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This is the Caribbean’s Coolest New Hotel Project

It just might be the boldest Caribbean hotel design we’ve ever seen. And it’s certainly the coolest new hotel design in years. This is TEN Arquitectos’ new design for a $250 million mixed-use luxury resort that Beach Bay Land Limited …

VIDEO: A Quick Trip to Sugar Reef, Bequia

It’s the most charming hotel in Bequia: Sugar Reef, the boutique hotel with just eight rooms on a magical beach in the Grenadines. The property is set on a 65-acre coconut plantation on the edge of a quarter-mile-long beach. It’s …

Negril’s Newest Hotel Is Now Open

A new hotel has opened its doors in Negril, Jamaica. The Cliff Hotel, overlooking the cliffs of Negril, officially opened on Tuesday. The new property is a “reinterpretation” of the former Moon Dance Resort. The hotel includes 33 suites and …

VIDEO: On the Sea at the Hotel Bakoua in Martinique

One of the best hotels in Martinique, the Hotel Bakoua is also home to some seriously good bars, none more famous than its Coco Bar, a floating “bungalow” bar extending into the bay of Fort de France. Plainly, it’s a …

This Classic Caribbean Hotel Has a New Look

One of the Caribbean’s top luxury hotels has unveiled a new look. Hotel Le Toiny in St Barth has reopened after an extensive renovation overseen by London-based interior designer Lady Bee Osborn. The boutique resort, which has 15 “villa suites,” …

A Major Hotel Opening in Kingston, Jamaica

Kingston has its first new-build hotel in decades. The Jamaican capital is now home to the newly-debuted Courtyard by Marriott Kingston. “Courtyard by Marriott has become a very popular brand in the Caribbean and is expanding rapidly,” said Tim Sheldon, …

The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas Has Been Sold

The Ritz-Carlton St Thomas has a new owner. The property, which recently underwent a $22 million renovation, is being acquired by Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Prime for $64 million from Marriott International. The deal for the 180-room hotel in the US …

Caribbean Sees Slight Rise in Hotel Occupancy

By the Caribbean Journal staff Following a very strong September, the Caribbean hotel sector saw slower growth in October, according to the latest report from STR. The region’s occupancy was 57.9 percent last month, a 1.2 percent rise over the same …

A New Luxury Project in Belize

By the Caribbean Journal staff A new luxury project is coming to Placencia, Belize. The Itz’ana Resort and Residences broke ground this week on a 20-room resort project set to open in Dec. 2016. The project will also include 22 …

TRYP By Wyndham Opens in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff The TRYP By Wyndham hotel has officially opened in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. The property, located about 10 minutes from San Juan’s airport, is located across the street from Isla Verde Beach. “Puerto Rico is …

Marriott Is Adding a Second Hotel in Haiti

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major boost to Haiti’s burgeoning tourism sector, Marriott International has announced that its Autograph Collection is expanding to Haiti. The Habitation Jouissant boutique hotel in Cap Haitien will join the Autograph Collection in …

Caribbean-Mexico Hotel Pipeline at 28,046 Rooms

By the Caribbean Journal staff There are 164 hotels totaling 28,046 rooms under contract in the Caribbean-Mexico region, according to the latest STR Construction Pipeline Report. That represented a 4.7 percent decrease in rooms under contract compared with October 2014, …

Two More of Marriott’s Caribbean Hotels Are For Sale

By the Caribbean Journal staff Two of Marriott’s hotels in the Caribbean are for sale, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Courtyard Port of Spain in Trinidad and the Courtyard Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic are both listed for sale …

Marriott Paying $12.2 Billion to Acquire Starwood Hotels and Resorts

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a landmark deal, Marriott International has announced the acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Marriott International paid $12.2 billion in stock and cash in the deal, which creates the world’s largest hotel company. The …

Major Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference Set to Begin in Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major hotel conference begins Thursday in Puerto Rico. The annual CHICOS Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit is the region’s leading hotel and tourism investment summit. This year’s conference is co-hosted by a …

A New All-Inclusive in Puerto Vallarta

Another new option in Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Vallarta has a new all-inclusive resort. The Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta has officially opened its doors, the newest adults-only all-inclusive in the area. The property has 443 suites, …

The New Caribbean Kimpton Hotel Has a Name and an Opening Date

Major new project By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Kimpton Hotels has announced a November 2016 opening date for Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. It will be the San Francisco-based brand’s first hotel outside …

A New Spotlight on Caribbean Hotel Investment Opportunities

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) are launching the first Caribbean Tourism and Hospitality Investment Guide targeted at international investors. The publication exhibits a wide range of investment …