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New $1 Billion Karisma Hotel Project Breaks Ground in Jamaica

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A massive new destination hotel complex by Karisma Hotels and Resorts has officially broken ground in Jamaica.  The estimated $1 billion USD multi-hotel Sugarcane Bay Jamaica project is set on 226 acres in Llandovery in Jamaica’s “garden parish” of St […]

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Caribbean Hotels Open 2020 With Declines

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Caribbean hotels opened 2020 with the region’s lowest January occupancy level since 2011, according to data from STR.   For the month, occupancy was down 3.7% year over year to 66.5%. Average daily rate (ADR) also fell 1.5% to US$253.09, […]

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Marriott Keeps Up Caribbean Expansion, With More in the Pipeline

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From all-inclusives in Barbados to design-focused hotels in Jamaica, Marriott International added more than 10,000 rooms to its pipeline in Latin America and the Caribbean last year.  And the company is showing no signs of slowing down.  2019 was the […]

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The 6 Best Punta Cana Resorts for Luxe Vacations

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Long gone are the days where the Dominican Republic was known only for inexpensive all-inclusive getaways: today the Dominican Republic can match any other destination in the Caribbean for the quality and variety of its luxe hotels, many of which […]


SBE to Open Pair of Mondrian Hotels in Mexico

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Fast-expanding hospitality company sbe [sic] is launching a pair of new hotels in Mexico.  The company will open a pair of Mondrian-branded hotels in Mexico City, it confirmed.  That will include the Mondrian Polanco Hotel and Residences, which is set […]


Dominican Republic, Cuba Leading Caribbean Hotel Boom

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Sometimes it seems as if there’s a new hotel project launching in the Caribbean every week.  And that’s because the Caribbean continues to see rapid growth in hotel development, led by the region’s traditional trio of high-volume travel destinations.   […]

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Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon Has a Hot New Eatery

One of Grenada’s top boutique hotels has debuted a hot new dining concept: Kréyòl.  The new eatery at the Grand Anse Beach property is led by executive chef Cristian Bassi, who calls the menu a “fusion of Creole cuisine with […]


American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama

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In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island.  American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama.  “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more […]


Turks and Caicos Is Getting Its First Dream Hotel

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Turks and Caicos Is Getting Its First Dream Hotel New York-based Dream Hotel Group is planning a big expansion in the Caribbean, and that will now include a hotel in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.  The company will be opening The […]

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Park Hyatt Is Making a Big Expansion into Mexico

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The luxe Park Hyatt brand is making a big expansion into Mexico next year.  Parent company Hyatt Hotels Corporation has confirmed a pair of new Park Hyatt hotels coming to Mexico in 2021.  They will include the 163-room Park Hyatt […]


Grand Hyatt Targeting 2022 Debut in Grand Cayman

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The new Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman resort is targeting a debut in 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new project on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach will also include a significant residential component, which has already launched sales.  The project […]


Caribbean Hotel Industry Just Set New Records: Report

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The Caribbean hotel industry reached its highest levels ever in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to 2019 data from STR.   For the year, the region posted a year-over-year ADR increase of 5.6 percent […]


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