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U.S. Visitors Return to Bermuda

The Dreams Punta Cana Resort Is on the Market

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Riu Reopens 11 Caribbean Resorts

Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened 11 of its all-inclusive resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region, Caribbean Journal has learned. The reopenings include the Riu Palace Paradise Island in The Bahamas; the Riu Palace Aruba; the Riu Ocho Rios in …

What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?

Belize Is Reopening for Tourism in August

Belize will open its international airport on August 15, 2020, as part of the country’s five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism. The opening of Belize City’s Philip Goldman International Airport will kick off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for further …

Puerto Vallarta Reopens for Tourism

Mexico’s hip destination of Puerto Vallarta has officially reopened for tourism. This week, Puerto Vallarta welcomed its first visitors since the beginning of the pandemic. More than 45 hotels in the area have reopened to visitors, all with occupancy capped …

Karisma Opens New Margaritaville All-Inclusive in Mexico

Karisma Hotels and Resorts has officially opened its new Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun resort in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. The Cancun-area all-inclusive, which is the first product of a partnership between Karisma and Margaritaville, received its first …

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 …

Hyatt All-Inclusive Hotels Reopening in the Caribbean

Hyatt’s portfolio of all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean will kick off a regional reopening in July, Caribbean Journal has learned. Four Hyatt-branded all-inclusive resorts will reopen on July 1, including the Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Cancun and the Hyatt …

Blue Diamond to Rebrand Three Punta Cana Resorts

Blue Diamond Resorts is rebranding three of its resorts in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub of Punta Cana. The CHIC Punta Cana, Grand Memories Splash and Grand Memories Punta Cana are all being rebranded under the Royalton Luxury Resorts umbrella. …

St Barth’s Hotel Manapany Is Reopening in July

St Barth’s Hotel Manapany is reopening in July, Caribbean Journal has learned. The eco-boutique in the Anse des Cayes area of St Barth is reopening its doors on July 11. The announcement comes as St Barth prepares to officially welcome …

Traveling to the US Virgin Islands, Explained

This new age of travel means visitors have new questions as they plan their trips. What is the flying experience like? How have hotels changed? How can I ensure that I feel safe? How is the on-island experience different? To …

Karisma to Reopen Caribbean, Mexico Resorts

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is planning to reopen its portfolio of resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean beginning on June 15. The all-inclusive company will begin with four resorts on the Riviera Maya on June 15: El Dorado Maroma, Palafitos …

Aruba Is Reopening for Tourism in July

Aruba is officially reopening for tourism, with a phased plan that will see the return of its largest source market, American travelers, on July 10. On June 15, Aruba will first open its borders to travelers from nearby Bonaire and …

Blue Diamond to Reopen Resorts in Cancun, Jamaica

Blue Diamond Resorts is set to open five of its Caribbean properties, Caribbean Journal has learned. That will include two resorts in Cancun and three in Jamaica. On July 15, the company will relaunch the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and …

CJI Market Focus: The Out Islands of The Bahamas

Antigua and Barbuda Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect

When the first commercial flight touched down in Antigua and Barbuda since the COVID-19 crisis began, arriving passengers were greeted by a host of new anti-infection procedures — as the destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4. Of the destination’s …

St Thomas Is Getting a New Resort Project

From Marriott to Delta, Industry Leaders Give Outlook for Caribbean Travel

As Caribbean destinations from the United States Virgin Islands to Saint Lucia begin to reopen their borders to travelers, it’s a time of great change and opportunity for the Caribbean. This week’s Caribbean Travel Outlook webinar presented by Caribbean Journal …