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Levera Beach Resort Project Begins Construction in Grenada

Construction has begun in earnest at the highly-anticipated Levera Beach Resort project in Grenada, following a ground-breaking ceremony last month. The resort is reporting that building work is “well underway,” with the first one-bedroom unit already 40 percent complete, according […]

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Why Marriott is Bullish on All-Inclusive

Consider Marriott among the entities that are most bullish on the all-inclusive space. Among its 30-plus brands and nearly 9,000 properties globally, nine of its brands here in 2024 – including the likes of The Luxury Collection, Delta Hotels and […]

Bermuda’s Big Culinary Celebration Is Back

Bermuda’s big annual culinary celebration makes its return on Jan. 18 with the relaunch of Restaurant Weeks. The six-week culinary celebration runs through Feb. 29, 2024. This year’s event includes a special dining experience by Michelin-star Chef Charlie Mitchell, who […]

JSX Just Launched Its First-Ever Bahamas Flights

Semi-private airline JSX has launched its first-ever flights to The Bahamas. The airline has inaugurated its new route between Miami Opa-Locka airport and Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The flights are operating up to five days a week between Miami and Abaco. […]

Sonesta’s New Destination Resort Project in the Dominican Republic

Sonesta is partnering with development firm CLERHP on a major new development in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]

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New Flights to Connect Cayman Islands, Barbados

A new flight route will be the first to connect the Cayman Islands and Barbados, Caribbean Journal has learned. Cayman Airways is already working with regulatory and operational agencies to get approval for the flights. The company says it has […]

Delta Vacations: Jamaica Leading Caribbean Growth

As Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its recovery, the island has been dubbed the number one Caribbean destination for Delta Vacations in terms of growth. The announcement, which follows the island’s double-digit growth in terms of demand, was shared during a […]

Hyatt Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Resort Near Cancun

Hyatt’s rapid expansion into the all-inclusive space is continuing with plans to debut another luxury resort in the Caribbean later this year under its Secrets brand. The new Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres will be set in Costa Mujeres, an […]

Jamaica, South Africa Eye Tourism Collaboration

Jamaica has been looking to the African tourism market in recent years, and now the island is stepping up its collaboration with South Africa. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett met this week with South Africa Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille […]

Antigua and Barbuda Seeing “Significant” Airlift Demand

Antigua and Barbuda is seeing record-breaking tourism numbers, and that’s leading to “significant” demand for new routes to the destination from global airlines. To continue the destination’s push, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism officials, led by Minister of Tourism, Investment, Civil […]

New Bermuda Tourism CEO to Lead Island’s Recovery Push

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer: Tracy Berkeley, who has been serving as the organization’s Interim CEO since June of last year. Berkeley, who has been with the Bermuda Tourism Authority since January 2020, will be […]

What’s the Climate Like for Caribbean Hotel Financing?

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

New Nonstop Flights Between Los Angeles, Cayman Islands

It’s one of the most important source markets for Caribbean travel you never hear about: California. While it doesn’t send as many travelers to the region as major markets like Miami and New York, the California market, particularly Southern California […]

The Best New All Inclusive Resorts in Curaçao

All-inclusive resorts are not quite newcomers to Curaçao — the now defunct Breezes Curaçao debuted in 2001 — but the concept of paying one price for all of your lodging, dining, drinks, entertainment, and activities has gone from niche to […]

The Westin Grand Cayman Resort Has a New VP of Marketing

The Westin Grand Cayman has appointed a new leader for its sales and marketing initiatives, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular Seven Mile Beach property has tapped Jay Marsella as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, it confirmed to CJ. Jay joins the Cayman […]

Melia Is Launching a New All-Inclusive Brand in Punta Cana

Melia Hotels and Resorts is launching a new all-inclusive brand and a new-look resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new Falcon’s Resorts By Melia will be the product of a partnership between Melia and global entertainment development company Falcon’s […]

Delta Names New VP for Latin America, Caribbean

Delta Air Lines has named a new Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The air carrier has tapped Alex Antilla for the Santiago, Chile-based role, in which he will oversee the company’s business and […]

Jamaica, Cayman Islands Eye Multi-Destination Vacations

A three-day vacation on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach followed by another four days in Ocho Rios or Montego Bay? That’s the thinking behind a new collaboration push by Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The two destinations have kickstarted talks […]

Wyndham Adding Riviera Maya, Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts

Wyndham is adding new all-inclusive resorts in the Riviera Maya of Mexico, part of a new, broad alliance with Spanish firm Palladium Hotel Group. That will include the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa […]

Carnival Is Bringing Costa Cruises Ships to the US

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing two of Costa Cruises’ ships to the United States next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. The plan is for a new concept called “Costa by Carnival,” which will see ships sailing from New York and […]

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Has a New CEO

Saint Lucia has a new top tourism executive, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has named Lorine Charles-St Jules as its new chief executive officer. “I consider it a distinct honor and a privilege to have been […]

Caribbean Tourism Primed for “Strong Winter Rebound”

The Caribbean tourism industry is primed to “flourish” with a “strong winter rebound,” according to Nicola Madden-Greig, the new president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. The pronouncement comes as the Caribbean continues to recover faster than any other […]

Grenada Tourism Is Poised for a Strong 2022

Grenada is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the Caribbean all-inclusive market, but Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said the island’s high-end villas shouldn’t be ignored either. In fact, during a recent […]

Why Marriott Is Bullish on All-Inclusive

How Hyatt’s Acquisition of ALG Will Change the All-Inclusive Market

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The 7 Best Reasons to Visit Grenada Right Now

Grenada is one of my favorite places in the Caribbean in part because it checks off all the boxes of things that I love about the islands — authentic culture, local food you won’t find back home, great natural beauty […]

US Virgin Islands, Jamaica Talk Tourism “Coopetition”

The US Virgin Islands is looking to work with its Caribbean neighbors to work on tourism-enhancing programs in the region — as the industry looks to rebound from the pandemic. In other words, the plan is to help competing destinations in […]

The Anguilla Tourist Board Has a New CMO

The Anguilla Tourist Board has announced the appointment of a new chief marketing officer. The ATB has tapped Georgios Tserdakidis to the role, which was announced by Anguilla Tourist Board Chairman Kenroy Herbert. Tserdakidis most recently held key positions at […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun