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Hyatt’s Unbound Collection Is Expanding to Panama

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Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, one of the company’s independent hotel collections, is expanding to Panama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The company will be debuting its first Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Panama City with the Hotel La Compañia.  The new property […]

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Aruba Sees Strong Response to “Workation” Program

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The island of Aruba is reporting a strong response to its “workation” program, which targets remote workers looking to stay on the island for up to three months.  The program includes special rates at a variety of hotels and accommodation […]

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Jamaica Just Updated Its Travel Protocols

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Jamaica has updated its travel protocols, narrowing the testing window for incoming travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Travelers to Jamaica now need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result within three days before arriving in Jamaica. That’s a […]

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Mondrian Is Opening Its First Two Hotels in the Caribbean

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Accor’s Mondrian brand is planning two new hotels in the Caribbean region, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company has plans to open new Mondrian properties in both the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, Accor confirmed this week.  They’ll be […]


Hotels, Film Projects Driving New Investment in Nevis

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By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently chatted with Nevis Tourism Minister Mark Brantley about why the destination is one investors should consider both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nevis offers a very welcoming environment of […]


Marriott Mourns CEO Arne Sorenson

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Marriott has announced the passing of longtime President and CEO Arne Sorenson.  Sorenson had been diagnosed last year with pancreatic cancer.  Sorenson was just the third CEO in the history of the company, a role in which he had served […]

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Marriott Is Adding 19 All-Inclusive Hotels in the Caribbean

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Marriott International is kicking off a major expansion of its all-inclusive offering in the wider Caribbean.  The company has announced an agreement with Canadian travel giant Sunwing that would add 19 franchised resorts to its Autograph Collection.  The long0term agreement […]


The New SLS Cancun Hotel Opens This Week

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The newest SLS hotel in the wider Caribbean is opening its doors this week, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Parent company Accor’s highly anticipated SLS Cancun will begin welcoming guests Feb. 10, according to its Web site.  The 45-unit luxury boutique […]


Playa Completes $34.5 Million Sale of Dreams Puerto Aventuras

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Playa Hotels and Resorts has completed its sale of the Dreams Puerto Aventuras resort in the Mexican Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The company sold the resort back in November for a total consideration of $34.5 million in cash.  […]

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An All-Inclusive Nickelodeon Resort Is Coming to the Riviera Maya

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The newest all-inclusive Nickelodeon-branded resort is coming to the Riviera Maya in June, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The family-friendly all-inclusive is set to debut on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in June 2021, according to Karisma Hotels and Resorts.  The […]


Choice Hotels Adds New VP for the Caribbean

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Choice Hotels has named a new regional Vice President of franchise sales development for the Ascent Hotel Collection, the company said this week.  Choice Hotels has tapped Glenn Gordon to the role, in which he will lead the growth of […]


Bahamas Hotels Expand Testing Capacity

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More and more hotels across The Bahamas are now providing on-site testing for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes properties across Nassau Paradise Island, Grand Bahama and the Out Islands, according to Bahamas tourism officials. In Nassau and Paradise […]


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