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Melia Has Big Expansion Plans in Havana, Cuba

From The Bahamas to Punta Cana, Hotels Where You Can Cool Down This Summer

The Caribbean is even cooler in the summer. It’s not just the freedom of smaller crowds, or that little bit of extra space on the sand. It’s the breezy comfort of the trade winds, of summer nights on the beach. …

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Travel Advisors Say Flight Prices Are Impacting Caribbean Vacation Bookings

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CTA In short, the biggest challenge travel advisors are dealing with in 2023 is the ongoing negative effect the pandemic has had on booking travel — particularly the cost of flights. Advisors are reporting that …

The South Coast Is Barbados’ New Capital of Cool

The button on the wall at Blush, a new cafe in Barbados, surrounded by green plants and a butterfly, says “press for Prosecco.” The moment you walk through the door, past the floral trellis and the seafoam chairs, when you …

Karisma Hotels Is Launching a Travel Agent Advisory Board

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is launching a new travel agent advisory board, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. It’s called the Compass Committee, and it will “receive first-hand looks at new product development and innovation across the portfolio and participate in quarterly …

TAFER Hotels Is Expanding in Cancun

TAFER Hotels and Resorts is expanding with a new project in Cancun slated to debut next year. The new Hotel Mousai Cancun, pegged for a May 2024 launch, will be an adults-only all-inclusive with 88 suites. This story is …

Hyatt Is Adding Mr & Mrs Smith

Hyatt has entered into an agreement to acquire the London-based travel platform Mr & Mrs Smith. The company has a collection of more than 1,500 boutique and luxury hotels, including a large number in the Caribbean. Hyatt is acquiring …

Pendry Hotels Is Expanding to Barbados

By the CJI Staff Montage International’s Pendry is coming to the Caribbean, with a pair of resorts in Barbados. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join …

From Aruba to Punta Cana, Relaxing Hotels for a Stress-Free Caribbean Vacation

“Experiential travel” is one of the biggest buzz words in the industry right now, as more and more travelers look to get out beyond their hotel rooms, explore their destinations and immerse themselves in local destinations. We’ve always advocated …

Hilton Is Adding Peloton to Its Puerto Rico Hotels

It’s arguably the top fitness amenity travelers are looking for in their hotel: a Peloton bike. And now hotel giant Hilton has announced a new push with the brand in the Caribbean, starting with Puerto Rico. The partnership means …

Hyatt Just Opened Its Newest Hotel in Mexico

Hyatt has officially opened the doors of its new Hyatt Regency Mexico City Insurgentes, set in the heart of one of the capital’s main business districts. The 201-room high-rise hotel is the second Hyatt Regency in Mexico City, joining …

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The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2023

The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to …

The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba

Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true …

The Best Boutique Hotels in Belize

Small but mighty, Belize packs everything from Mayan ruins smothered in dense jungle to idyllic Caribbean islands, each home to boutique hotels that put guests in direct touch with the country’s vast natural beauty. We’ve scoured Belize’s beaches, cays, …

7 Hotels in Punta Cana With a Boutique Feel

Punta Cana may be one of the most popular resort destinations in the Caribbean, but it’s not all about giant resorts lining the shore of the east coast of the Dominican Republic: those same peerless beaches also are inhabited …

WorldHotels Eyes Caribbean Expansion

By Alexander Britell “The Caribbean is high on our list,” WorldHotels President Gregory Habeeb tells Caribbean Journal. And with a portfolio of independent hotels in 200 different destinations globally, the region is a natural fit for expansion for WorldHotels, …

Caribbean Moment: A Walk on the Beach in The Bahamas

It’s still one of the great secrets of The Bahamas: the tiny island of San Salvador. This tropical getaway, most famous as the site of Columbus’ first landing in the New World, is almost impossibly pristine, home to some …

What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?

Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal …

Riu Reopens Los Cabos All-Inclusive With a New Look

Riu Hotels and Resorts has reopened its popular Riu Santa Fe all-inclusive resort, following a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. Riu has given a new rook to all of the nearly 1,300 rooms at the property, adding new …