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Disney Cruise Line Is Coming to the Dominican Republic

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Disney Cruise Line is set to make its debut in the Dominican Republic, with confirmed arrivals scheduled for Puerto Plata between November and December, according to Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) executive director Jean Luis Rodríguez. The news marks a notable milestone for the country’s fast-growing cruise sector — and another sign of Puerto Plata’s rising […]

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Marriott Reopening Renaissance St Croix Resort in 2020

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By the Caribbean Journal staff An historic Caribbean resort is set to make its long-awaited comeback next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. Marriott’s Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort and Spa is set to return in the spring of 2020, according to the company. The property is currently undergoing renovations, and will be managed by […]

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Aimbridge Hospitality Is Merging with Interstate Hotels

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By the Caribbean Journal staff Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management firm in the United States, is merging with multinational hotel firm Interstate Hotels and Resorts. It’s a major move for Aimbridge, which just announced a significant expansion in the Caribbean with six new resorts in its regional portfolio. The combined company will […]

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7 Aruba Hotels to Check into Right Now

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Aruba is an island that’s all about discovery. It’s a destination that begs travelers to get out into a car and explore, to discover its hidden corners, to go beach hopping, to walk around its neighborhoods and to really experience the place. But that doesn’t mean choosing the right hotel isn’t important. As it is […]


Aimbridge Hospitality Is Merging with Interstate Hotels

By Alexander Britell Marriott International is getting into the all-inclusive game, with plans to debut a new all-inclusive platform that will begin with five new resorts in the wider Caribbean-Mexico region. In a major foray into the increasingly competitive all-inclusive sector,  the company said it had signed management contracts with developers who will invest more […]

St Regis Bermuda Targeting 2021 Debut

By the Caribbean Journal staff The highly anticipated St Regis hotel project in Bermuda is targeting a 2021 debut, according to a statement from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The luxe hotel on St Catherine’s Beach in the historic town of St George first broke ground in May 2017. The Marriott project is now planned for […]

Aruba’s Divi Village Names a New GM

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Divi Resorts has named a new general manager for its Divi Village and Divi Dutch Village hotels in Aruba, the company announced this week. The hotel company has tapped Ferry Zievinger for the role, which will take effect Sept. 1. The move comes after Divi recently named a new general […]

Air Canada Launching New Punta Cana, Cancun Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canada’s leading airline is launching a pair of new routes to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. Air Canada has announced plans to launch new winter flights from Quebec City to the two most popular destinations in the Caribbean region: Cancun and Punta Cana. The new service to Cancun, […]

Airbnb Launching New “Luxe” Program

By the Caribbean Journal staff Airbnb is looking to expand its footprint in the luxury travel sector. While the company already owned Luxury Retreats, the new Airbnb Luxe looks to create another level of bespoke travel experience that include “access to trip designers” for upper-echelon homes and estates. The Airbnb Luxe program provides end-to-end trip […]

A New Beach Shack in Cancun

By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new beachfront hotspot in Cancun. It’s called SacBé Beach Shack, and it’s the newest addition to the 450-room Marriott Cancun Resort on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The beach shack blends Tulum style with the energy of Cancun, with live DJ music, copious hammocks and lounge chairs and […]

AC Hotel Officially Opens in Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever AC Hotel in Jamaica has officially opened its doors in the heart of Kingston. Marriott’s design-focused boutique hotel brand has launched its new outpost in Kingston, a 219-room hotel that becomes the second AC Hotel in the Caribbean, along with the AC Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. […]

Marriott Set to Open New AC Hotel in the Caribbean

By Alexander Britell The world’s largest hotel company is set to debut its newest hotel in the Caribbean next week. It’s the highly-anticipated AC Hotel Kingston in Jamaica, which will begin welcoming guests June 17. The stylish new $50 million hotel is the product of a partnership between Sandals Resorts International and Marriott International, with […]

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