania Has a New Cruise Ship

Oceania Cruises has floated out its newest ship in Italy. The new 1,200 guest Vista was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy this week. The ship will launch in April 2023 in Rome, before heading later […]

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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 […]

Deal to Purchase Bahamas’ Grand Lucayan Resort Won’t Go Forward

The deal by a joint venture between Royal Caribbean and ITM Group to purchase Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan resort won’t go forward. In a statement, Bahamas Port Investments, Royal Caribbean’s join venture with ITM, announced that it had mutually agreed […]

Historic Caribbean Boutique Hotel Heads to Auction

An historic hotel on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas is headed to auction. 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 […]

A New $200M Ritz-Carlton Is Coming to the Caribbean

In its heyday in the 1960s, Eleuthera’s Cotton Bay Club was a jet-set destination, drawing the likes of everyone from Princess Margaret to Arnold Palmer. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest […]

Trinidad Tourism Has a New CEO

Trinidad Tourism Limited has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination marketing company has named Kurtis Rudd to the role. Rudd, a longtime marketing veteran, began his tenure on Sept. 20. “I […]

Hilton Is Opening Two New Resorts in Tulum, Mexico

Hilton is making a major move in one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean: Tulum. The hospitality company has announced plans to expand with two new resorts in the Mexican Caribbean hotspot: the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort and the […]

Carnival’s P&O Cruises to Homeport New Ship in Antigua

Continuing a growing trend of major cruise lines home-porting in the Caribbean, Carnival’s P&O Cruises brand has finalized negotiations to homeport a new mega-ship in Antigua. The Arvia ship, which is currently under construction, will join the fleet in December […]

AMResorts Is Opening Its First Hotels in Saint Lucia

Enterprise Expands to Aruba, Panama

Enterprise Holdings has announced the expansion of its Enterprise Rent-a-Car brand to both Aruba and Panama. The new locations join sister brands National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car brands in the two countries. Both locations are located in […]

Leading U.S. Law Firm POTENTE Is Expanding to the Caribbean

Leading law firm Potente is moving to the Caribbean, as the region’s hospitality and investment market continue to stay active even amid the pandemic. The California-headquartered firm, which has offices in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Palm Springs, Mexico City and […]

How to Take the Perfect All-Inclusive Summer Vacation in the Caribbean