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Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit Set for May
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Program Extends COVID Discount
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Buyers seeking dual citizenship in the Caribbean will be pleased to know that St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Invest Program (CIP) recently announced it has extended its special COVID-19 offer through the end of 2022. St. …
Bahamas Continues Hotel Investment Push
The Bahamas is continuing its push to court new hotel investment in the country. The latest effort was its participation in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show. The NABHOOD’s mission is to …
The Caribbean’s Top Hotel Investment Conference Is Back
By Guy Britton It’s long been the top hotel investment conference in the Caribbean: CHRIS, the Burba Hotel Network’s Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit. And now it’s back. CHRIS is returning for 2021 with a two-day event at the …
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Hotels, Film Projects Driving New Investment in Nevis
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Belize Boutique Hotel on the Market for $2.4 Million
A boutique beachfront hotel in Belize is on the market. The Mata Rocks Beachfront Hotel in the popular tourism hub of Ambergris Caye has been listed for $2.4 million. Resort Consultants, which is marketing the property, says it is a …
Why Belize Could Be Ripe for Hotel Investment
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Caribbean Journal Invest (CJI) recently spoke with some top Belize real estate experts to find out why the Central American destination could be prime territory for hotel investment once the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over. …
CJI Conversation: The Hartling Group’s Karen Whitt on the Turks and Caicos Hotel Industry
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor The Hartling Group, which represents three top luxury hotels in Turks and Caicos, was poised to have its strongest first quarter in company history, said Karen Whitt, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. …
How Jamaica Is Rethinking Its Tourism Investment Strategy
Jamaica is looking to grow investment in the tourism industry “beyond the development of hotel rooms,” according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. That means developing opportunities for more projects in technology, infrastructure and services, he said. “The tourism industry is …
In Miami, Caribbean Hotel Investment in the Spotlight
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Boldfaced names from across the Caribbean descended upon Miami on Thursday for Bisnow’s third-annual Caribbean Hospitality & Investment Summit. The high-level conference, which took place at the Intercontinental hotel in downtown Miami, brought together …
In Miami, a Must-Visit Caribbean Hospitality Summit
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the leading events on the Caribbean tourism agenda is coming back for another year, with the third annual Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Summit in Miami. The Aug. 1 Bisnow event, which is being …
Caribbean Tourism “Robust and Resilient”
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Caribbean tourism is “robust and resilient,” according to Frank Comito, the chief executive officer of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Comito, who was speaking at this week’s CHRIS investment conference in Miami, said the region’s …
CHRIS Conference Launches in Miami
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton MIAMI – One of the region’s leading travel conferences began Wednesday in the heart of downtown Miami. Northstar Travel Group’s Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit is the Caribbean’s leading hospitality investment conference, bringing …
Puerto Rico to Hold Major Investment Forum
Puerto Rico is holding its first-ever Invest Puerto Rico Forum next month, Governor Ricardo Rossello announced this week. The forum will take place Sept. 20-21 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, gathering more than 500 investors and entrepreneurs with an …
Antigua Looking to Increase Foreign Direct Investment
Antigua and Barbuda has launched a major new effort to ramp up foreign direct investment to the twin-island country, specifically in the services sector, according to Investment and Tourism Minister Asot Michael. The announcement came during Michael’s recent presentation at …
CHRIS Hotel Investment Conference Begins in Miami
By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The Caribbean’s leading hotel investment summit, CHRIS, has kicked off in downtown Miami. This week’s Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit is being held at the JW Marriott Marquis hotel in Miami and runs through …
Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China
Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny HonOp-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. In …
Jamaica to Appoint “Investment Ambassadors”
In a bid to court new investment, Jamaica’s government says it will be appointing a handful of “investment ambassadors.” The announcement was made this week by new Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who said the envoys would be responsible for …
Why Norwegian Cruise Line Is Investing $400 Million
A major new plan By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Norwegian Cruise Line revealed Thursday The Norwegian Edge, a program that will introduce a new standard of quality that encompasses the entire guest experience, from ship hardware to culinary enhancements to exclusive …
